DTI MIMAROPA transfers fish and seaweed processing facilities to coastal groups in Coron and Busuanga, Palawan

PALAWAN – In an attempt to cultivate and protect the marine industry in the Calamianes Group of Islands in the province of Palawan, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MIMAROPA instituted two shared service facilities for fish and seaweed processing.  The official turnover ceremony of the Bogtong Fish Processing Facility for the Bogtong continue reading : DTI MIMAROPA transfers fish and seaweed processing facilities to coastal groups in Coron and Busuanga, Palawan

DTI leads consumer awareness and protection through sustainability in MIMAROPA

MAKATI CITY – With the theme, ‘Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transition’, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- MIMAROPA region’s provincial offices and Negosyo Centers lined up activities in celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2023 promoting access to sustainable energy to consumers and other stakeholders in the region.  DTI Oriental Mindoro continue reading : DTI leads consumer awareness and protection through sustainability in MIMAROPA

DTI MIMAROPA opens call for mentees for free online business mentorship program

MAKATI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region launched a nationwide search for entrepreneurs to join its annual Kapatid Mentor ME-MME (KMME-MME) program. KMME is a 10-week module mentorship program that optimizes weekly virtual interactions between the mentors and mentees with the key goal of boosting the entrepreneurial capacity of the continue reading : DTI MIMAROPA opens call for mentees for free online business mentorship program

Cacao farmers showcase Filipino chocolate brands at Valentine’s trade fair

ODIONGAN, ROMBLON — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region’s provincial Valentine’s Day fairs made a return on February 14, 2023, assisting cacao farmers and student entrepreneurs in Romblon and Marinduque. In partnership with the local government unit of Odiongan in Romblon, DTI organized a multimodal mini-bazaar promoting the cacao industry in the continue reading : Cacao farmers showcase Filipino chocolate brands at Valentine’s trade fair

From Home-baker to Entrepreneur Rockstar: the success story of Caramela Sweets

More than a “Marine Wonderland”, Occidental Mindoro is home to a thriving baking industry with several pastry shops and other bakeries fulfilling the sweet cravings of every Mindoreño. A budding name in the industry is Caramela Sweets from the municipality of San Jose. Relatively new in the business, Ana Carmela Paredes, owner, accepted and fulfilled continue reading : From Home-baker to Entrepreneur Rockstar: the success story of Caramela Sweets

Entrepreneurial success with a heart: A story of growth and persistence

When people think about how they are going to spend their weekends, most people visualize rest. However, for the family of Chona Calayo, weekends are meant for baking for profit.  Moriones Bakers’ Shoppe started its business operations in 1998 when Ms. Calayo, a former bookkeeper of Marinducare Foundation Inc. purchased pieces of machinery and equipment continue reading : Entrepreneurial success with a heart: A story of growth and persistence

Success story fresh from the oven: The Lea’s Special Uraro Cookies Journey

Marinduque’s business scene is full of success stories passed down from generation to generation. Regio’s family is not a stranger to that narrative with the birth of Lea’s Special Uraro Cookies. Four years before their small business was established, Mrs. Felisa Regio, the nurturer of the Regio family, was already making arrowroot cookies and selling continue reading : Success story fresh from the oven: The Lea’s Special Uraro Cookies Journey