DTI holds intensive business course for small business counselors in MIMAROPA

As micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) transition to the New Normal, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- MIMAROPA Region invited 37 Negosyo Center Business Counselors and other DTI employees to undergo a five-day Small Business Counselors Course (SBCC) on Business Diagnosing from 8 – 12 August 2022 in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro.  SBCC is an continue reading : DTI holds intensive business course for small business counselors in MIMAROPA

Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations take spotlight in Palawan local trade fair

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Palawan Provincial Office and the Palawan Provincial Government jointly conducted the Palawan Souvenir Trade Fair in line with the 2022 Baragatan sa Palawan Festival which took place at the Convention Center, Provincial Capitol Compound, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan from June 10 to 30, 2022. Among the 14 continue reading : Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations take spotlight in Palawan local trade fair

DTI empowers people with disabilities through consumer advocacy and entrepreneurial mind setting

A total of 30 people with disability (PWDs) participated in the activity that focused on the Joint DTI-DA-DOE Administrative Order No. 17-01 s.2017 entitled “Granting of Discounts to Persons with Disability on the Purchase of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities Pursuant to R.A. No.9442, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons” and Joint continue reading : DTI empowers people with disabilities through consumer advocacy and entrepreneurial mind setting

DTI MIMAROPA unveils first regional OTOP Philippines Hub in Metro Manila

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MIMAROPA Regional Office officially launched its third One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Hub in Parañaque City on 12 July 2022.  This retail space features over 28 food and non-food micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and continue reading : DTI MIMAROPA unveils first regional OTOP Philippines Hub in Metro Manila

Over 20 food MSMEs in MIMAROPA to benefit from accelerated food processing and registration program

In an online training program titled, “Food Connect Program”, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA region tapped the services of the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) to assist food manufacturers in understanding and applying the standards, documentation, and application of the “gate-to-plate” processes in the food chain. The program consists of two courses: continue reading : Over 20 food MSMEs in MIMAROPA to benefit from accelerated food processing and registration program

MIMAROPA MSMEs generate P30 M in National Food Fair, hits record high sales since the COVID-19 pandemic

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region assisted seven micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) return to the biggest domestic trade event, the 2022 Hybrid National Food Fair, two years since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic. Joining the roster of exhibitors from the MIMAROPA Region are Rejano’s Bakery and Rey’s Bakeshop, continue reading : MIMAROPA MSMEs generate P30 M in National Food Fair, hits record high sales since the COVID-19 pandemic

DTI MIMAROPA holds assessment and planning session in effort to develop Negosyo Center Business Counselors

To better serve the needs and provide quality service to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other clients, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region convened the Negosyo Center Business Counsellors (NCBCs) from the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon on 6 – 8 June 2022 for an extensive continue reading : DTI MIMAROPA holds assessment and planning session in effort to develop Negosyo Center Business Counselors

DTI ties with DSWD to intensify consumer advocacy in Marinduque

In order to heighten consumer awareness and promote the agency’s consumer protection programs and services, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Marinduque Consumer Protection Division (CPD) joined the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) monthly Family Development Session (FDS) to capacitate and empower Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in the province. Bannering continue reading : DTI ties with DSWD to intensify consumer advocacy in Marinduque

DTI, USAID mobilize “Fish Right” Program for marine supply chain development in MIMAROPA

After a two-year hiatus since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and United States Agency International Development (USAID) commenced the implementation of the Fish Right Program that aims to link organized fishers’ groups and incentivize the adoption of responsible fishing practices in coastal communities.  Representatives from the DTI, continue reading : DTI, USAID mobilize “Fish Right” Program for marine supply chain development in MIMAROPA