Saint Louis University (SLU) claimed victory in the Group Category during the 6th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Academic Symposium organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held on 11 December 2024 at the Aboltiz Tech Space, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City. The symposium showcased the innovative research papers from various participating schools.
With the theme “Nurturing Creative Ecosystems for Competitive Cities and Municipalities,” SLU representatives– SLU Internal Audit Head, Deila C. Latawan, SLU School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA) Associate Dean, Engr. Caroline M. Bautista; SLU School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) and Languages and International Studies Unit Coordinator (STELA-LISU ), Freda B. Paulino, PhD; and SLU STELA Physical Education Faculty Member, Maureen Jane O. Bandoc, PhD– discussed their research paper titled, “Cultivating Creative Hubs: A Comparative Analysis of Resilient and Innovative Cities and Municipalities,” reflecting the University’s dedication in developing its creative innovations.
The CMCI Academic Symposium is an annual competition organized by the DTI to introduce transformative ideas and initiatives in shaping the cities and municipalities across the country through discussions and collaborations.
SLU’s participation and victory in this event proves its commitment in upholding the ingrained values of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) and reaffirms its mission to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Further, this accomplishment affirms the CICM Advocacies of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation, while also bolstering the SLU core value of creativity as the research focuses on cultivating creativity as an additional pillar in the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index framework.
Congratulations to the SLU representatives for bringing home another victory to the University!
To learn more about the CMCI Academic Symposium by DTI, one may visit their website: https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/
