Northern Samar, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully concluded a four-day Filipino Food Month Trade Fair in Catarman on April 6, generating a total of PHP 723,358 in cash and booked sales. Themed “Sarap ng Pagkaing Pilipino: Yaman ng Kasaysayan, Kultura at Pagkatao,” the fair provided a significant platform for local food processors continue reading : DTI-organized Filipino Food Month Trade Fair in Northern Samar generates Over PHP 723K in sales
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines—On April 4, 2025, in Sultan Kudarat, the Kape Dose 2025 Coffee Quality Competition Awarding Ceremony brought together coffee farmers, processors, and industry stakeholders in an atmosphere celebrating success. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the event showcased the best coffees from SOCCSKSARGEN, highlighting the growing strength of the region’s continue reading : DTI reinforces commitment to coffee excellence with “Kape Dose” in Region 12
Dasmariñas, Cavite—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hosted an educational tour for 450 students from the University of Northern Philippines (UNP). The visits took place at the DTI’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) Testing Laboratory on March 21 and 28. This initiative aimed to enhance the students’ understanding of standards, technical regulations, and conformity continue reading : DTI hosts learning tour for over 400 University of Northern Philippines students
Luisiana, Laguna — On March 7, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office through Negosyo Center Luisiana, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Luisiana, conducted the seminar entitled “Financial Opportunities for MSMEs: DTI-SBCorp Loan Programs & Consumer Education” at 3rd Floor Luisiana Cibac Building, Luisiana, Laguna, which was participated continue reading : Luisiana MSMEs Unlock Financial Opportunities through DTI-Laguna Seminar on SBCorp Loan Programs
Santa Rosa City — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), represented by its Negosyo Center Santa Rosa City and Negosyo Center Biñan City, in collaboration with the Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department (CLDD) of Calamba City, conducted a webinar entitled “Effective Negotiation Skills cum Consumer Education” on March 14, 2025, continue reading : DTI-Laguna Negosyo Centers Santa Rosa and Biñan Bring In Effective Negotiation Skills Consumer Education
Santa Rosa City — The Laguna Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Laguna), represented by its Negosyo Center Santa Rosa, conducted a seminar entitled “Budget Management” on March 10, 2025, at the Holy Rosary College in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. This program was designed to equip future entrepreneurs and people who are continue reading : DTI-Laguna Equips Santa Rosa City MSMEs and Provides Seminar on Budget Management
Pagsanjan, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) through Negosyo Center Pagsanjan, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Pagsanjan and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), conducted a seminar on “Financial Literacy and Consumer Education” on March 21, 2025, for DSWD beneficiaries under Sustainable Livelihood continue reading : DTI-Laguna Hosts Seminar on Financial Literacy cum Consumer Education for DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program Beneficiaries
Guimaras, Philippines—Aiming to strengthen youth entrepreneurship education in 31 farm schools across Western Visayas, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) officially launched the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) for Region 6 at the Catalino G. Nava Farm School on April 04. This milestone follows the signing of a memorandum continue reading : DTI, DepEd launch Youth Entrepreneurship Program in Guimaras, expanding to Western Visayas farm schools
Lanao del Norte, Philippines—“Work smart, not hard, and surround yourself with the right people.” These are the guiding words of Regine Mae S. Rizon, the woman behind Laregina Coconut Products Manufacturing. Even as a child playing vendor, Regine Mae harbored a dream of becoming a “tindera” or vendor. Witnessing her mother’s entrepreneurial endeavors, she gained continue reading : Glowing naturally: Transforming hair and skin care with coconut products
Baguio City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by no less than Secretary Cristina A. Roque, continues its intensified nationwide price and supply monitoring operations. This heightened activity aims to ensure fair trade practices and promote consumer protection across the country. Following a monitoring activity in Mabalacat, Pampanga on April 03, Secretary Roque continue reading : DTI Chief leads price watch in Baguio markets