GET TO KNOW DTI- REGION 2

DTI Region 02 or DTI Cagayan Valley Region is composed of five (5) provinces –Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya; and four cities: Tuguegarao, Cauayan, Ilagan, and Santiago.

The Cagayan Valley Region is abundant in agricultural products such as rice, corn, peanut, beans, and fruits making Region 02 known as the Top Corn Producer and second in palay production in the Philippines. Among the priority sectors being promoted for development by DTI R02 includes Agribusiness (Coffee, Cacao, Coconut, Pineapple, Peanut, Mango, Root crops, Banana, Citrus, Rice and Corn processing, waste processing of rice hull and corn husk), Bamboo, Home style & Wearables (furniture and creative industries), IT BPM and e-commerce, and Tourism/Agri-tourism.

Region 02 is working towards the attainment of its desired role to become the country’s “Prime Water Resource, Agro-Industrial Hub, and Emerging Tourism Destination” through the collaborative efforts of all concerned line agencies and stakeholders. The region is also is geared towards the promotion of investment opportunities positioning Cagayan Valley as the gateway to Northern Philippines.

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DTI-SB Corp Regional Roadshow empower over 180 Bizmen with New Financial Opportunities  
As part of the National MSME Week celebration, the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp.), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office, conducted the DTI-SB Corp Regional Roadshow on 17 July 2024 at Balai Gloria, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. Over 180 participants, including
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Crafting Change: DTI Isabela and DOH empower drug reformists through Bamboo Handicrafts
In line with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2’s mission to uplift community lives, especially those in the informal sectors, DTI Isabela, through its Bamboo Industry Enhancement Program, collaborated with the Department of Health (DOH) to deliver a comprehensive 2-day Training on Bamboo Handicrafts Making. This training
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DTI Isabela, TESDA-ISAT kick off Comprehensive Automotive Servicing Training for Technicians    
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Isabela Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority – Isabela School of Arts and Trades (TESDA-ISAT), proudly launched a specialized automotive servicing training program on 23 July 2024, at the ISAT-TESDA Training Hall in Calamagui 2nd, City
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Empowering Women in Batanes: DTI and DICT’s collaborative effort through DIWA
Recognizing the talents and profound impact of women in shaping our communities, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Batanes joined hands with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in fostering women empowerment through its Digital Innovation for Women Advancement (DIWA) Program. This significant event was held
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#BatanesSmartIsland: DTI, DICT, and PGB tandem to elevate MSMEs and create digital job opportunities for Batanes
With the shared vision of fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development, DTI R2 Batanes, led by Provincial Director Ellerie Mila G. Ramel, shared insights on the business environment and enhancement of Ivatan talents at the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT)'s Enhanced Institutional Development Workshop for Batanes on 18
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DTI and LGU Camalaniugan successfully hold 2nd Mobile Product Standard Showcase cum Diskwento Caravan
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 and DTI Cagayan Provincial Offices, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) Camalaniugan, Cagayan, successfully staged the 2nd Run of the Mobile Product Standards Showcase cum Diskwento Caravan on 11 July 2024 at the Municipal Grounds in Camalaniugan, Cagayan. The
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DTI R2 conducts successful 2nd Regional MSME Summit, empowering MSMEs towards innovation and resilience
Pushing for more resilient, innovative, and competitive MSMEs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 successfully conducts its 2nd Regional Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Summit on 11 July 2024. In her opening speech, DTI Region 2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V addresses all governments,
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2nd Quarter PMSMED Council meeting highlights sustaining Nueva Vizcaya’s economic growth
The Second Quarter Provincial MSME Development (PMSMED) Council Meeting brought together a total of 23 stakeholders/members from the government, private, MSME, academe, women, and youth sectors, on 10 July 2024, to discuss strategies for sustaining Nueva Vizcaya’s impressive economic performance as one of the top fastest-growing provinces in the country.
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DTI R2 NV strikes gold in Runruno, Quezon
With the goal of strengthening the partnership between both organizations, Team DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya led by Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao visited FCF Minerals Corporation in Runruno, Quezon on 15 July 2024 to meet their key officials and have a mine tour. After a brief introduction and orientation
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DTI R2 NV, Canadian Org. eye collaboration on women empowerment
As part of the significant steps towards fostering MSME development and women empowerment, DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao met with Project Officer Vener Valerio of Catalyste+ (formerly known as Canadian Executive Service Organization), as the latter conducted a courtesy visit on 09 July 2024. Catalyste+
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