DTI implements price freeze in Eastern Visayas following calamity declaration

Eastern Visayas, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced a price freeze across Eastern Visayas. This action follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of calamity, effective June 5. The measure aims to accelerate the repair of the San Juanico Bridge and ease the disruptions for residents of Samar and continue reading : DTI implements price freeze in Eastern Visayas following calamity declaration

DTI vows vigilance amid calamities: price freeze enforced, supply monitoring intensified nationwide

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is closely monitoring the price and supply of basic necessities across the Philippines, especially in areas affected by recent calamities. With price freezes automatically activated in calamity-stricken areas and proactive monitoring nationwide, the DTI assures the public of its unwavering commitment to market stability. “To every continue reading : DTI vows vigilance amid calamities: price freeze enforced, supply monitoring intensified nationwide

DTI-organized Filipino Food Month Trade Fair in Northern Samar generates Over PHP 723K in sales

Northern Samar, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully concluded a four-day Filipino Food Month Trade Fair in Catarman on April 6, generating a total of PHP 723,358 in cash and booked sales. Themed “Sarap ng Pagkaing Pilipino: Yaman ng Kasaysayan, Kultura at Pagkatao,” the fair provided a significant platform for local food processors continue reading : DTI-organized Filipino Food Month Trade Fair in Northern Samar generates Over PHP 723K in sales

BAHANDI Women’s Trade Fair 2025: Showcasing Eastern Visayas’ best products, empowering women entrepreneurs

Tacloban City, Philippines—Sixty-nine women entrepreneurs, assisted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), will gather to present their best local products from across the provinces of Eastern Visayas at the BAHANDI Women’s Trade Fair. The event will be held from March 28 to 31 at the 2F Activity Area, Robinsons North Tacloban. Through the continue reading : BAHANDI Women’s Trade Fair 2025: Showcasing Eastern Visayas’ best products, empowering women entrepreneurs

A group of DTI Region 8 staff wearing purple shirts poses alongside Barangay 79 Sirin officials and community members in Tacloban City. They are gathered around donated pre-loved clothing intended for local fire victims, taken on March 14, 2025, during an orientation on basic consumer rights and responsibilities.

DTI conducts consumer rights orientation; extends aid to fire victims in Tacloban

Tacloban City —The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthened its commitment to consumer protection and community support by conducting an Orientation on Basic Consumer Rights and Responsibilities for Barangay 39 Sirin officials and staff on March 14. Held in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day, this initiative aimed to educate local leaders on consumer welfare continue reading : DTI conducts consumer rights orientation; extends aid to fire victims in Tacloban

PIA 8 Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas with hosts Reyan Arinto and Celerina Bato of DTI 8.

DTI highlights enterprise development and consumer protection in “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas”

Leyte, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) touted its various programs for small business development and consumer protection during a recent appearance on “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” held on March 11. Representing the DTI, Region 8 Director Celerina T. Bato served as the guest speaker on the program spearheaded by the Presidential continue reading : DTI highlights enterprise development and consumer protection in “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas”

Biliran under price freeze following bridge incident

Biliran, Philippines — In response to a recent incident affecting the Biliran Bridge, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Biliran Provincial Office has implemented a price freeze on basic necessities. This action follows the province’s declaration of a state of calamity last 27 December 2024, through a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution. Based on the technical continue reading : Biliran under price freeze following bridge incident

DTI reaffirms commitment to business development at SSF Summit

Tacloban City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hosted a Shared Service Facility (SSF) Summit aimed at strengthening business enterprises through enhanced access to technology and resources last 12 December 2024. A flagship program of the DTI, the SSF program provides critical machinery, equipment, tools, skills, and knowledge to micro, small, and continue reading : DTI reaffirms commitment to business development at SSF Summit

DTI Bagwis Awards recognizes ethical business champions in Eastern Visayas

Tacloban City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) awarded 10 outstanding establishments in Eastern Visayas for their commitment to consumer rights and ethical business practices. The recognition was given at the 2024 Bagwis Awarding Ceremony held on 06 November 2024. The DTI Bagwis Award Program is an initiative that encourages businesses to prioritize consumer continue reading : DTI Bagwis Awards recognizes ethical business champions in Eastern Visayas

DTI’s Fiesta Haraya ignites creativity and culture in Eastern Visayas

Tacloban City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently concluded a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture with Fiesta Haraya in Eastern Visayas. Fiesta Haraya, the regional and national platform for creative industry players and stakeholders, showcases Filipino creativity and promotes the creative industries development agenda. Fiesta Hiraya is a fusion of two words continue reading : DTI’s Fiesta Haraya ignites creativity and culture in Eastern Visayas