{"id":3387,"date":"2025-07-24T10:26:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/?p=3387"},"modified":"2025-08-16T22:49:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T14:49:41","slug":"nocci-joins-34th-vabc-visayas-area-business-conference-in-palo-leyte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/nocci-joins-34th-vabc-visayas-area-business-conference-in-palo-leyte\/","title":{"rendered":"NOCCI Joins 34th VABC-Visayas Area Business Conference in Palo, Leyte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) actively participated in the two-day 34th Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC), held in Palo, Leyte. The event gathered key business leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers from across the Visayas region to address economic strategies and foster collaboration among local chambers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">NOCCI\u2019s delegation was led by its President, Edward Du, alongside Board of Trustee member Alex Pal and NOCCI Financial Manager, Christy Mae Aldion. Their presence highlighted the NOCCI\u2019s support to the Chamber movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3391\" style=\"width: 903px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3391\" src=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-3.webp\" alt=\"NOCCI Joins 34th VABC-Visayas Area Business Conference -\" width=\"903\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-3.webp 903w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-3-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-3-768x532.webp 768w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-3-860x596.webp 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NOCCI\u2019s delegation was led by its President, Edward Du, alongside Board of Trustee member Alex Pal and NOCCI Financial Manager, Christy Mae Aldion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">President Du also contributed to the Visayas Chamber Development Forum as Resource Person where he engaged in strategic discussions aimed at strengthening the capacity and influence of local chambers in national and regional policy making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"584\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Strengthening Regional Business Collaboration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"1000\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) recently showcased its active involvement in the <strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"744\">34th Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC)<\/strong>, a premier gathering of business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the Visayas region. The two-day event, held in Palo, Leyte, focused on building stronger business linkages and developing strategies to drive inclusive economic growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"1000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3389\" src=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-1.webp\" alt=\"NOCCI Joins 34th VABC-Visayas Area Business Conference -\" width=\"718\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-1.webp 718w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-1-300x218.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1199\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">NOCCI\u2019s participation underscores its long-standing commitment to advancing the interests of Negros Oriental\u2019s business community while reinforcing its role in the wider regional chamber network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1239\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">NOCCI Delegation at the 34th VABC<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1579\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Leading the NOCCI delegation was President Edward Du, accompanied by Board of Trustee member Alex Pal and Financial Manager Christy Mae Aldion. Their attendance at the <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1417\">VABC<\/strong> demonstrated NOCCI\u2019s strong support for the chamber movement and highlighted its willingness to collaborate with other local chambers in pursuing common goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1910\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">By sending a focused delegation, NOCCI reinforced its proactive stance on business networking, policy advocacy, and collaborative growth. The <strong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1731\">VABC<\/strong> served as an ideal venue for NOCCI leaders to exchange ideas with their counterparts from other provinces, fostering a collective vision for the economic future of the Visayas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1974\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Edward Du\u2019s Role in the Visayas Chamber Development Forum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2286\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">One of the highlights of NOCCI\u2019s participation was President Edward Du\u2019s contribution as a Resource Person at the Visayas Chamber Development Forum. This session, conducted within the <strong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2168\">VABC<\/strong> program, was designed to enhance the capacity and influence of chambers in both national and regional policymaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3390\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3390\" style=\"width: 654px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3390\" src=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-2.webp\" alt=\"NOCCI Joins 34th VABC-Visayas Area Business Conference -\" width=\"654\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-2.webp 654w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-2-300x229.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3390\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NOCCI President Edward Du<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2663\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Du engaged in strategic discussions that explored how local chambers can adapt to evolving economic challenges, strengthen advocacy, and better represent the needs of their members. His role not only positioned NOCCI as a thought leader in chamber development but also ensured that the perspectives of Negros Oriental businesses were well represented on the regional stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2720\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Importance of the Visayas Area Business Conference<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"3000\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The <strong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2734\">VABC<\/strong> is a flagship event organized annually under the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). It brings together leaders from the business sector, government, and civil society to discuss strategies for economic resilience, competitiveness, and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3394\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For NOCCI, participation in the <strong data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3042\">VABC<\/strong> means more than networking\u2014it is about shaping policy directions, accessing growth opportunities, and building partnerships that can strengthen the competitiveness of Negros Oriental enterprises. By engaging in policy discussions and economic forums, NOCCI ensures that its members\u2019 voices are included in the broader economic agenda of the Visayas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3448\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">NOCCI\u2019s Continued Commitment to Regional Growth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3729\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">As an active chamber in the region, NOCCI continues to position itself as a catalyst for economic progress. Its involvement in the <strong data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3589\">VABC<\/strong> reflects its mission to not only serve its members but also to contribute to the growth and development of the Visayas region as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3729\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3392\" src=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-4.webp\" alt=\"NOCCI Joins 34th VABC-Visayas Area Business Conference -\" width=\"879\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-4.webp 879w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-4-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-4-768x535.webp 768w, https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NOCCI-Joins-34th-VABC-Visayas-Area-Business-Conference-4-860x599.webp 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"4087\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Through active dialogue, collaboration, and engagement with stakeholders, NOCCI demonstrates that chambers play an indispensable role in fostering inclusive economic development. By supporting initiatives like the <strong data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3953\">VABC<\/strong>, NOCCI strengthens the chamber movement and ensures that local businesses remain competitive in a fast-changing economic landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4144\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Looking Ahead: Building Stronger Chambers Together<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4400\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The success of the 34th <strong data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4178\">VABC<\/strong> sets the stage for stronger collaboration among Visayas-based chambers in the years ahead. For NOCCI, the event reaffirmed its leadership role and commitment to active engagement in shaping the region\u2019s economic future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4651\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">President Edward Du\u2019s participation in policy-oriented discussions, together with the presence of NOCCI\u2019s board members, highlighted the Chamber\u2019s dedication to fostering partnerships and influencing key decisions that matter to local enterprises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4853\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">As the chamber community in the Visayas continues to evolve, NOCCI stands ready to support initiatives that build resilience, empower local businesses, and contribute to sustainable regional growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4855\" data-end=\"4860\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) actively participated in the two-day 34th Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC), held in Palo, Leyte. The event gathered key business leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers from across the Visayas region to address economic strategies and foster collaboration among local chambers. NOCCI\u2019s delegation was led by its President, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":10,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[179,180],"class_list":{"0":"post-3387","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-chamber-management-networking","8":"tag-vabc","9":"tag-visayas-area-business-conference"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3387"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3387\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}