DTI-REGION 6 NEWS
PASAY CITY - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) honored ten cities from Western Visayas at the 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Ceremonial Awarding held on August 6, 2024 at the Philippine Trade Training Center. The event recognized outstanding creative proposals aimed at driving socio-economic growth through local creative sectors. The
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Iloilo City - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI brought together 80 coconut farmers, processors and food micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for a Regional Halal Orientation on August 29, 2024, at the District21 Hotel in Iloilo City. The event introduced attendees to the global Halal
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In a significant boost to local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the SATOCA Agrarian Reform Cooperative from the Province of Negros Occidental has clinched the title of Best Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project in Western Visayas for 2024. The announcement was made during the annual SSF Mid-year Assessment and
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Three organizations from Western Visayas (Region VI) were honored at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners held at Malacañang Palace on July 10, 2024. The awardees from Region VI are (1) Capiz State University Intellectual Property Management
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WESTERN VISAYAS - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced the release of the "Gabay sa Pamimili ng School Supplies" for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, set to commence on July 29, 2024. DTI VI Regional Director Rachel Nufable stated, "This annual guide is crucial for consumers as
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WESTERN VISAYAS - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI has launched its 2024 Youth Entrepreneurship Program: You Can Be Your Own Boss (YEP-BYOB) on July 3 at District21 Hotel, Iloilo City. This three-day training program, running until July 5, brings together 30 aspiring young entrepreneurs from across
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WESTERN VISAYAS - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI reported an impressive turnout for the nationwide launch of its Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program (SSSAP) on June 26, 2024. The virtual event attracted 340 sari-sari store owners from across the region, far surpassing the initial target of 200
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WESTERN VISAYAS - Industry leaders, government officials, private sector representatives and academic experts convened on June 28, 2024 to develop a comprehensive roadmap aimed at establishing Western Visayas as the Health Information Management Services (HIMS) Capital of the world and a seedbed for startups by 2028. The Department of Trade
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ILOILO CITY - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI is vying for its first Red Orchid Award, a recognition given by the Department of Health (DOH) for implementing a 100% tobacco-free environment. On June 24, 2024, the DTI VI's anti-smoking and vaping team met with the representatives
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WESTERN VISAYAS - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI has thrown its full support behind an innovative program aimed at empowering local weavers and designers through sustainable and digitally-driven solutions. During the Regenerative Philippines Innovation Workshop held on, June 18, 2024, organized by tech startup Panublix Innovations
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