On behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), I extend my warmest congratulations to the Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers (PIIE) as you celebrate your 25th year anniversary. We applaud your unwavering commitment to elevating operational excellence across various sectors in our country, and we recognize the pivotal industrial engineers play in shaping the Philippine economy.

As the nation’s premier professional body of industrial engineers, the PIIE constantly pursues excellence as it establishes a yardstick for quality and operational efficiency. The PIIE is a vital partner of the Department as we pursue science, technology, and innovation (STI) driven approaches to bolster the international competitiveness of the Philippines in the global market.

This commemorative event brings together experts and thought leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, providing invaluable insights into navigating the realm of digital and AI transformation. As this event provides opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking, it will undoubtedly benefit business striving to thrive in our ever-evolving global landscape.

The Department commends the PIIE for serving as a beacon of leadership and innovation, consistently promoting innovation on a substantial scale. As the DTI works diligently to bolster industries and facilitate their digital transformation, we view your organization as a crucial ally in preparing industries and the Filipino workforce for a digital future that demands adaptability and readiness.

We at DTI look forward to forging collaboration and partnership opportunities with you as we relentlessly work to achieve economic progress, technological advancement, and operational excellence in the country. Through a strong public and private partnership, I am confident that we can propel a future-ready workforce and industries!

Maraming Salamat and Mabuhay!

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Alfredo E. Pascual
Secretary
Department of Trade and Industry