Unlocking EU Opportunities: Virtual Forum Empowers Mindanao Exporters

Mindanao Businesses Briefed on Expanding EU Market Reach

Mindanao’s business community is invited to join a focused learning session designed to strengthen regional competitiveness through wider access to the European Union market. The session, Exporting for Growth: Maximizing EU-GSP+ to Build a Global Mindanao, brings together industry leaders and trade experts to provide clear guidance on navigating the EU-GSP+ framework.

Key details include:

• Date: November 24, 2025
• Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
• Platform: Zoom
• Speaker: Justyna Lasik, Head of the Trade and Economic Section, Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines

Participants will learn about product eligibility, compliance requirements, and proven strategies for tapping EU demand. The session also highlights success stories that demonstrate how Mindanao-based enterprises can scale and compete internationally through informed export practices.

Mindanao’s Path Toward Global Competitiveness

With support from the Iligan Chamber of Commerce, the initiative reinforces the broader goal of strengthening Mindanao’s role in global trade. By helping MSMEs understand essential EU standards and market trends, the event encourages local industries to adopt practices that meet international expectations while expanding their reach.

The collaboration underscores how strategic knowledge sharing can support inclusive growth across Mindanao, enabling cities like Iligan to contribute meaningfully to international trade networks.

Call to Action: Register and Equip Your Business for EU Export Success

Entrepreneurs, exporters, and industry leaders across Mindanao are encouraged to register and take advantage of this free opportunity to deepen their understanding of EU market access and strengthen their business strategies.