Published January 26, 2021, 3:35 PM
DAVAO CITY – The relationship of Davao City with two Chinese sister cities proved useful not only during economic boom but also in the time of a health crisis as they provided support to the local government in its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response, Davao City Investment and Promotions (DCIPC) chief April Marie Dayap said.
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Dayap said that the city government received 8,000 pieces of face masks from Nanning Municipal People’s Government and 500 units of infrared thermometer and 3,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Jinjiang.
Aside from this, Panpan Food Company based in Jinjiang 1.1 million pieces of face masks.
The Davao City Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. (DCCCII) stressed the importance of digital transformation to businesses, especially to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), amid the pandemic.
In a webinar on Monday, DCCCII Secretary General Maan Doromal noted that businesses that thrived during the lockdowns were those that adopted digitalization and realized the need to put up their businesses and services online.
Doromal added that businesses need to shift and pivot their plans to bringing goods and services to their clients using different platforms.
Meanwhile, Davao City Investment and Promotion Center head of Investor Assistance Servicing Unit Christian Cambaya said the city government is also moving towards digitalization.