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Navigating the Global Arena
CITEM Executive Director Leah P. Ocampo cites geopolitical factors as the ultimate challenge to Philippine merchandise exports penetrating the global market.
Apart from global headwinds, the CITEM chief also revealed budget constraints which prevent the group from showcasing Philippine-made products to some markets...
CITEM: Conquering the globe with creativity, excellence, and innovation
Wearing a Filipiniana-inspired dress as she sat on a green bean-shaped couch on that balmy Tuesday afternoon, she exuded the hope and vibrant direction of her office.
Last June, Leah P. Ocampo, former Regional Director for Region 2 of the Department of Trade...
The Art of 21st Century Governance
Meet Art Joseph Francis Mercado, Mayor of Lungsod ng San Pedro, Laguna
At 5-feet 9-inches, possessing movie star good looks, Art Joseph Francis Mercado belongs to the new generation of young mayors in the country that have swept the polls since the last elections.
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Leveraging technology: Lungsod ng San Pedro’s metrics for good governance
Last April, Lungsod ng San Pedro Mayor Art Mercado led in the inauguration of the city’s P300 million Smart Command Center.
Mercado was joined by Interior and Local Governments Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr., City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) ...
Lungsod ng San Pedro Health Services: An Update
Two years ago, in August 2022, volunteer doctors and nurses from the Sun Han Volunteer Center of Korea arrived at the Lungsod ng San Pedro in Laguna for their annual medical mission.
The doctors and medical volunteers serviced over 2,028 residents from Barangays...
Education First
“Sa Lungsod ng San Pedro, edukasyon ang laging una. We ensure that every child in the city has the tools needed to succeed.”—Mayor Art Mercado
Coming from an affluent family, Mayor Art Joseph Francis Mercado grew up with all the opportunities for gaining a...
