MCCI opens alternative technology expo

CEBU, Philippines - The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) officially opened its six-day alternative technology expo, called “Ovanta” or Outstanding Ventures and New Technological Alternatives.

Started its showcase at the three-day exposition in Ayala Center Cebu yesterday, event offers 15 exhibitors offering different products and services that promote “energy efficiency” solutions, as well as new eco-technology products.

Ovanta is one of the highlights of the ongoing celebration of the Mandaue Business Month (MBM 2011).

After its showcase in Ayala Center, the expo will continue to another venue at the Park Mall in Mandaue City.

The “Ovanta” or Alternative Technology Expo is an event that showcases alternative technologies geared towards efficiency. Ovanta, which comes from the Cebuano word “Uban Ta”, represents the underlying idea of the event that enjoins the different sectors of the community to take part in the drive to promote new innovations in entrepreneurship.

Event chairperson Wesley Chiongbian said the market including the companies, and end-users should know the new innovations of alternative technology right, as the trend of “energy efficiency” and green operation is here.

Chiongbian said the event will be made as an annual event every MBM, as this will not only help consumers to see the new alternative innovations available in the market today, but it will also help inventors to promote their products in the mainstream level.

“The expo aims to help not only entrepreneurs but also locals from Mandaue through exhibiting and encouraging the use of alternative technologies that will make business and life more efficient and environment-friendly in terms of operations,” Chiongbian said. - THE FREEMAN