16 Aug Warm Reception for DTI Secretary Aldeguer-Roque: Uniting Manufacturing Leaders for Industry Progress
On the evening of August 16, 2024, the Discovery Primea Makati hosted a gathering of the country’s manufacturing business leaders to extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Ms. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. This event co-sponsored by SPIK was organized by Mr. Roberto Batungbacal, the Executive Director of the Makati Business Club.
The lineup of guests included prominent business leaders representing diverse industries such as SPIK (Samahan sa Pilipinas ng Industriyang Kimika), PPIA (Philippine Plastics Industry Association), PPCAI (Philippine Paint and Coatings Association, Inc.), and SEIPI (Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc.). Engr. Albert Samuela, the SPIK Vice President for External Affairs, and Engr. Reinier Jay Bagabay, the Director and Responsible Care Chairman, proudly represented the SPIK at this gathering. The evening’s guest of honor, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Ms. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, was introduced by Usec. Rafaelita “Fita” M. Aldaba of the DTI Undersecretary for Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG), brought with her a wealth of knowledge and a profound commitment to bolstering the nation’s industrial landscape. Her presence served as a testament to the collaborative spirit that thrives within the manufacturing community.
The reception promised to be an evening of insightful discourse and strategic networking, as the country’s industry business leaders shared their visions and aspirations for the future of Philippine manufacturing. The event’s agenda likely focused on exploring avenues for growth, fostering innovation, and tackling the challenges that lie ahead. The Discovery Primea Makati provided the perfect backdrop for this convergence of minds, setting the stage for a night that would surely go down in the records of the manufacturing sector’s history.
As the night progressed, the resonant voices of Engr. Samuela and Engr. Bagabay echoed through the hall, speaking to the heart of the industry’s core issues and outlining the vital role that SPIK would play in the DTI’s new era. Their words of collaboration and support for Secretary Aldeguer-Roque’s leadership were met with rousing applause, signaling the unified front that the sector is poised to present in the face of an ever-evolving global market. The event concluded with a renewed sense of camaraderie and purpose, as the attendees pledged to work hand in hand with the new DTI Secretary. manufacturing industry in the Philippines was palpable, as the room buzzed with the electricity of shared ambition and a collective commitment to excellence.