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
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with SM City Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Uptown and SM CDO Downtown, successfully conducted two Business Continuity Plan (BCP) training sessions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from March 20 to 28, respectively. The key topics and workshops included understanding business continue reading : DTI, SM train entrepreneurs on business continuity plan
When nurtured in a supportive environment, entrepreneurs flourish. Take the case of Marie Claire Bince, the entrepreneur behind Purple Craft and an embodiment of resilience and innovation. Marie Claire started Purple Craft CDO with a focus on scrapbooking. However, she had to quickly adapt and reinvent the business when the pandemic hit in 2020. “With continue reading : Women in Business: The Journey of Purple Craft
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) generated a total of PHP 600,741.05 in sales and served 4,047 customers during its Diskwento Caravan Women’s Month Edition on March 19 to 21. Organized by the DTI Misamis Oriental, the three-day caravan brought together 23 manufacturers and retailers from Cagayan de Oro City continue reading : DTI’s Diskwento Caravan raises over PHP 600K in sales, supports MSMEs during Women’s Month
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
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
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, 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
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 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