The Department of Trade and Industry in Surigao del Norte (DTI-SDN) lauded Tuesday the approval of a municipal ordinance that promotes the “buy local” advocacy of the agency.
In a statement, the DTI-SDN said the municipal council of San Francisco in Surigao del Norte enacted the Buy Local Ordinance in a session held Monday.
“The enactment of the ordinance aims to create a positive impact on the town’s local economy through the much-needed boost of its micro, small and medium enterprises,” the DTI-SDN said.
DTI-SDN said its “buy local” advocacy among local governments started in August, which aims to institutionalize the program through an ordinance.
“The ordinance is expected to increase the sales and distribution of local goods through information-based campaigns and tie-ups with manufacturers, industry associations, retailers, local government units (LGUs), and government organizations,” the DTI-SDN said.
In a separate statement Tuesday, the DTI in the Caraga Region (DTI-13) said the agency’s “buy local” campaign is also being promoted among provincial governments.
Other LGUs in the region have drafted their respective executive orders and resolutions to integrate the initiative to local policy.
“This (in San Francisco municipality) is the first approved ‘buy local’ ordinance since we started our campaigns this year,” the DT-13 said.
Source: Philippines News Agency