San Fernando City, La Union- As the Holiday season approaches, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 (DTI R1) reminded the public to be more vigilant against buying substandard or uncertified products, especially Christmas lights. DTI is the lead agency that regulates the sale of Christmas lights to protect the buying public from the continue reading : DTI R1 warns public vs substandard Christmas lights

True to its thrust to propel micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) towards innovative and competitive business environment, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 in partnership with Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) launched the Kapatid Mentor Me Program (KMME) – Ilocos Sur Leg at Vitalis Villas, Santiago, Ilocos Sur on August 4, 2017. continue reading : DTI rolls out Kapatid Mentor Me Program in Ilocos Sur

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 in partnership with local manufacturers, distributors and retailers launched anew the Balik Eskwela Diskwento Caravan 2017 at different areas in the region.  The annual Balik Eskwela- Diskwento Caravan aims to provide an opportunity for consumers to access basic goods, school supplies and prime commodities at discounted prices continue reading : Affordable school supplies, up for grabs at DTI Diskwento Caravans

True to its thrust to propel micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) toward innovative and competitive business environment, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 in partnership with Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) launched the Kapatid Mentor Me Program (KMME) at Hotel Marand, Bauang, La Union on May 8, 2017. The Kapatid Mentor ME continue reading : DTI rolls out Kapatid Mentor Me Program in Region 1

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 continues to foster business growth and development as it launched its 28th Negosyo Center in the region. DTI Regional Director Florante O. Leal together with DTI Pangasinan Director Peter O. Mangabat, Bolinao Mayor Alfonse Celeste, PANGASINAN MSMED Chairman Howard Chua Cham, Ms. Natalia Dalaten and other Bolinao continue reading : DTI launches 28th Negosyo Center in Region 1

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 1 rolled out the new convergence program that would promote economic growth and infrastructure development in the region. The Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade or ROLL IT Program aims to further the growth of investments and other continue reading : DTI, DPWH launch ROLL IT Project in Region 1

A Showcase of not just different local products but of Ilocano culture and tradition, this year’s Kannawidan Ylocos Festival’s Partuat ken Patanor Trade and Agricultural Trade Fair was participated by more than 200 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs from Luzon. Now on its 10th year, the week-long trade fair (January 30- February 7, 2017) continue reading : DTI’s Partuat ken Patanor Trade Fair highlights Kannawidan Ylocos Festival 2017

With 762 recognized consumer-friendly biz, DTI Region 1 ranked 1st in terms of having the most number of DTI Certified-Establishments (CE) nationwide. Now on its 10th year, the DTI-CE program or also known as the “Bagwis” aims to give due recognition to establishments that uphold the rights of consumers, practice responsible business and assures that continue reading : DTI Region 1 tops nationwide Bagwis Awards