U.S. AMBASSADOR AT MINBIZCON
Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney and Edgardo Lacson, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), lead the opening ceremonies of the 18th Mindanao Business Conference in Koronadal City, South Cotabato. More than 500 participants attended the “MinBizCon,” which was organized by PCCI and hosted by the South Cotabato Chamber, with support from the provincial and city governments; Department of Trade and Industry; USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, which is implemented under the oversight of the Mindanao Economic Development Council; and other partners. GEM