For the past 8 years, Robert “Kuya Obet” Noceja from Luisiana, Laguna, has been delivering firewood as gatong and buko and other raw materials for his buko bibingka business which is operating solely from his saved money. His mother, also a known buko bibingka maker since 1990s, encouraged him to continue the family business to continue reading : Buko bibingka, a native delicacy made with love and hospitability
TAYABAS, QUEZON — On June 13, 2023, the Tayabas City Price Coordinating Council (CPCC) Joint Task Force conducted its regular price monitoring inspection across various establishments, including grocery stores and the public market. The monitoring team is comprised of representatives from the Office of the City Agriculturist, the Office of the City Public Market Administrator, continue reading : Ensuring Fair Prices: Tayabas City price monitoring team conducts successful price monitoring inspection
TAYABAS, QUEZON — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)–Quezon, through Negosyo Center–Tayabas City, hosted a Consumer Awareness Seminar on June 16, 2023, at the New City Hall, Tayabas City. The highly informative and engaging event aimed at educating participants about fair trade law and consumer rights and responsibilities. It was attended by consumers and continue reading : Empowering consumers: Negosyo Center-Tayabas City and LGU Tayabas City conducts a transformative consumer awareness seminar
SARIAYA, QUEZON — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through Negosyo Center–Sariaya, Business Counselor Shayne B. Nocus, actively participated in a tree planting activity organized by the Sariaya Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., headed by Dr. Ruben De Gracia. The tree planting took place on June 17, 2023, at Brgy. Mamala 1, continue reading : Enviromental Stewardship in Action: A tree planting activity to nurture nature in Sariaya, Quezon
Many people struggled at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the businesses at that time faced a lot of problems and some were forced to close. Amidst the time of struggle, a woman from Pila, Laguna, started a small business. She did not look at the negative effect of the situation but grabbed continue reading : A flower blooms in a barren land
ANGONO, RIZAL — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rizal successfully conducted the Collaborative Harnessing Assistance for Mentoring Program for SMEs (CHAMPS) in Rizal module 2 with the topic Business Compliance for MSMEs on July 12, 2023, via zoom application and was attended by selected beneficiaries of the program. The session was hosted by continue reading : DTI Rizal champions micro entrepreneurs thru CHAMPS Season 4 Module 2: Business Compliance for MSMEs
The COVID-19 pandemic displaced millions of families from their livelihood. This includes Agnes Bicomong, a resident of Brgy. San Cristobal, San Pablo City, Laguna. Just like other low-income families, Agnes’ financial struggles have increased when the pandemic started in 2020. Due to imposed lockdown and quarantine measures that restrict and/or limit the movement of people, continue reading : Manang Agnes Food Products: A story of perseverance and taking chances
SARIAYA, QUEZON — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)–Quezon’s Senior Trade-Industry Development Specialist Ma. Graciela Ledesma and Negosyo Center–Sariaya Business Counselor Shayne B. Nocus conducted an orientation for the Grade 7 and 8 students of Pili National High School on June 5, 2023. This initiative received the support and endorsement of their esteemed Principal continue reading : Igniting passion and excellence: Orientation to empower students of Pili National High School
BAY, LAGUNA — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), in collaboration with the Calamba City Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department (CLDD), hosted a highly successful training seminar titled “How to Start a Business” last June 30, 2023. The event took place at the CLDD Training Center in Mercado de Calamba, continue reading : DTI-Laguna on unlocking potential: Navigating business start-ups through the partnership with CLDD
JALAJALA, RIZAL — The 9th “Epektibong Serbisyong Publiko, Hatid sa Barangay N’yo!” was held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Barangay Covered Court, Special District Jalajala, Rizal. This program was initiated by the Local Government of Jalajala with the efforts of Municipal Mayor Hon. Elmer C. Pilillas, in partnership with the other government agencies continue reading : DTI Rizal joins LGU Jalajala in Bringing Epektibong Serbisyong Publiko to Brgy. Special District