Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 has partnered with Google Philippines to launch the DTIxGoogle Certification Program 2024. The partnership is part of DTI’s commitment to develop and enhance the digital skills of individuals who are seeking more significant job opportunities. The Google Certification Program aims to provide digital training and re-skilling opportunities continue reading : DTI-10 partners with Google for free program
How a hardware manager took the leap to open a bakeshop
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Imagine a ray of sunshine—that’s Alton Perez. He’s the type of person who would sit comfortably as a guest in a forum and instantly light up the room with a positive outlook. He isn’t shy about sharing funny stories of his early experiences as an entrepreneur. Alton has his own share of continue reading : How a hardware manager took the leap to open a bakeshop
Calixto and his unexpected Buko Pie Success
NORTHERN MINDANAO – “Without DTI, this business would not exist.” Calixto Daquiado had no intention of starting a buko pie business. He only wanted to give it a try after hearing about the financial assistance for MSMEs by the Dpepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI) back in 1989. He was not an entrepreneur. He was continue reading : Calixto and his unexpected Buko Pie Success
Local designer brings Filipino creations to global trade shows
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Cagayan de Oro-based Interior Designer Nicole Cabanlet continues to penetrate the global market with her intricate Filipino designs. Last January 18-20, 2024, Cabanlet showcased the innovative designs of Indigenous.ph at the Maison&Objet, a premier design trade fair in Paris, France. Among the exhibited pieces that garnered significant attention was Cabanlet’s masterpiece—the mesmerizing continue reading : Local designer brings Filipino creations to global trade shows
Coffee farmers experience legacy through bean grading
NORTHERN MINDANAO – For years, generations of farmers in Misamis Oriental have poured their hard work into cultivating one of the most traded commodities in the world—coffee. Yet, many of these farmers have never tasted the coffee beans that they have passionately cultivated. Traditionally, these farmers’ beans were traded as cherries or green coffee beans continue reading : Coffee farmers experience legacy through bean grading
Govt. agencies unite for first ConsumerNet meeting for 2024
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Representatives from government agencies with consumer protection mandates in region 10 convened for the first Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) meeting for the year on March 13, 2024 at the Conference Room of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10, Cagayan de Oro City. The meeting dealt on consumer concerns on pyramid continue reading : Govt. agencies unite for first ConsumerNet meeting for 2024
DTI-10 joins celebration for responsible AI for consumers in World Consumer Rights Day
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 joins over 200 consumer groups in over 100 countries across the world in commemorating World Consumer Rights Day. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every March 15 to raise global awareness on consumer rights, protection, and empowerment. With the theme, “Fair and Responsible AI continue reading : DTI-10 joins celebration for responsible AI for consumers in World Consumer Rights Day
Cagayan de Oro designer completes OBRA Masterclass, unveils new designs in international furniture expo
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Cagayan de Oro-based Interior Designer Nicole Cabanlet has successfully graduated from the OBRA Design Masterclass Program of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Program of the Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME Academy (PTTC-GMEA) on March 8, 2024. The OBRA Design Masterclass Program for the Furniture Industry is a specialized continue reading : Cagayan de Oro designer completes OBRA Masterclass, unveils new designs in international furniture expo
DTI destroys more than P760-k worth of uncertified products
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental destroyed more than P760,000 worth of uncertified products at the City Engineering and Public Works Compound, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City on March 12, 2024. The products were seized during a product surveillance and enforcement operations conducted by the DTI provincial office, after the continue reading : DTI destroys more than P760-k worth of uncertified products
DTI-10 launches first batch of mentoring program for 2024
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 launched the first batch of its Kapatid Mentor Me-Money, Market, Encounter (KMME-MME) for 2024 in Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City on March 7, 2024. KMME-MME is a 10-module mentorship and coaching program that aims to upscale the country’s Micro and Small continue reading : DTI-10 launches first batch of mentoring program for 2024