Villar thanks Marcos for signing OTOP lawMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar yesterday thanked President Marcos for signing his One Town One Product (OTOP) bill into law. “We thank President Bongbong for his unwavering support to our local MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) and the promotion of Philippine products,” Villar said. The OTOP program covers not only Filipino delicacies and handicrafts, but even Filipino skilled services like hilot (Filipino art of massage), Villar said. “The law will ensure assistance to our SMEs as well as promote Filipino products,” VIllar said. The law authorized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to establish the OTOP Philippines Trustmark, as well as create OTOP Philippines hubs.

Source: Philippine Star August 29, 2023 21:58 UTC