Section 12Sec./Art. 12

Establishment of OTOP Philippines Hubs. -The DOT, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and other similar agencies shall support the construction and allocation of spaces for the establishment of OTOP Philippines Hubs.

To promote access to the market, the DTI shall ensure that the OTOP Philippines Hubs are established in strategic ports of entry such as, but not limited to, airports, seaports, bus terminals, high-traffic retail outlets like malls, tourist destinations, and other consumer-frequented locations.

All LGUs shall establish their own LGU OTOP Hub in any location that has high foot traffic preferably in the city or municipal hall or any LGU facility or location that has high foot traffic or is frequented by locals.

The DTI, in coordination with the agencies, shall formulate a comprehensive marketing and operations plan for the establishment of the OTOP Philippines Hubs.