On November 17, 2022, DTI Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Region), led by the Regional Coconut Industry Focal Person, Ms. Manilyn Ponce, cooperators, and other delegates from the region traveled to Gumaca, Quezon, to conduct benchmarking activity on the Gumaca Coco Coir Consumer Coop (GCCCC) located at Brgy. Villabota, Gumaca, Quezon, under the DTI Region 2 continue reading : DTI Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Region) conducts benchmarking activity at Gumaca Coco Coir Consumer Coop in Gumaca, Quezon
DTI R2 generates over P3-M sales at 15th Padday Na Lima
The Bayanihan spirit yet again rekindles as the first-ever hybrid edition of the Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair (RTF) concludes generating more than P3-M in sales surpassing the P1-M target. The week-long event lasted from 1-7 December 2021 and was participated in by over 100 MSMEs and farmers from all over the valley. The continue reading : DTI R2 generates over P3-M sales at 15th Padday Na Lima
CacaoLoka from beans to bliss: DTI, NV cacao champs ink pact for new SSF project
The cacao goodness never ends as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 and the Nueva Vizcaya Cacao Growers Association Inc. sealed their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement on 18 November 2021, for the establishment of a new Shared Service Facility (SSF) Project entitled “Cacao Processing Facility Upgrading Project” continue reading : CacaoLoka from beans to bliss: DTI, NV cacao champs ink pact for new SSF project
DTI, PLGU Nueva Vizcaya launch fourth OTOP Hub
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in close partnership with the Provincial Local Government Unit (LGU) of Nueva Vizcaya, launched the 4th One Town One Product (OTOP) Philippines Hub in Region 2, 18 November 2021. The newly launched OTOP Hub will serve as an avenue for the DTI-assisted homegrown entrepreneurs in the continue reading : DTI, PLGU Nueva Vizcaya launch fourth OTOP Hub
DTI R2, TBI-BizNest, CSU-DOST R2 Food Innovation Center on marketability of Region 2 products
With the continuous interventions of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in bolstering the agri-business sector in Region 2 amid the pandemic, officers and staff of the DTI R2 met with the officers of CSU-Business Incubation Zone for Novel and Sustainable Technology Enterprises (TBI-BizNest), a Technology Business Incubator, and CSU-DOST 2 Food Innovation Center continue reading : DTI R2, TBI-BizNest, CSU-DOST R2 Food Innovation Center on marketability of Region 2 products
Cagayan Valley’s local coffee brews towards quality, sustainability
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 conducted a free webinar on Latte Art Making on 29-30 September via Zoom and Facebook live. This was participated in by 402 baristas, coffee shop owners, and coffee stakeholders. This webinar is the third and last module of the coffee webinar trilogy with the theme “Bukas continue reading : Cagayan Valley’s local coffee brews towards quality, sustainability
DTI R2 gearing up for Buy Local product development initiatives
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, supporting its Buy Local advocacy, conducted a series of product development initiatives for its food and non-food sector beneficiaries on 24-30 September 2021. This activity aimed to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) build their capabilities and improve their products to meet the requirements continue reading : DTI R2 gearing up for Buy Local product development initiatives
DTI R2 kicks off Consumer Welfare Month celebration
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, led by Regional Director (RD) Leah Pulido Ocampo, commenced the 2021 Consumer Welfare Month Celebration today via Zoom and Facebook Live. This year’s celebration with the theme, “Digital Consumers: The New Normal” aims to enhance consumers’ knowledge and skills on their use of the internet and continue reading : DTI R2 kicks off Consumer Welfare Month celebration
We Heal As One: Collaborative dialogue in response to possible demand surge of medical grade oxygen in Region 2
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 and Department of Health (DOH) Region 2 spearheaded a dialogue among concerned agencies and private entities in Region 2 via Zoom to strategize a regional response for the possible surge in the demand of medical-grade oxygen in view of the rising number of COVID-19 patients and continue reading : We Heal As One: Collaborative dialogue in response to possible demand surge of medical grade oxygen in Region 2
Fruits of Labor
Lorelie G. Valdez is the owner of RLGV Fruit Wine Industry, a fruit winery in the municipality of Alicia, Isabela established in year 2014. Processing wine started as a hobby of Lorelie, with her family’s encouragement and support, her hobby soon became her business. RLGV Fruit Wine Industry manufactures Bignay wine from fresh harvested currant continue reading : Fruits of Labor