The Quezon City government and tech-enabled express logistics company Ninja Van Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend vital support the city’s local businesses, particularly those in e-commerce.
The MOU was signed by Mayor Joy Belmonte and Jose Alvin Perez and Sabina Lopez-Vergara, Country Head and Chief Commercial Officer for the Philippines and Regional Head of Marketing of Ninja Van, respectively.
Claro Paulo Ortiz, Head of Legal, Security, and Public Affairs of Ninja Van, and Mona Celine Marie Yap, Head of the QC-Small Businesses and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office (SBCDPO), served as witnesses.
“The Quezon City government recognizes the transformative power of interconnectivity and technology as drivers of a responsive government,” Belmonte said.
“We are excited to work with Ninja Van Philippines to harness technology and innovation to serve our constituents better,” she added.
Perez, for his part, said the company looks forward to working with the local government to make it even more inclusive and business-friendly.
“Ninja Van recognizes the significant role of reliable and efficient logistics in nation-building. We are proud to have found a partner in the Quezon City government who shares the same commitment to empowering local businesses,” Perez said.
Under the MOU, Ninja Van and the SBCDPO will explore and develop programs aimed at building capacity among the city’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME).
This partnership will help bolster local businesses and upskill local entrepreneurs by leveraging Ninja Van’s expertise in harnessing e-commerce and logistics.
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