The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in collaboration with Cagayan Valley Cacao Industry Development Council, successfully held the two-day webinar on quality standards in cacao production and postharvest management on 21-22 July 2021 via Zoom that was attended by 102 cacao stakeholders. This was held to capacitate the region’s cacao stakeholders with continue reading : Cagayan Valley holds webinar on quality standards in cacao production
DTI-R2 Buy Local campaign secures RDC’s seal of approval
In line with the Buy Local advocacy of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 jumpstarted by Regional Director (RD) Leah Pulido Ocampo in 2019, the Regional Development Council II (RDC II) passed resolution no. 2-3 s. 2021 which supports the campaign. Said resolution enjoins all local government units (LGUs), regional line agencies, continue reading : DTI-R2 Buy Local campaign secures RDC’s seal of approval
DTI-Region 2 supports DOH campaign Resbakuna against COVID-19
The Department of Health-Region 2 (DOH-R2) continues to intensify their Resbakuna program to eligible populations in the region. Last 8 July 2021, the frontliners of Department of Trade and Industry – Region 2 (DTI-R2) were among those who received their first dose of vaccine. With this government support, DTI-R2 will further intensify its efforts to continue reading : DTI-Region 2 supports DOH campaign Resbakuna against COVID-19
Four (4) LGUs initiate PPP proposals to facilitate investment inflows in Cagayan Valley Region
Four (4) viable Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project proposals were presented as output during the online capacity building activity on the Initial PPP Project Identification and Structuring webinar conducted last 7-8 July 2021 by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in collaboration with the PPP Center. The City Government of Tuguegarao presented a continue reading : Four (4) LGUs initiate PPP proposals to facilitate investment inflows in Cagayan Valley Region
“Food Connect” trainings teach MSMEs how to bring DTI-2 products from gate to plate
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 – Processed Fruits and Nuts (PFN) clients, namely Enrile Farmers’ Cooperative from Cagayan and Jeremiah 33:3 Food Products from Isabela, together with Ren Mark Marcelo of DTI Regional PFN, held the course one, track one of the Food Connect Program for PFN micro, small and continue reading : “Food Connect” trainings teach MSMEs how to bring DTI-2 products from gate to plate
DTI-Region 2 eyes trends for indigenous crops as key to food security
To heighten interest and encourage investment in the production, processing, and research & development of indigenous crops of Cagayan Valley, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in partnership with Ideabridge Agri-Food Innovation, conducted a webinar entitled “Indigenous Crops Cultivation and Processing: Key to Food Security” via Zoom last 30 June 2021. Regional continue reading : DTI-Region 2 eyes trends for indigenous crops as key to food security
DTI-Region 2, Kapwa Agri, to join forces in creating additional income stream for Cagayan Valley pineapple farmers
Officers and staff of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 met with Kapwa Agri to discuss the possible sourcing of pineapple fiber from farmer coops in Region 2. According to Patrick Doromal, founder of Kapwa Agri, one of their clients produces unique leather out of pineapple fiber. This product is being continue reading : DTI-Region 2, Kapwa Agri, to join forces in creating additional income stream for Cagayan Valley pineapple farmers
Consumer protection comes first
Tackling this pandemic is never an easy feat. With almost the entire country placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) plus bubble later in March, Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Region 2 – Cagayan Valley Consumer Protection Team had its efforts doubled to serve the public amidst the growing number of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continue reading : Consumer protection comes first
DTI Bagsakan on 23 and 26 April bring more fresh produce to the Metro
The Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) in partnership with DTI Region 2 and Mayani.ph will bring more fresh produce to Metro Manila through the 2nd Online Bagsakan on 23 April. Tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, sayote, lemons, and watermelons, among others, will be on sale. Customers should place their continue reading : DTI Bagsakan on 23 and 26 April bring more fresh produce to the Metro
1st Online Bagsakan sells 54 tons of fresh produce from Region 2
The Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 held the first-ever online Grand Bagsakan in partnership with Mayani.ph helping farmers sell 54 tons of fresh produce worth P600,732. Among the farmers and the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted were from the Federation of Farmers continue reading : 1st Online Bagsakan sells 54 tons of fresh produce from Region 2