Fabrication Laboratories

MSMEs are considered backbone of the Philippine economy. However, performance of MSMEs is constrained by various actors such as limited financial capacity, poor market information and lack of access to innovative techniques and advanced technology which hinder them to realize their full potential, break into bigger domestic or international markets, and grow in a highly competitive environment.

Collaborative programs involving the government and private sectors have been introduced to address these challenges. One of these programs is the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project which was launched by the Department of Trade and Industry in 2013 to address the gaps and bottlenecks in the value chain of priority industry clusters. SSF Project provides machinery, equipment, tools, systems, accessories and other auxiliary items, skills, and knowledge necessary to improve the quality of products and productivity of MSMEs, under a shared system.

Some of these facilities are fabrication laboratories (Fab Labs) which capacitate MSMEs towards invention and innovation hereby promoting new breeds of tech savvy MSMEs.

What is a Fab Lab?

A Fab Lab is a digital laboratory which grew out of an initiative by the Grassroots Invention Group and the Center for Bits and Atoms of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2001 to help grassroots communities translate their design ideas into physical forms with the help of technology. Many countries have followed this intervention and such type of facility is now present in about 200 locations in over 50 countries.

The first Fab Lab in the Philippines was established in Bohol to support local innovation and improve the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises.

SSF Fab Labs became platforms for co-creation and academe-industry-government collaboration enabling MSMEs to develop new products, add value to existing ones and generate new streams of income. These facilities have likewise enabled the development of low-cost solutions to community challenges and needs. DTI’s Fab Labs are currently present in sixteen(16) regions providing support and enable DTI’s Inclusive Innovation-led Industrial (I3) Strategy in the countryside by making available facilities and tapping local experts in creating new innovations nationwide.

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Fab-Lab Directory

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Region	Province	City/ Municipality	Cooperator/ Name of FabLab	DTI FabLab Focal Person	FabLab Contact Person	Services
CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)	Benguet	Baguio City	St Louis University Extension Institute for Small Scale Industries Foundation (SLU-EISSIF) SSF Fabrication Laboratory – CAR	Fely Bandonill 0928-503-7089	ED Edmund Benavides (0921-304-4390) Dean Cynthia Posadas (0918-925-3557) FabLab Mgr Arch Donna Tabangin (0917-700-3026) Engr Ma Corazon Ocampo (0917-501-1968) Address: School of Engineering and Architecture, 5F, Otto Hahn Bldg., SIRIB Center Saint Louis University A. Bonifacio Street, Baguio City	Laboratory for large-scale prototyping, product packaging design and product simulation
NCR (National Capital Region)	Quezon City	Quezon City	UP Diliman – College of Fine Arts Digital Enabled Manufacturing for Business Enterprises in the Philippines	Mary Joy Mojica 0917-162-5927	Fortunato dela Pena Jr. 981-8732 Address: Emilio Jacinto St. Diliman, Quezon City	Rent/use of the ff equipment: Digital Studio services – 3D FDM printing, 3D SLA printing, 3D Scanning, CNC Laser Cutting, CNC Router Woodworking Lab – Router table, Bandsaw, Tablesaw Metalworking Lab – Lathe, Welding, Milling Plastics Lab – Vacuum Chamber, Oven, Vacuum Former Jewelry Lab – Gem cutting, Gem Polishing, Metal Plating Ceramic Studio – Kiln Firing
	Marikina City	Marikina City	Phil. Footwear Federation Inc. SSF High Value Custom Made Leathergoods – Marikina		Cecilia L. Flores 942-4228 Address: CITE Compound, #20 Russet St., Marikina City	Use of Shoe Design Software, Shoe Last Design Software, Pattern Grading Software, Shoe Accessories Design Software, 3D Laser Foodt Scanner, 3-Axis CNC Router Machine, CNC Laser Cutter, Wide Format Print and Cut Printer
	Pasay City	Pasay City	Philippine Trade Training Center Digital Fabrication for the Training on Packaging and Labelling Design for Food and Non-Food Products		Deputy ED Nelly Nita N. Dillera, PTTC (02) 8 834-1341 0956-076-1096 Address: Philippine Trade Training Center Roxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Pasay City
Region 1 (Ilocos Region)	Ilocus Sur	San Ildefonso	PSHS – Ilocos Region Campus SSF on the Establishment of Innovation Center-FabLab in San Ildefonso	PD Grace Lapastera 0917-840-4445	Dr. Ronnalee Orteza Engr. Mark Lucas (077) 674-1454 0918-283-5215 Address: PSHS-IRC, Poblacion East, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur	Packaging and Labelling design preparations/ prototypes; Tarps, T-shirts, Mugs and Souvenir Printing; Co working space for MSMEs.
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)	Isabela	Santiago City	LGU-Santiago City SSF on Fabrication Laboratory – Santiago City	PD Winston Singun 0917-585-5065	Mr. Jomarcristofer B. Landingin FabLab Manager LGU Santiago City 0917-585-5065; 0915-588-1543 Address: DTI Santiago City, Integrated Terminal Complex, Four Lanes, Brgy. Malvar Santiago City	Sticker and Tarpaulin Printing, Laser Printing and Cutting, ED Printing, Engraving, Embroidery
Region 3 (Central Luzon)	Pampanga	Mabalacat	PSHS – Central Luzon Campus (Clark) SSF on FabLab	PD Len Ordonio 0977-810-4981	FabLab Mgr: Joseph Soriano (0923-439-8863) FabLab Tech Spl Kristoffer Aguirre (0905-674-8718) Campus Dir Theresa Anne Diaz (0920-951-4036) Address: Lily Hill St. (in front of Goddess of Peace Shrine), Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ), Mabalacat City, Pampanga	1. Product Design & Development 2. Packaging and Label Design Development 3. Design Research 4. Design Promotion 5. Design and Technical Information
Region 3 (Central Luzon)	Pampanga	Bacolor	Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU) SSF on FabLab	PD Len Ordonio 0977-810-4981	FabLab Mgr Robin Dimla (0943-010-0362) Anna Liza Nacion (0908-811-5048) Address: Integrated Research, Training and Product Design & Development Center – Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU) Main Campus Villa De Bacolor – Brgy. Cabambangan, Bacolor, Pampanga/District III	1. Product Design & Development 2. Packaging and Label Design Development 3. Design Research 4. Design Promotion 5. Design and Technical Information
Region 4A (CALABARZON)	Batangas	Batangas City	Batangas State University Labspace for Innovation, Knowledge, Honing and Application (LIKHA) Batangas State University FabLab	ARD Marissa Argente 0918-979-8101	Engr. Louie Villaverde 0921-737-6341 Address: Science, Technology, Engineering and Environment Research Hub (STEER Hub) Batangas State University Main Campus II, Golden Country Homes, Alangilan, Batangas City	* Digital Design (2D & 3D) * 3D Printing * Laser Engraving / Cutting * CNC Wood Router * Vacuum Forming * Large Format Printing * CNC Metal Milling * Training and Service Industry Clusters: Furniture and Woodwork Industries, Glass and Acrylic Industries, Gifts and Novelty, Construction Industries, Small-scale Electronics
	Laguna	Los Banos	UP Los Banos Start-Ups Innovations and Business Opportunities Linkages (SIBOL) Labs		GDirector, UPLB CTTE) 0917-315-7774 Address: 3/F APEC Building, Science and Technology Park, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna	1. trainings and consultancy in product design and development and the use of 2D and 3D modeling software and advanced technologies for prototyping various product design objects and processes; 2. Student access to advanced design technologies through offering of product design and product development courses by the University; 3. 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC cutting, color printing and cutting, package design services including thermoforming technologies; and 4. R&D and public service for MSMEs
	Rizal	Antipolo City	Antipolo Institute of Technology Innovation, Design, Engineering, Art Fablab		Dr. Erlinda Pefianco (President, AIT) 0917-534-2133 Address: Engineering & Technology Building I, Antipolo Institute of Technology Marcos Highway, Sitio Cabading, Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City	Construction Prototyping Research and Development
Region 5 (Bicol Region)	Albay	Legazpi City	Bicol University Fabrication Laboratory	DC Dindo Nabol 0947-564-0887	Dean Jonathan Arroco Focal Person: Jay-R Ballon (052) 480-4595 732-7172 Address: Bicol University College of Industrial Technology (BUCIT), East Campus, Legazpi City, Albay, 4500	Product research and development Access to digital fabrication equipment Relevant and up-to-date training Linkages with the fablab network

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Region	Province	City/ Municipality	Cooperator/ Name of FabLab	DTI FabLab Focal Person	FabLab Contact Person	Services
Region 6 (Western Visayas)	Iloilo	Iloilo City	Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) Establishment of a FabLab and a Co-Working Space, Design and Technology Resource Center	ARD Ermie Pollentes 0917-308-0719	Ramon Alguidano Jr. 0927-511-6579 (033) 336-5201 Address: ISAT U, Burgos Street, Lapaz, Iloilo City	design, prototyping., modeling, fabrication, consultancy training, laser cutting/engraving, tarpaulin printing/cutting, metal cutting, wood routing, lathe and milling machining, embroidery, welding and other related services, electronics, intrumentation, control and robotics
Region 7 (Central Visayas)	Cebu	Cebu City	UP Cebu SSF for Enabling the Creative Industry in Cebu with Innovative Public Service Facilities	Joenero Bollozos 0915-840-7583	Dean Palmy Tudtud (032) 232-8187 loc 302 0917-369-5014 Address: University of the Philippines Cebu, Lahug Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines	– Ideation / Prototyping – Research and Development – Access to digital fabrication equipment – Trainings, Seminars, Workshops
	Cebu	Cebu City	CTU Main Campus (CTU Funded0	Marivic Aguilar 0917-549-7006	Dr Jorelyn Concepcion 0998-564-6752
	Cebu	Bogo City	LGU-Bogo Digital Fabrication Technology (DigiFab) in LGU Bogo		Roger (Rodge) A. Toñacao Digifab LGU-Bogo Focal 09173802399 / [email protected] Address: Negosyo Center Building, Bogo City Hall Road, Bogo City, Cebu
	Cebu	Argao	CTU Argao SSF for the Digital Fabrication Laboratory (Fablab) in CTU-Argao		Dr. Jorelyn Concepcion Director, University Extension Services 0998-564-6752 / [email protected] Address: Isidro Kintanar St, Argao, 6021 Cebu
	Cebu	Tuburan	CTU Tuburan SSF on Product Innovation Through Vacuum Forming Machines for Cebu Fablabs and Digifab		Siegfred Mendoza Fablab Manager 0966-740-6345 / [email protected] Address: CTU Tuburan Campus, Barangay 8, 6043 Poblacion, Tuburan, Cebu
	Cebu	Danao City	CTU Danao SSF for the Digital Fabrication Laboratory in Cebu Technological University (CTU) – Danao Campus (FabLab CTU-Danao)		Christine Omela Ocampo Fablab Manager 0917-550-0141 / [email protected] Address: Central Nautical Hwy, Danao City, Cebu
	Bohol	Tagbilaran City	Fablab Bohol (BISU) SSF for the Digital Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) in BISU Candijay Campus	Jerome Gabin 0916-771-5988	Dean Zina Sayson FabLab Mgr Jerome Manatad 0929-355-2752 Address: BISU Main Campus, Tagbilaran City, Bohol	– Ideation / Prototyping – Research and Development – Access to digital fabrication equipment – Trainings, Seminars, Workshops
	Negros Oriental	Dumaguete City	FabLab Negros Oriental (NORSU)	Anton Gabila 0927-804-3031	Engr Johann Malonggo 0997-066-6874 Address: Capitol Area, Kagawasan Avenue, Dumaguete, 6200 Negros Oriental
	Siquijor	Larena	Fablab Siquijor (SSC) SSF for Digital Fabrication (mini fablab) & Rapid Prototyping Center	PD Angeline Gonzalez 0917-300-5812	Meljoven Looc (0956-590-5683) Masay Degrano (0917-112-5034) Address: Siquijor State College, Siquijor Circumferential Road, Larena, Siquijor
Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)	Leyte	Palo	PSHS – Eastern Visayas Campus Fabrication Laboratory SSF	PD Badet Corsiga 0917-102-3375	Campus Dir Erick John Marmol SSF Coordinators:Cyrill Tapales / Francis delos Reyes 0950-752-8822 Address: Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus (PSHS-EVC) AH26 Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte	1. Research and development 2. Integration in the curricula and training modules of the 21st century skills 3.. Workshops/seminars on new technological advancements 4. Rapid prototyping needs of MSMEs 5. Digital Print Solutions and Design Embedded Systems

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Region	Province	City/ Municipality	Cooperator/ Name of FabLab	DTI FabLab Focal Person	FabLab Contact Person	Services
Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula)	Zamboanga City	Baliwasan	Zamboanga Polytechnic College Zamboanga City FabLab	Julijon J. Jo 0916-182-8816	Mr. Einar Palma/ FabLab Manager 0997-9036-979 Address: Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College, Normal Rd., R.T. Lim Blvd., Baliwasan, Zamboanga City	– Prototyping – Research and Development – Computer-aided Design – Short-run Production – Provision of Trainings
	Zamboanga del Norte	Dapitan City	Jose Rizal Memorial State Univeristy (JRMSU) SSF for Fabrication Laboratory		Dr. Daylinda Luz Laput (President) (065) 908-8294 0917-724-1100 Mr. Andrew B. Gallemit FabLab Manager [email protected] 0999-464-1577 Address: Gov. Guading Adaza Street, Santa Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte	– Computer-aided Design – Prototyping – Short-run Production – Research and Developmnet
	Zamboanga del Sur	Pagadian	Josefina H. Cerilles State College SSF for Fabrication Laboratory		Joniel L. Calibo Manager/Fablab Manager 0946-895-8847 Address: JHCSC Pagadian Annex, Pagadian City	– Computer-aided Design – Prototyping – Short-run Production – Research and Developmnet – Provision of Trainings
Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)	Lanao del Norte	Iligan City	Mindanao State University – IIT (MSU-IIT) Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab)	Jill Maestre 0917-846-9057	FabLab Manger Lemuel Clark Velasco 0935-868-8933 Address: RM 122, Level 1, College of Engineering, MSU-IIT, A-Bonifacio Ave., Iligan City	Laser Cutter Small CNC Milling Machine Shopbot CSC Router/Milling Machine Vinyl cutter 3D Printer Roland Versa CAMM Printer/Cutter 3D Printer Wood Lathe
Region 11 (Davao Region)	Davao City	Davao City	University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Fabrication Laboratory	Ariel Nengasca 0917-127-0476	Dr Norman Blancia (Dean, College of Technology) (082) 227-8192 0905-314-4592 Address: College of Technology – USEP Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero Davao City	Printing tarps and stickers, design making, 3D printing services, embroidery services, laser cutter and engineering designs.
Region 13 (Caraga Region)	Butuan City	Agusan del Norte	CARAGA State University FabLab in Caraga	Ryan Kim Magsigay 0930-999-7599	Dr Anthony Penaso (President) Engr. Ronieto Mendoza 0917-775-3300 (85) 341-2786 Address: Mechatronics Bldg., Caraga State University Brgy. Ampayon, Butuan City	3D Modelling and Designing Machine Workshop/Training Consultation Tarpaulin Printing Vinyl Printing Laser Cutting and Engraving Wood Cutting and Engraving Metal Cutting and Engraving 3D Printing

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[su_lightbox type=”inline” src=”#bles”]Blesila A. Lantayona[/su_lightbox]

Undersecretary and Supervising Head
Regional Operations Group (ROG)

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Undersecretary Blesila A. Lantayona is the Supervising Head of the Regional Operations Group (ROG). As member of the Department of Trade and Industry Executive Committee headed by DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, she is expected to contribute among others, to policy formulation in the development of the country’s MSME sector, trade and industry particularly bringing to core the regional/provincial viewpoints.

Under her supervision are some of the key bureaus and offices at the Head Office including the Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED), the Bureau of Market Development Promotions & OTOP (BMDPO), the DTI-Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Management Office, and the Negosyo Center Program Management Office. She supervises as well the Department’s 17- Regional and 81- Provincial Offices ensuring that the policies, programs and projects of DTI are understood and effectively implemented at the local level where our offices serve as the face of DTI, providing critical frontline services to its customers as they personify the agency’s core values of Passion, Integrity, Creativity, Competence, Synergy, and Love of Country.

Prior to her appointment as Undersecretary, Usec. Lantayona held various technical and managerial positions within the Department. She started in DTI Region XI (Davao Region) as technical staff, then moved up as Provincial Director of DTI- Davao Del Sur and Assistant Regional Director of DTI Region XI. She was eventually promoted to Regional Director in DTI Region III (Central Luzon) and Assistant Secretary of the DTI- Regional Operations Group based at the Head Office.

From 2019 to 2023, she was designated as Acting Chairman of the Small Business Corporation, Ex- Officio Board Member of the Cooperative Development Authority, Board Member of the Philippine Guarantee Corporation and the DTI GAD Focal. In 2023, Usec. Lantayona served as the Chairperson of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on MSME (ACCMSME), a body comprised of high-level representatives from ASEAN Member States tasked to formulate policies, programs and activities on SME development and reports to the Senior Economic Officials Meeting under the mandate of the ASEAN Economic Ministers.

She also served briefly as Chief of Staff at the Office of the DTI Secretary under the leadership of Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque. Recently, Usec. Lantayona was

designated as the Supervising Undersecretary of the Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project, a value chain-based and market-driven initiative of the DTI, funded by IFAD.

Usec. Lantayona holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Major in Economics (Cum Laude) from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City; and an MBA in International Business from the European School of Management (Ecole Europeene des Affaires) in Paris, France as scholar of the EU-ASEAN Scholarship Program.

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Assistant Secretary and Supervising Head
Management Services Group (MSG)

Department Legislative Liaison Officer
Liaison Office for Legislative Affairs (LOLA)

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Kristian Ablan is a career public servant, having been in government service for 18 years. He currently holds the post of Assistant Secretary and Supervising Head of the Management Services Group.

Prior to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),
Mr. Ablan was undersecretary for administration at the Department of Education (DepEd), and assistant secretary and undersecretary at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

His other government stints were at the Commission
on Elections (COMELEC), Public-Private Partnership Center (PPP Center), Provincial Government of llocos Norte, and Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).

Mr. Ablan concurrently serves as alternate director at the National Development Company (NDC), and the Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PHILGUARANTEE).

Kris is a lawyer by profession, and holds degrees from Ateneo de Manila University, the University of the Philippines, the University of Auckland, and the National Defense College of the Philippines. Kris holds the rank of CESO I and is a 2021 Presidential Career Executive Service awardee for his work in freedom of information (FOl). [/su_lightbox_content]

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Secretary
Department of Trade and Industry

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Ma. Cristina A. Roque currently serves as the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), where she is responsible for advising the President on trade and investment matters, establishing policies, supervising departmental activities, and ensuring effective operations across all DTI offices and attached agencies.

Ms. Roque’s leadership is characterized by her unwavering commitment to the growth and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), recognizing their essential role in the Philippine economy. Her extensive experience in government and a 30-year entrepreneurial career uniquely position her to lead projects that foster a more inclusive and prosperous business environment for all Filipinos.

Before becoming the Secretary, Ms. Roque made significant contributions as Trade Undersecretary from February to July 2024. She led the MSME Development Group (MDG) and was instrumental in advancing MSMEs through various initiatives. She also managed key bureaus, including the Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED) and the Bureau of Marketing Development and Promotions (BMDPO), as well as the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Program Management Office and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Management Office (CARP-PMO). In addition, she supervised the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC).

Ms. Roque introduced groundbreaking initiatives like the OTOP Retail and Learning Center, transforming OTOP hubs and Go Lokal stores into dynamic spaces that blend retail with mentorship. She is a champion of the DTI’s 5-Point MSME Agenda that advances digitalization, market diversification, enhanced access to financing, franchising, and a strong focus on mentorship and training. Her efforts are reshaping the MSME landscape, driving innovation and creating more export opportunities for the Philippine market.

Expanding market opportunities for local MSMEs, Ms. Roque pushed for digitalization and e- commerce in the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair and Trade Fair in 2024. She also launched the first-ever Beauty Fair organized by the DTI, offering new support and opportunities for MSMEs in the beauty and wellness sector.

As Chairperson of the Small Business Corporation, Ms. Roque implemented new policies to make SBCorp’s financing programs more accessible and beneficial for MSMEs. She also launched the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas Marketplace, the country’s largest B2B e-commerce platform, which promotes Filipino MSMEs’ products and services both locally and globally.

Looking ahead, she plans to establish more SME hubs through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers and in close collaboration with our Embassies worldwide. These hubs will serve as platforms to showcase and market Filipino products to international audiences, thereby stimulating the manufacturing sector and contributing to job creation.

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Portrait of ASec. Nylah Rizza D. Bautista

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Assistant Secretary and Supervising Head
Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG)

Supervising Head
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM)

Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP)

Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)

Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC)

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ASec. Nylah Rizza D. Bautista brings over 15 years of expertise in commercial retail management, operational strategy, and stakeholder relations. As a former executive of Ayala Land and the Ayala Malls Group, she led transformative initiatives that enhanced foot traffic, optimized operational expenses, and drove sustained revenue growth across multiple commercial centers and malls. Her strategic approach to tenant relations and marketing consistently exceeded annual sales targets.

An advocate for sustainability and innovation, ASec. Bautista spearheaded redevelopment and renovation projects that enhanced customer experiences while driving overall revenue growth. Known for her organized, results-oriented leadership style, she thrives in dynamic and fast-paced environments, delivering measurable outcomes with a focus on excellence.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from De La Salle University Manila and a master’s degree in business administration from Ateneo Regis, Rockwell. Dedicated to public service, ASec. Nylah Rizza D. Bautista combines her professional expertise with a commitment to fostering a balanced and active lifestyle.

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Assistant Secretary and Supervising Head
Fair Trade Group (FTG)

Supervising Head
Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP)

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Agaton Uvero is currently an Assistant Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in charge of the Fair Trade Group as well as the Supervising Head of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP). He has previously worked in various capacities in the House of Representatives, Senate, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of Finance (DOF).

Early in his career, he worked as an international trade manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers before setting up a consulting partnership which specializes in international trade, logistics and supply chain. He has provided advisory services and training for many of the Top 1000 corporations, multinational firms, professional and industry associations and business chambers.

He has worked on various technical assistance programs funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and USAID. In 2017, he authored the book “Understanding International Trade, Tariffs and Customs”. A lawyer and a licensed customs broker, he has degrees in Philosophy and Law (Juris Doctor) from UP Diliman and is an alumnus of East West Center (New Generation Program). He is a lecturer at the UP Law Center and Ateneo School of Law (MCLE Program) on topics such as international trade, tariff and customs.

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Undersecretary
International Trade Group (ITG)

Supervising Head
Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC)

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Allan B. Gepty is the Undersecretary for International Trade Policy Group (ITPG) at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) where he supervises the Bureau of International Trade Relations, Bureau of Import Services, and the Strategic Trade Management Office. From December 2018 to November 2023, he was the Assistant Secretary of the DTI’s Industry Development and Trade Policy Group (IDTPG) where his main portfolio was on trade policy and trade negotiations at the bilateral, regional and multilateral level. He is the country’s Senior Economic Official at the ASEAN.

He also served as the country’s chief trade negotiator in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, considered as the largest free trade deal in the world. Prior to his appointment at the DTI, he was a Commissioner of the Philippine Tariff Commission. From 2010 to 2017, he served as Deputy Director General of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) of the Philippines, and from January 2015 to October 2015 as its OIC- Director General. As such, he represented the country at the General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He is a lawyer by profession with diverse experience in international trade, intellectual property, public international law, commercial law, and litigation.

He is a Senior Fellow in Public Service at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at The Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He finished his law degree from the San Beda College, Manila in 1997, and his Master of Laws degree from the University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce major in Economics from the same university, where he graduated Cum Laude in 1992. He is a member of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Sub Committee for the Revision of the Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases. He is an active member of the Academe at the College of Law and Graduate School of Law. He is an author of a book, Intellectual Property Law Compendium. He is a recipient of many awards including the prestigious Presidential Medal of Merit from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., and the Gawad Dr. Pio Valenzuela for Government Service both in 2023. He is a reserved officer of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) with the rank of Major.
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[su_lightbox type=”inline” src=”#Sunico”]Jose Edgardo G. Sunico[/su_lightbox]

Undersecretary
Communications Group (CG)

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Ed Sunico currently serves as the Undersecretary for Communications at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In his capacity, he develops and implements strategic communication initiatives to promote the department’s policies and projects, enhancing the public image and reputation of DTI.

Since taking office, Usec. Ed Sunico has developed and executed the 1-DTI’s Communications Framework, guiding all departmental communications and aligning DTI’s leadership agenda with the country’s revitalized vision of a Bagong Pilipinas.

Undersecretary Sunico concurrently sits as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s primary industry development arm and lead investment promotion agency (IPA).

Prior to his current roles, Undersecretary Ed had an extensive career at Unilever, where he led the Communications and Corporate Affairs function across Southeast Asia. He was instrumental in positioning Unilever as a leader in sustainable business practices, driving growth, and fostering a purpose-led corporate culture.

Undersecretary Ed holds an MBA and a BS in Architecture from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He was recognized as a University of the Philippines Distinguished Alumnus Awardee for Corporate Social Responsibility in 2023, highlighting his significant contributions to both corporate and public sectors.

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Undersecretary
Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG)

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A highly motivated, dedicated Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) with significant contribution and experience in public sector management, specifically in planning, monitoring & evaluation, performance management, public administration, and public policy formulation. As a CESO, USEC Pacheco is a 2015 CES VIP (Very Innovative Person 2015) awardee for introducing innovation and institutionalizing good governance initiatives in the DTI and a Gawad CES nominee in 2023. Last 2021, she participated the Lee Kuan Yew Senior Fellowship in Singapore and became a Lee Kuan Yew Fellow. Lastly, on 2022, she received two significant awards from her alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas. First is the Commerce Outstanding Alumni 2022 by the College of Commerce Alumni Foundation (Cocafi) in the field of government service as a graduate the UST College of Commerce and Business Administration. Second as one Of the Most Distinguished Thomasian Alumna conferred by the UST Alumni Association and nominated by PMT/CAT alumni association. And just recently, she was an awardee of Institute for Solidarity of Asia’s (ISA) 2024 College of Fellows as champion and leader of governance reform.

Appointed last December 6, 2023 as DTI Undersecretary, Usec Pacheco now manages the DTI Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG).

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Undersecretary
Consumer Affairs and Legal Services Group (CLG)

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Atty. Amanda Marie F. Nograles is the Assistant Secretary and Supervising Head of the Consumer Protection Group of the Department of Trade and Industry. Prior to DTI, she was also the Assistant Secretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs of the Department of Education.

Atty. Amanda graduated with second honors from Ateneo Law School. After taking the bar, she worked at Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & delos Angeles and thereafter at Nograles Law Offices.

She graduated from Ateneo de Manila, magna cum laude with a degree in Management Economics. She is set to complete her Masters in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines by June 2024.
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Total Trade (2015)

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