Opening of the OTOP.ph Hub in Kalibo, Aklan. (from left) DTI VI Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon, DTI Aklan OIC-Provincial Director Ma. Carmen I. Iturralde, DOT Regional Director Helen J. Catalbas and DTI Iloilo Provincial Director Diosdado P. Cadena, Jr. Launching of OTOP.ph Hub at D’Mall in Boracay Island. (from left) DTI Aklan OIC-Provincial Director continue reading : OTOP.ph Hubs in Aklan showcases products of the province
NC San Lorenzo conducts basic services orientation
To increase awareness on the Negosyo Center, Business Counselor Abigael Preach Patnubay, conducted a basic orientation on its programs and services in the Municipality of San Lorenzo, Guimaras. The orientations were held at Brgys. Cabano, Constancia and Sapal on April 15; and, in Brgys. Igcawayan and Sebario on April 26. The activity discussed the functions continue reading : NC San Lorenzo conducts basic services orientation
DTI intensifies enforcement activities on product standards
To enable a better marketplace and protect consumers from substandard products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) intensifies its enforcement activities in various business establishments. Recently, the DTI seized construction materials, household appliances, electrical and other consumer products from establishments in Cebu and Bohol that did not bear the Philippine Standard (PS) and Import continue reading : DTI intensifies enforcement activities on product standards
MSMEs to craft business continuity and resilience plans
The DTI-Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED)and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PRDF) will capacitate micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure them for a continued and timely delivery of goods and services even when calamities strike. “Having a business continuity plan (BCP) ensures sustainability of an MSME despite disruptions,” said DTI-6 continue reading : MSMEs to craft business continuity and resilience plans
DTI, one with the world in celebrating ‘World Consumer Rights Day’
“Trusted Smart Products” is this year’s theme in celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day. This event is held annually on the 15th of March to continuously raise awareness on consumer rights, protection and legitimacy across the globe. In an era where the physical meets the digital, many of the products we use are increasingly continue reading : DTI, one with the world in celebrating ‘World Consumer Rights Day’
DTI Explores Iloilo’s Market Potential
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III receives a token from DTI Usec. Rowel S. Barba and FTSC Executive Director Emmanuel W. Ang DTI Undersecretary Rowel S. Barba recently led a group of foreign trade officers for a two-day visit to explore the potential key investment areas of the city and province of Iloilo, particularly on continue reading : DTI Explores Iloilo’s Market Potential
Increase in SRP, insignificant –DTI
ABS-CBN TV Patrol Panay’s Regie Adosto interviews DTI-6 Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon on the price increases on the basic necessities and prime commodities. The price adjustments of selected basic necessities and prime commodities were due mainly to the rising costs of raw materials, packaging materials, and fuel, among others, said DTI-6 Regional Director Rebecca continue reading : Increase in SRP, insignificant –DTI
DTI-6, ISAT U open first fabrication laboratory in WV
DTI-6 Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon and ISAT-U President Dr. Raul F. Muyong ink the Memorandum of Agreement and Usufruct Agreement between the DTI-6 and the ISAT U during the turnover of the Iloilo Center for Design, Prototyping and Modeling (FabLab) Equipment at the ISAT-U Research Hub on December 21, 2018. (standing, from left) DTI-6 continue reading : DTI-6, ISAT U open first fabrication laboratory in WV
Mentors inspire cooperators of SSFs
The participants and coaches during the two-day Coaching and Mentoring for SSF Cooperators together with the DTI staff. (seated from left) Mentors Rex Dagdag, Clarke Nebrao, Lester Mark Yee, DTI VI Asst. Regional Director Ermelinda P. Pollentes, DTI VI Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon, Atty. Sharon Millan, Merianne Bebit, Melodie Buendia and Mario Tajanlangit. With continue reading : Mentors inspire cooperators of SSFs
DTI-6 bestows 37 establishments with Bagwis Award
DTI-6 Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon (seated, second from left) and DTI VI Consumer Protection Division Chief Felisa Judith Degala (seated, center), together with DTI the staff, join the Bagwis Awardees during the awarding ceremonies at The Venue, The Avenue, Smallville Commercial Complex, Mandurriao, Iloilo City on 19 December. DTI-6 Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon continue reading : DTI-6 bestows 37 establishments with Bagwis Award