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Regional Operations Group (ROG) Assistant Secretary Dominic Tolentino Jr., along with other key officials, during the 3rd distribution of NSB kits held on 17 January 2025 in Dinalungan, Aurora.

DTI distributes 668 business kits to empower grassroots entrepreneurs in Aurora

Aurora, Philippines—On January 17, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) distributed 668 business kits across Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan as part of its Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (NSB) initiative. The project aims to foster local entrepreneurship and drive economic growth at the grassroots level. Each business kit contains essential sari-sari store packages designed to empower micro-entrepreneurs in establishing continue reading : DTI distributes 668 business kits to empower grassroots entrepreneurs in Aurora

Regional Director Edna Dizon speaking at an event

Business kits given to entreps in Aurora

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Aurora Provincial Office, in partnership with the office of Aurora Representative Rommel T. Angara and local government units, distributed livelihood packages to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the northern municipalities of Aurora on January 16 and 17. The event, held under the Livelihood Seeding Program continue reading : Business kits given to entreps in Aurora

DTI expands standards awareness with first-ever STRACAP caravan in Pampanga

Pampanga, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully launched its first-ever Standards, Technical Regulations, and Conformity Assessment Procedures (STRACAP) Caravan in Bacolor and San Fernando City. The event aimed to educate aspiring engineers and empower local industry stakeholders and consumers. Organized by the DTI-Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), in collaboration with DTI Region 3 continue reading : DTI expands standards awareness with first-ever STRACAP caravan in Pampanga

DTI nabs over PHP 350K worth of counterfeit circuit breakers in Manila and Pampanga

Luzon, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Task Force Kalasag has joined forces with Koten Enterprises to seize PHP 355,200 fake Koten circuit breakers. Conducted from 16 to 17 October 2024, operations targeted establishments in Manila and Pampanga suspected of selling counterfeit electrical products. The enforcement action was triggered by a test-buy conducted by continue reading : DTI nabs over PHP 350K worth of counterfeit circuit breakers in Manila and Pampanga

54 MSMEs complete DTI mentorship program

Fifty-four mentees from Northern Mindanao successful completed the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10’s Kapatid Mentor ME-Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) program through a virtual graduation on September 20, 2024. The graduates compose the second batch of the mentorship program for 2024. Ten of the graduates are from Bukidnon, six from Camiguin, thirteen from continue reading : 54 MSMEs complete DTI mentorship program

DTI-3 joins World Bamboo Month celebration

In celebration of World Bamboo Day and Philippine Bamboo Month this September, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 3 took part in several bamboo-related activities under the theme “Buhay Kawayan: Haligi ng Industriya’t Kalikasan, Pag-asa sa Kinabukasan.” These events aim to promote bamboo’s immense potential as a sustainable resource, contributing both to continue reading : DTI-3 joins World Bamboo Month celebration

Likha ng Central Luzon: A Showcase of Regional Creativity and Innovation

Mark your calendars for the 26th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair, happening on October 16-20, 2024 at Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall. This much-anticipated annual event is set to bring together some of the finest products, artisans, and entrepreneurs from across Central Luzon, with a spotlight on creativity, innovation, and sustainability. With the theme continue reading : Likha ng Central Luzon: A Showcase of Regional Creativity and Innovation

Fiesta Kulinarya celebrates CL’s rich culinary heritage

Pampanga, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) recently concluded Fiesta Kulinarya 2024 which brought together food lovers, culinary artists, and entrepreneurs from across Central Luzon in a two-day celebration of the region’s diverse and rich culinary traditions. Held at SM City Pampanga’s Event Center on September 9-10, 2024, the event continue reading : Fiesta Kulinarya celebrates CL’s rich culinary heritage

DTI-3 to hold Fiesta Kulinarya

Food lovers, mark your calendars for an extraordinary celebration of Central Luzon’s rich culinary heritage. The Fiesta Kulinarya, a culinary and gastronomy fair taking place on July 25-26, 2024, at Marquee Mall in Angeles City, promises to be a feast for the senses, bringing together culinary artists and food businesses from Region 3. Organized by continue reading : DTI-3 to hold Fiesta Kulinarya

DTI-3 holds 2024 Women Entrep Summit

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 3 successfully hosted the Central Luzon Women Entrepreneurs Summit on July 15, 2024, at the Orchid Gardens, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. With the theme “Celebrating Region 3 Women in Business,” the summit brought together over 100 women entrepreneurs from across Central Luzon for a day of continue reading : DTI-3 holds 2024 Women Entrep Summit