DTI-supported coffee farmer in Lanao del Norte wins at 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition

Iligan City —Edelyn Dales, a local coffee farmer supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), won the top prize in the 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition’s 4th Elimination Round (Provincial Level) held on March 1. Dales, representing the Somiorang Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative, triumphed over 17 other participants to claim the champion’s title. Organized by continue reading : DTI-supported coffee farmer in Lanao del Norte wins at 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition

Man in orange apron sorts cocoa beans on a wooden table next to chocolate processing equipment.

From Seeds to Success: The cacao journey of Balaoro farmers

Bukidnon, Philippines — What started as a small farmers’ association in the remote barangay of Balaoro, Kadingilan, Bukidnon, has grown into a thriving agribusiness. This transformation proves that perseverance, strong leadership, and government support can empower rural communities. This is the story of the Balaoro Farmers Association, Inc. (BAFA), one of the Department of Trade continue reading : From Seeds to Success: The cacao journey of Balaoro farmers

Gingog LGU Mayor Erick Cañosa; DILG-Northern Mindanao, led by Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino-Sunga; DTI Misamis Oriental, led by PD Abear; the DTI-Northern Mindanao Regional Office; and the project beneficiaries during the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of the farm-to-market road in Barangay Bal-ason.

DTI breaks ground on PHP 26M farm-to-market road in Misamis Oriental

Misamis Oriental, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a groundbreaking ceremony on February 24 to mark the start of the construction of a farm-to-market road in Barangay Bal-ason, Gingoog City. The 1.06-kilometer road improvement project, with a total cost of PHP 26 million, is expected to benefit 905 households. Specifically, it continue reading : DTI breaks ground on PHP 26M farm-to-market road in Misamis Oriental

DTI joins turnover of Timbangan ng Bayan to LGUs in Northern Mindanao

Lanao del Norte, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined in a  series of turnover ceremonies under the Timbangan ng Bayan (TNB) program to select local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao. The turnover ceremonies were part of “Tamang Timbangan, Para Hindi Kulang” project, which provided branded, caged, five-kilo weighing scales to public wet markets continue reading : DTI joins turnover of Timbangan ng Bayan to LGUs in Northern Mindanao

Bukidnon enterprises get a boost from DTI’s product development support

Bukidnon, Philippines—Four agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Bukidnon successfully finished the product development project led by the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). This annual initiative aims to elevate the packaging and labeling of locally produced products by ARBs. Held from September to December 2024, the project’s latest run focused continue reading : Bukidnon enterprises get a boost from DTI’s product development support

DTI turns over PHP30-M improved farm-to-market road in Lanao Del Norte

Lanao del Norte, Philippines-The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) turned over a  PHP 30-million farm-to-market road improvement project on February 12. Located in La Libertad, Pulang Yuta, Calube, Tipolo in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, the  project  aims to boost local farmers’ incomes by improving access to markets. The farm-to-market infrastructure (FMI) was jointly funded continue reading : DTI turns over PHP30-M improved farm-to-market road in Lanao Del Norte

Misamis Oriental Provincial Cacao Industry Development Council holds year-end assessment and evaluation 

Misamis Oriental Provincial Cacao Industry Development Council held its annual assessment and evaluation last December 27, 2024 at the Dynasty Court Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City to review and align the progress of the province’s cacao industry with the Philippine Cacao Roadmap. The annual assessment provided insights into the long-term growth potential of the cacao continue reading : Misamis Oriental Provincial Cacao Industry Development Council holds year-end assessment and evaluation 

DTI MisOr gets approval for P10 million abaca mechanization project

Misamis Oriental – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental has received the approval for a ₱10 million project under DTI’s Shared Service Facilities (SSF) program from the SSF National Technical Committee on December 5, 2024. In partnership with the Provincial Local Government Unit of Misamis Oriental, the project focuses on enhancing the processing continue reading : DTI MisOr gets approval for P10 million abaca mechanization project

DTI MisOr facilitates yearend assessment for CDO Price Coordinating Council

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental facilitated the 2024 Year-end Assessment and Planning session for the Cagayan de Oro City Price Coordinating Council (CDO CPCC) on December 19, 2024. DTI Misamis Oriental serves as the Vice Chairperson and Secretariat of CDO CPCC. The year-end assessment and planning were organized to review the Council’s continue reading : DTI MisOr facilitates yearend assessment for CDO Price Coordinating Council

DTI MisOr, Oro Chamber launch shared service facility to boost creative industry in NorMin

Cagayan de Oro City – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental and the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (Oro Chamber) launch the OROBEST Creative and Mindspace Center on December 23, 2024, at the Oro Chamber Business Development Center. The initiative is funded under the Shared Service Facilities (SSF), a continue reading : DTI MisOr, Oro Chamber launch shared service facility to boost creative industry in NorMin