GET TO KNOW DTI- REGION 5
DTI-05 or the Bicol Region is composed of four contiguous provinces: Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, and Sorsogon; two island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate; and seven cities namely, Legazpi, Naga, Iriga, Tabaco, Ligao, Sorsogon, and Masbate.
The largest component of the region’s economy is agriculture. It is known for its pili nuts, coconuts, abaca, banana, coffee, and jackfruit, as well as for rice and corn. Their other industries include commercial fishing, mining, handicrafts, jewelry manufacturing, among others.
NEWSSUCCESS STORIES
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforced the Philippines’ position as a premier global investment destination by welcoming the expansion plans of Canadian gold mining company B2Gold Corporation in the country. During a courtesy visit to Secretary Roque, B2Gold Vice President Neil Reeder, B2Gold Senior Vice President
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Paris, France — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported the remarkable performance of Bicol-based pili nut companies, generating sales of USD 653,970 or PHP 38.45 million at the Salon International de l’Alimentation SIAL. The exhibit, which ran for five (5) days in France last October 19, featured the four
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Sabang, Prieto Diaz, Seamancor Eco Developers Inc. was conceived on December 6, 1994 and started a pilot project on Eco-Tourism. There you can see mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs from their fish sanctuary. For years, they have protected the area against illegal fishing and other factors that might bring
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Prime Legacy, Inc. in Daraga, Albay has gone a long way since 2001, when Nacion sisters decided to put it up as a corporation, a business they inherited from their parents. Its growth can be attributed to the persevering Nacion sisters who are both hands-on in the business and both
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A visit to Bicol is not complete without trying its famous pili nuts and other pili delicacies. Truly an enchanting indulgence. Every bite is a heaven’s delight! WELCOME TO THE HOME OF PILI NUT PRODUCTS. Nutritious, delectable and the next big thing to hit the international market. The Pili nut
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