DTI, JHMC Ink Partnership to Boost Local Enterprises in Camp John Hay
By: Dave Leprozo, Jr., with reports from JHMC
Baguio City 2 June 2026 — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)–Baguio Benguet Provincial Office and the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) have formalized a partnership to strengthen local enterprise development, promote sustainable investments, and generate employment opportunities within Camp John Hay.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by DTI Provincial Director Felicitas O. Bandonill and JHMC President and CEO Manjit T. Singh Reandi, underscoring joint initiatives to advance micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) growth through capacity-building, product promotion, and expanded market access.
Under the agreement, JHMC will provide venues inside Camp John Hay where DTI-assisted MSMEs can showcase and sell their products. Both agencies will also co-implement pine needle and pine cone craft trainings under the “Breathe Baguio” advocacy, reviving eco-friendly industries that highlight the city’s cultural and environmental heritage.
“This partnership opens new opportunities for MSMEs to thrive and innovate, recognizing that MSMEs do not merely support the economy — they are the economy itself,” said Director Bandonill.
“By supporting sustainable enterprises, we strengthen our commitment to responsible economic growth while further advancing community development,” added President Singh Reandi.
The MOU will be in effect for one year, ensuring sustained collaboration and measurable outcomes within its duration. The signing was witnessed by Chief Trade and Industry Development Specialist Richard Avelino T. Limpin, JHMC Chairperson of the Board Atty. Kristoffer Lee Dance, and JHMC Vice President and COO Jane Theresa Tabalingcos.
