Online mentorship made available for micro and small entrepreneurs

KMME-MME Online graduation last October 1, 2020 with 40 graduates from Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran and Northern Samar Adapting to the new normal, the Department of Trade and Industry continues its mentor program through an online platform. The Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Online is developed as the practical delivery mechanism for the same mentorship modules continue reading : Online mentorship made available for micro and small entrepreneurs

DTI, FDA collab to upgrade Eastern Visayas farmers and entreps on agri-processing and value adding

In June 2019, a new project funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was launched in Region 8 named Rural Agro-Enterprise Partner for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth). The project is designed to promote business partnerships between small and medium entrepreneurs and farmers, complemented with investments that facilitate their access to support continue reading : DTI, FDA collab to upgrade Eastern Visayas farmers and entreps on agri-processing and value adding

Work safety protocols of some establishments monitored in Tacloban

On June 19, 2020, officials and staff of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Labor and Employment Region 8 launched the joint monitoring visit in Robinsons North on compliance made by business establishments related to health protection measures. This is specified in the DTI-DOLE Interim Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control continue reading : Work safety protocols of some establishments monitored in Tacloban

Diskwento Caravan continues roll out in Eastern Visayas

Addressing the needs of consumers for accessible and affordable basic necessities and prime commodities amid the COVID-19 crisis, the ‘Diskwento’ Caravan of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been continuously rolling out nationwide reaching even the rural and marginalized areas.  In Eastern Visayas, the rolling store has been catering more food among low-income continue reading : Diskwento Caravan continues roll out in Eastern Visayas

Poprice makers awarded as Best Shared Service Facilities cooperator

The Cantongtong Agrarian Rice Farmers Association (CARFA) of Jiabong, Samar bagged the Best SSF Award for 2019 during the Shared Service Facility Regional Assembly. The Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program aims to improve the quality and productivity of MSMEs by addressing the gaps and bottlenecks in the value chain of priority industry clusters through the continue reading : Poprice makers awarded as Best Shared Service Facilities cooperator

Micro and small entrepreneurs to bring Eastern Visayas products in Metro Manila

BAHANDI Eastern Visayas Trade Fair, brings the “BAHANDI” – treasures and wealth, of Region 8 to the heart of Metro Manila at SM Megamall on October 3-7, 2019. The event provides a marketing platform for big buyers to meet and source products that are high-quality and uniquely Eastern Visayas. This year’s Fair shall treat buyers continue reading : Micro and small entrepreneurs to bring Eastern Visayas products in Metro Manila