DTI R6 and FiberHome explore smart public transport solutions in Iloilo City

ILOILO CITY – The local government of Iloilo City, headed by City Mayor Jerry Trenas, warmly welcomed the team from FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies Co., Ltd. during their courtesy visit at the Iloilo City Hall on May 8. Accompanied by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 staff, led by OIC-RD Ermelinda Pollentes, the continue reading : DTI R6 and FiberHome explore smart public transport solutions in Iloilo City

Local startups win big at DTI’s Moonshot TNK Pitching Competition

ILOILO CITY- Three local startups from Region 6 were hailed as winners of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Moonshot TNK: Sustaining MSMEs through Trabaho, Negosyo, at Konsyumer (TNK) Innovative Solutions Pitching Competition on 19 October 2022 at the Zuri Hotel in Iloilo City as one of the highlights of the Online Slingshot for Region continue reading : Local startups win big at DTI’s Moonshot TNK Pitching Competition

DTI R6’s annual Panublion Trade Fair returns with more innovations

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 6 will hold its annual marketing event, entitled Panubli-on 2022, a regional trade fair of Western Visayas, with the theme “Advancing Innovations”.  Conducted since 2003, Panubli-on has evolved to become a byword of quality, craftsmanship and innovation.  The fair will depict the rich culture of the region and continue reading : DTI R6’s annual Panublion Trade Fair returns with more innovations

DTI Region 6 participates in the first quarter online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)

The DTI Region 6 participates in the first quarter online (NSED). This is regularly done once every quarter to help raise awareness on what to do during an earthquake. The public is also reminded to always be prepared, and to join programs and activities that aims to strengthen the public’s readiness in facing disasters and continue reading : DTI Region 6 participates in the first quarter online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)

DTI-Region 6 to nurture In-School Youth entreps, start-ups

In line with the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP!) Mentorship Academy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 has launched a program to stimulate and enhance the entrepreneurial mindset among the In-School Youth (ISY). Dubbed as the YEP!: In-School Entrepreneurs Academy (YEP!: iSEA), it aims to guide young entrepreneurs to operate their business successfully continue reading : DTI-Region 6 to nurture In-School Youth entreps, start-ups

DTI-R6 urges establishments to secure Safety Seal Certification

The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary certification scheme asserting that an establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government, and uses or integrates its contact tracing with StaySafe.ph. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issues the Safety Seal Certificate for supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, membership shopping clubs, construction continue reading : DTI-R6 urges establishments to secure Safety Seal Certification

DTI, Rep. Baronda partnersfor livelihood initiatives

DTI Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon and Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda are collaborating with each other on the possible projects to improve the working condition of micro entrepreneurs in the metropolis.

18 establishments sell non-conforming products –-DTI-6

Enforcement teams deployed in the different provinces here checks on the markings on steel bars in randomly selected hardware stores in the region. Of the 41 establishments randomly monitored by enforcement teams deployed in the provinces here, 18 hardware stores were found selling uncertified/ substandard steel bars following the synchronized conduct of monitoring and enforcement continue reading : 18 establishments sell non-conforming products –-DTI-6