Pagadian City Hosts MindaCon, Eyes Tech Investment Growth
The National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation in Mindanao, opening the 11th MindaCon in Pagadian City, which aims to attract more tech investments.
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