The Negros Oriental Investment Promotion Center (NOIPC) was awarded Most Supportive OTOP Partner Organization for the Visayas besting other nominees from Region 6 & 8. The awarding ceremonies were held during the National OTOP Congroess Awards last March 12, 2010 at the Philippine Trade and Training Center, Pasay City.

Mr. Edward Du, Secretary of the Negros Oriental Business Development Foundation, the NGO that runs NOIPC, accepted the award from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and DTI Secretary Peter Favila. The award included a Plaque and cash prize.

One Town One Product (OTOP) Program is a priority program of President Arroyo to promote entrepreneurship and creat jobs. Through OTOP, local chief executives of ever city and municipality takes the lead in identifying, developing and promoting specific product or service which has a competitive advantage.