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DTI-10 or DTI-Northern Mindanao is composed of two cities—Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City; and five provinces—Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon and Misamis Occidental.

Growth and investment opportunities in the region thrive in agriculture, food processing, tourism, service-related industries, trade infrastructure services, and industrial, environmental, and ecological support facilities. The economy of Northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy in the island of Mindanao.

DTI-10 RAPID joins Forest Fest 2024

Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project continues its support for local coffee and cacao farmers in Northern Mindanao with their participation to Forest Fest 2024 in Ayala Malls Centrio, Cagayan de Oro on April 18- 20, 2024. A special project of the Department of Trade and

How supporting his wife’s passion became their thriving business

There is nothing more endearing than a pair who works together to make things happen. Emcy’s Sweet Things Cake Shop started when Luisito Ytol’s work transferred him and his family from Cebu to Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. The tranquil town of Villanueva was a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle

DTI-10 partners with Google for free program

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 has partnered with Google Philippines to launch the DTIxGoogle Certification Program 2024. The partnership is part of DTI’s commitment to develop and enhance the digital skills of individuals who are seeking more significant job opportunities. The Google Certification Program aims to provide

How a hardware manager took the leap to open a bakeshop

NORTHERN MINDANAO - Imagine a ray of sunshine—that’s Alton Perez. He’s the type of person who would sit comfortably as a guest in a forum and instantly light up the room with a positive outlook. He isn’t shy about sharing funny stories of his early experiences as an entrepreneur. Alton

Local designer brings Filipino creations to global trade shows

NORTHERN MINDANAO - Cagayan de Oro-based Interior Designer Nicole Cabanlet continues to penetrate the global market with her intricate Filipino designs. Last January 18-20, 2024, Cabanlet showcased the innovative designs of Indigenous.ph at the Maison&Objet, a premier design trade fair in Paris, France. Among the exhibited pieces that garnered significant

Coffee farmers experience legacy through bean grading

NORTHERN MINDANAO - For years, generations of farmers in Misamis Oriental have poured their hard work into cultivating one of the most traded commodities in the world—coffee. Yet, many of these farmers have never tasted the coffee beans that they have passionately cultivated. Traditionally, these farmers’ beans were traded as

Govt. agencies unite for first ConsumerNet meeting for 2024

NORTHERN MINDANAO - Representatives from government agencies with consumer protection mandates in region 10 convened for the first Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) meeting for the year on March 13, 2024 at the Conference Room of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10, Cagayan de Oro City. The meeting dealt

DTI-10 joins celebration for responsible AI for consumers in World Consumer Rights Day

NORTHERN MINDANAO - Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 joins over 200 consumer groups in over 100 countries across the world in commemorating World Consumer Rights Day. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every March 15 to raise global awareness on consumer rights, protection, and empowerment. With the

Cagayan de Oro designer completes OBRA Masterclass, unveils new designs in international furniture expo

NORTHERN MINDANAO - Cagayan de Oro-based Interior Designer Nicole Cabanlet has successfully graduated from the OBRA Design Masterclass Program of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Program of the Philippine Trade Training Center - Global MSME Academy (PTTC-GMEA) on March 8, 2024. The OBRA Design Masterclass Program for the

DTI destroys more than P760-k worth of uncertified products

NORTHERN MINDANAO - Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental destroyed more than P760,000 worth of uncertified products at the City Engineering and Public Works Compound, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City on March 12, 2024. The products were seized during a product surveillance and enforcement operations conducted by the