Baguio City, Philippines – The 2025 Productivity Olympics Regional Awarding Ceremony was held on June 17, 2025, at the Emerald Grains Hotel, Marcos Highway, Baguio City, to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
The event recognized MSMEs that have demonstrated excellence in business operations, innovation, and productivity improvement—proving themselves as the lifeblood of the regional economy.
The ceremony was graced by esteemed members of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – CAR Board Members, including:
- Dir. Imelda Romanillos, Chairperson (DOLE-CAR Regional Director)
- Atty. Raymond Panhon, Vice-Chairperson (DTI-CAR Regional Director)
- Dir. Apollo Edwin Pagano, Vice-Chairperson DEPDEV-CAR OIC- Regional Director)
- Engr. Alfonso Lao & Mr. Juan Johnny Dela Cruz, Management Representatives
- Atty. Milton Balagtey & Mr. Dominador Sotelo, Labor Representatives
Joining them were DOLE Assistant Regional Director Atty. Olivia Obrero-Samson, COA Auditors, and Productivity Expert Ms. Jane Suyatan (Manager, BBCCC). The Board Secretariat, led by Atty. Myrene A. Bosleng, ensured the smooth flow of the program.
Hosted by Mr. Dennis Lee (Employees Compensation Commission), the ceremony began with an opening prayer, the singing of the national anthem, and an acknowledgment of participants.
Dir. Imelda Romanillos delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the vital role of MSMEs in driving economic growth. Mr. Juan Johnny Dela Cruz followed with a welcome message, highlighting the importance of productivity and innovation in business sustainability.
A short audio-visual presentation showcased the inspiring journeys of the awardees, featuring their best practices in operations, innovation, and productivity improvements.
The highlight of the event was the recognition of outstanding MSMEs across different sectors and categories:
Agribusiness Sector (Micro Enterprise)
- GA F2C Café
Industry Sector (Micro Enterprise)
- The Red Soil Coffee Manufacturing
Industry Sector (Small Enterprise)
- Gift of Grace Food Manufacturing Corp.
- Tita Lea’s Food Specialties
Service Sector (Micro Enterprise)
- Sahei Core Technologies
Service Sector (Small Enterprise)
- Casaldo Lyndon Bacmor Security Agency
- Kamimura Botika
Service Sector (Medium Enterprise)
- YMCA of the City of Baguio Inc.
- CARCC Multipurpose Cooperative
Each awardee received a trophy and token as a symbol of their remarkable contributions to regional productivity and economic development.
Atty. Milton Balagtey, Labor Representative, delivered the closing remarks, congratulating the winners and encouraging all MSMEs to continue striving for excellence.
The 2025 Productivity Olympics Regional Awarding Ceremony not only honored outstanding businesses but also reinforced the importance of collaboration, innovation, and productivity in sustaining economic growth.
As these MSME champions continue to thrive, they serve as beacons of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs across the region.
Congratulations to all the awardees! 🎉🏆
