Batangas City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the expansion of Omega Global Technologies, Inc.’s (Omega GTI) regional office in the Philippines on March 6. Facilitated by the DTI’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV), this expansion signifies the growth of the Silicon Valley-based comprehensive 4PL supply chain solutions firm, continue reading : DTI welcomes PH expansion of Silicon Valley 4PL firm, OMEGA GTI Asia, Inc.
Rodriguez, Rizal | The DTI-Rizal through Negosyo Center Rodriguez participated the Career Development Support Program organized by the Local Government of Rodriguez through its Public Employment Service Office and Montalban Livelihood titled “Trabaho, Negosyo, Asenso” held last March 7, 2025 at Sitio Catmon, Brgy. San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal. Together with DOLE-Rizal, the agency was invited continue reading : DTI 4-A Rizal Through Negosyo Center Rodriguez Joins in the Career Development Support Program
Calamba City, Laguna — On February 27, 2025, the Laguna Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Negosyo Centers Majayjay and Rizal, in partnership with the Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department (CLDD) of Calamba City, hosted a seminar on “Basic Pricing and Costing cum Consumer Education” at the Jose Rizal Coliseum, continue reading : DTI-Laguna, CLDD strengthen Calamba MSMEs through basic pricing and costing and consumer education seminar
Liliw, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Laguna Provincial Office, in collaboration with DTI Ilocos Norte and the Local Government Units of Vintar in Ilocos Norte and of Liliw in Laguna, successfully conducted a benchmarking activity focused on “Technology Development Support for the Footwear Industry” on February 26, 2025. The activity continue reading : DTI and local partners support footwear MSMEs with tech development
Cavite, Philippines — Kaiser Roleen R. Mendoza, a graduate of Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurial Management, harbored a lifelong dream of reviving his family’s legacy. His grandmother founded 3 Cousins Digman Halo-Halo in 1977, a local favorite known for its unique and homemade ingredients. Sadly, the business closed its doors in 1988. Unbowed continue reading : 3 Cousins Digman Halo-Halo: A family recipe turned frozen sensation
Cavite, Philippines — What started as a simple endeavor to share delicious “pulutan” (finger food) with friends has grown into a celebrated brand in Cavite:. This is the story of Ms. Rhea Santillan and her business, Pat & Kat Pork Chicharon. Starting from humble beginnings, their pork “chicharon” quickly gained popularity, earning recognition as one continue reading : From simple ‘pulutan’ to a ‘patok’ brand
Cavite, Philippines—In 2000, Mrs. Mary Grace Sanarez moved to China as a dependent of her husband. During their time abroad, the family frequently hosted feasts and served tapa to visitors. This dish became a beloved comfort food, inspiring her to open a “tapsihan” business upon her return home. However, in November 2019, as the COVID-19 continue reading : Gracia’s Tapsihan: A Business Born from Crisis
The DTI Region 4-A Rizal, together with Rizal MSEs, actively participated in ProPak Philippines 2025, held from February 12-14 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. The delegation attended the event on its second day, exploring the latest advancements in processing and packaging technologies. ProPak Philippines is recognized as the premier international trade event for continue reading : DTI Rizal and Rizal MSMEs participated in ProPak Philippines 2025
What started as a simple venture sharing delicious “pulutan” (finger food) with friends has grown into a celebrated brand in Cavite—this is the journey of Ms. Rhea Santillan and her business, Lucky Food Services (Pat & Kat Pork Chicharon). Starting from humble beginnings, their pork chicharon quickly gained popularity and was recognized as one of continue reading : Pat & Kat Pork Chicharon: from simple pulutan to a celebrated brand
Kaiser Roleen R. Mendoza, a graduate of Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurial Management, always harboured a dream of reviving his family’s legacy. Founded by his grandmother in 1977, 3 Cousins Digman Halo-Halo once delighted local palates with its unique and homemade ingredients. Sadly, the business shuttered its doors in 1988. Unbowed by setbacks, continue reading : 3 Cousins Digman Halo-Halo: A family recipe turned frozen sensation