Bicol’s Industrial Renaissance Begins: 2nd Business Summit weaves collaboration into action

NAGA CITY – As dawn breaks over the Peñafrancia Basilica on August 1, 2025, a quiet revolution will unfold across Summit Hotel and Robinson’s Place Mall. The 2nd Bicol Business Summit, orchestrated by the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) alongside PCCI Cavite, Naga LGU, and national agencies, transforms from conference to catalyst – a three-day masterclass in regional reinvention.

A Summit of Firsts: Where Strategy Meets Storytelling

The Stage Is Set

At 8:00 AM on August 2, the Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Band will kickstart the Economic War Room with a Parade of Colors, symbolizing Bicol’s six provinces uniting under one industrial vision. MNCCI President Mario Villanueva will declare:

“Our abaca farmers hold the same potential as our tech startups. This summit is the loom where we weave these threads into economic fabric.”

A surprise video message from Mayor Leni Robredo will anchor the opening, bridging her advocacy for grassroots development with the summit’s industrial ambitions.

The Summit Presents Five Pillars, One Blueprint 1. Empowering the Underdog DTI Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona will dismantle bureaucratic barriers in a no-holds-barred workshop: • ₱50M Matchmaking Pool: Pre-vetted investors ready to fund rural MSMEs • Export Bootcamp: Compliance training for 200 coconut oil and pili producers 2. Innovation on the Ground

DA Secretary Laurel Tiu Jr. debuts drought-resistant “Super Pili” saplings alongside IoT soil sensors – a game-changer for 12,000 Camarines Sur farmers. 3. The Cavite Connection

PCCI Cavite President Nelson Remulla unveils unprecedented cross-regional pacts: Copy

“Smart Farming Tech Training” “Bicolano Crafts Cavite Manufacturing” “Solar Energy Solutions ↔ Naga Industrial Park” 4. Sustainability as Strategy MNCCI’s zero-waste protocols will be demonstrated through live upcycling of abaca waste into biodegradable packaging – a first in Bicol’s manufacturing history. 5. Governance Reimagined

District3 Congressman Nelson Legacion unveils Naga’s new e-LGU Dashboard, allowing real-time tracking of business environments and infrastructure projects.

August 2: A Day That Will Redraw Bicol’s Economic Map 7:00 AM Registration opens with Bicol’s best foods – a nod to Bicol’s culinary grit. 8:30 AM PEZA Director Theo Panga drops a bombshell:

“We’re fast-tracking a ₱3.2B ecozone in Pasacao – your gateway to ASEAN markets.” 2:05 PM At the Matchmaking Engines: • Investment Hub: Bank representatives offer instant pre-approvals for industrial park leases • Market Lab: DTI’s Jay Ablan mediates live negotiations between Manila buyers and Sorsogon seaweed farmers 6:00 PM The Night Market erupts in flavor and color: • Pili Tasting Trail: 15 variants from spicy caramel to turmeric-infused • Abaca Fashion Walk: Bags woven with QR codes tracing farmer-to-market journeys.Take-Home Wisdom: Quotes to Fuel Tomorrow’s Decisions 1. Mario Villanueva (MNCCI): “Collaboration isn’t a buzzword – it’s the difference between surviving 2025 and thriving in 2030.” 2. Nelson Remulla (PCCI Cavite): “Cavite’s factories need Bicol’s pili. Your harvests deserve our highways. Let’s build bridges, not borders.” 3. Josiah Go (Closing Keynote): “The best investment isn’t in land or tech – it’s in the farmer who dares to think like a CEO.”

Your Invitation Shapes History

For MSMEs: • Free Trade Show Access: Showcase products to 5,000+ walk-in buyers • 50* Trade Exhibitors of Bicol’s Bests

For Corporations: • Luzon Supply Chain Forum: Secure partnerships with 30+ Cavite manufacturers • Solar Farm Roundtable: Site tours for renewable energy investors

Dates & Venues: • Strategy Sessions: Aug 2 | Summit Hotel, J. Miranda Ave. • Living Marketplace: Aug 1–3 | Robinson’s Place Mall, Magsaysay Ave.

This event is held in partnership with the Naga City Investment Board, the Naga City Tourism Office and the supported by the Bicol Local Chambers affiliated to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.