CENTRAL VISAYAS – Some 98 MSMEs in the region received negosyo kits under DTI’s Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Pag-Asenso (PPG) program in June 2024. These distributions coincided with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visits to Negros Oriental on June 27 and Bohol on June 28, with a separate ceremony held in Cebu on June 28. continue reading : 98 MSMEs in Central Visayas receive DTI ‘negosyo kits’
CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu has conferred Gold Bagwis Seals to 32 business establishments in recognition of their efforts to uphold the rights and welfare of consumers and practice responsible business. In an awarding ceremony held on Tuesday, June 25, DTI Cebu Provincial Director Rose Mae M. Quiñanola stated that continue reading : 32 Cebu establishments receive DTI Gold ‘Bagwis’ Awards
CENTRAL VISAYAS – About 800 sari-sari store owners from the region participated in the nationwide launch of the DTI Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program (SSSAP) on June 26, 2024. Dubbed “Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!”, the SSSAP aims to equip ‘saripreneurs’ with essential knowledge and accelerate their business operations through digital solutions. The first module, “e-Level continue reading : 800 Sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join DTI’s advancement program
CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 (DTI-7) successfully conducted its Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), You Can BYOB! (Be Your Own Boss) workshop in June 2024. This practical, activity-based, learner-centered training is designed to equip youth with essential business skills, empowering them to conceive, design, and launch their own businesses by the continue reading : DTI 7 empowers youth entrepreneurs in Asturias, Cebu
CENTRAL VISAYAS – At least nineteen (19) local creatives in the region have successfully completed DTI’s revived Digital Services Entrepreneurs Advancement Mentorship (DREAM) program. This initiative, dedicated to advancing local entrepreneurs in the digital arena, has demonstrated remarkable growth and impact since its inception in 2021. Originally launched in response to the challenges posed by continue reading : Nineteen local creatives finish DTI 7’s DREAM Program
TAGBILARAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 Central Visayas hosted “FabX PH: Celebrating a Decade of Fablabs’ Innovation in the Philippines” on 9-10 May 2024. The two-day event aimed to commemorate a decade of innovation, collaboration, and transformative impact made by fabrication laboratories (Fablabs) in the country. Attended by Fablabs, continue reading : DTI Region 7 marks decade of Fablab innovation in the Philippines
DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL – The Consumer Night Run, held in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), witnessed an overwhelming turnout with over 200 runners, enthusiasts, and consumer advocates participating in the event. Organized by Negros Oriental Association of Service and Repair Shops Inc. (NOASARSI), the fun run supported by the DTI Negros Oriental continue reading : Negros Oriental consumer night run draws over 200 participants in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day
TAGBILARAN, BOHOL – DTI Bohol joined the Inauguration of Kadiwa ng Pangulo at the Old Tagbilaran Airport. The opening ceremony was held last March 15, 2024 while the activity lasted until Sunday, 17 March 2024. The inaugural activity was graced by dignitaries who have given their full support to the program. This event is a continue reading : DTI joins the inauguration of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Bohol
SIQUIJOR – The participation of the Department of Trade and Industry – Siquijor Provincial Office in the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in Siquijor was noteworthy. Held at the Siquijor State College campus in Larena on February 18-19, 2024, the event saw active involvement from the agency. During the ceremonial turnover, the DTI handed over continue reading : DTI empowers businesses and consumers at the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Siquijor
CEBU CITY — Local stakeholders from the creative industries, including players and ecosystem enablers, gathered for the FiestaKucha Cebu Conference on Monday, September 25. This event followed the launch of ‘FiestaKucha’ by DTI 7, as part of the Philippine Creative Industries Month. The initiative aims to raise awareness and shed light on existing programs that continue reading : DTI 7 concludes ‘FiestaKucha Cebu’ with ‘The Creative Industries Conference’