Based on the monitoring of the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office III (DTI-3), the prices of basic and prime commodities in the region remained stable in the last quarter of 2016, despite rising inflation rates from October to December, 2016. In the last quarter of 2016, DTI-3 monitored the movement of the prices continue reading : Prices of goods in CL for 4th Quarter stable despite inflation

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging new and existing businesses to file or renew their business names early this year to avoid hassles and penalties. For new businesses – especially sole proprietorships, local government offices require a business name registration from DTI before they are given their business permits. Regional Director Judith continue reading : DTI reminds new business to register early

Regional Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) Focal Persons of the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Bureau of Local Government Finance, convened for a BPLS Coaches’ Meeting last 24 January 2017 at the NERBAC Conference Room, DTI continue reading : BPLS Coaches Meet for the Implementation of the Revised BPLS Standards

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quirino Provincial Office attended the orientation and a follow-up workshop on the updating of the Provincial Development Investment Plan (PDIP) on 10 -12 January 2017. The PDIP is a six-year investment program covering all investments to be implemented in the province. It also contains nationally funded and foreign-assisted continue reading : DTI Quirino joins the orientation and workshop on the updating of the Provincial Development Investment Plan (PDIP)

The provincial tourism council recognized Ms. Emilia D. Fernandez of Maddela Flowers and Crafts as one of the delegates from the Philippines to represent the Philippines in the forthcoming Ambiente 2017 on February 10-14, 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Maddela Flowers and Crafts is the only delegate from Region 02. In her speech, Ms. Fernandez continue reading : Maddela Flowers and Crafts to participate in Ambiente 2017 in Germany

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 was recently recognized for its participation in the National Government Excellence Class (GEC). DTI Region 2 OIC Regional Director Mr. Ruben B. Diciano received the award from Mr. Ceazar E. Navarro, GEC Project Manager and Ms. Ma. Theresa A. Agustin, Director of Productivity and Quality Training continue reading : DAP recognizes DTI 2 for participating in National Government Excellence Class

Employees from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial and regional offices in Northern Mindanao underwent a transition training and awareness seminar on “ISO 9001:2015” on January 25 and 26 held in Cagayan de Oro and in Iligan City, respectively. Participants were instructed to distinguish the differences between the 2008 and the 2015 versions. continue reading : DTI 10 Undergoes Transition Training For ISO Certification Upgrade

Sixteen (16) participants attended the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bukidnon’s seminar on Frontline Quality Service held at Negosyo Center (NC) – Manolo Fortich on January 17. The seminar’s main goal is to provide knowledge and overview of excellent customer service concepts to members of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), continue reading : Bukidnon Negosyo Centers Line Up 17 Seminars More For January; DTI 10 Doubles Negosyo Centers In 2016

“I was grappling my way into what I [was] doing, and because of the help of the ‘Mentor ME’ program, nasayun; natagaan og kahibalo (things became easier when I learned more about the process) and then with that, dako kaayo ang tabang sa ako sa pagpadagan sa among Negosyo (this helped me improve the way continue reading : Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte MSMEs Acknowledge DTI’s ‘Mentor ME’ Program

Everyone was just about to conclude their typical Monday when heavy rains poured all over Northern Mindanao on January 16. At four in the afternoon, streets in Cagayan de Oro City were already heavily-flooded leaving numerous locals with no choice but to brave the heavy downpour and floodwater. The area severely hit by street flood continue reading : Heroes Arise Amid Northern Mindanao Heavy Rains, Floods; DTI 10 Commends Accommodating Establishments