Over 1,100 sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join the third session of DTI’s advancement program

CENTRAL VISAYAS – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to strengthen its efforts in empowering micro-entrepreneurs across the country through the Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program (SSSAP). The program’s third module, “e-Level Up ang Puhunan,” held on August 28, 2024, saw a notable increase in participation in Central Visayas, with 1,149 sari-preneurs joining the continue reading : Over 1,100 sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join the third session of DTI’s advancement program

DTI recognizes 10 Western Visayas cities at 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards for innovative local growth projects

Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) honored the ingenuity and creativity of 10 cities from Western Visayas at the 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Ceremonial Awarding held on 06 August 2024. This event underscores the DTI’s commitment to fostering socio-economic growth  through local creative sectors. The 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards spotlight the transformative power continue reading : DTI recognizes 10 Western Visayas cities at 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards for innovative local growth projects

Negros Oriental consumer night run draws over 200 participants in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day

DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL – The Consumer Night Run, held in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), witnessed an overwhelming turnout with over 200 runners, enthusiasts, and consumer advocates participating in the event. Organized by Negros Oriental Association of Service and Repair Shops Inc. (NOASARSI), the fun run supported by the DTI Negros Oriental continue reading : Negros Oriental consumer night run draws over 200 participants in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day

A new batch of 46 Central Visayas youth MSMEs completes KMME-MME Online program

CEBU CITY – DTI Region 7 Central Visayas conducted, for the first time since the pandemic, a face-to-face graduation ceremony for its Kapatid Mentor ME-Money and Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online program. Forty-six (46) MSMEs from Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor gathered on October 17, 2023, marking the completion of the 10-module mentorship aimed at continue reading : A new batch of 46 Central Visayas youth MSMEs completes KMME-MME Online program

DTI 7 opens 112th OTOP Hub in Cebu

CEBU CITY — DTI Region 7 Central Visayas inaugurated its 6th OTOP Hub in the region at Ayala Center Cebu on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, with Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative as its operator. DTI 7 Regional Director, Maria Elena Arbon, mentioned that the OTOP Program’s marketing intervention involves not only conducting trade fairs but also establishing continue reading : DTI 7 opens 112th OTOP Hub in Cebu

DTI 7 launches ‘FiestaKucha Cebu’ to promote local creative industries in Central Visayas

CEBU – DTI Region 7 Central Visayas launched “FiestaKucha Cebu” as a regional initiative by the DTI Philippines to celebrate the Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM), as declared under RA 11904, also known as the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCIDA). This initiative serves as a platform to celebrate and promote local creatives across various continue reading : DTI 7 launches ‘FiestaKucha Cebu’ to promote local creative industries in Central Visayas