REGION 3 NEWS

♦ Date of Release: 03 June 2025
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The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) is strongly encouraging micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the manufacture and distribution of regulated products—such as food, beverages, cosmetics, food supplements, and household hazardous substances—to secure the necessary licenses and certifications from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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The Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office 3 (DTI-3) is urging retailers across Central Luzon to comply with Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 24-02, Series of 2024, which revised the guidelines on granting special discounts to senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs). Under the revised rules, effective March
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The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) recently launched the first Batch of the 2025 Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program, welcoming 48 promising micro and small entrepreneurs from the region. The KMME Program, a flagship capacity-building initiative of DTI in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE)
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In line with the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration themed “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas”, the Department of Trade and Industry – Regional Office 3 (DTI-3) reaffirms its commitment to empowering women across all sectors. This year's observance underscores the important role of women
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The Department of Trade and Industry - Region 3 (DTI-3) invites businesses to take part in the 2025 DTI Bagwis Awards, a prestigious recognition given to business establishments that uphold consumer rights and responsible business practices. The DTI Bagwis Award aims to promote fair trade, encourage ethical business conduct, and
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In observance of Fire Prevention Month this March, the Department of Trade and Industry - Region 3 (DTI-3) reminds consumers and businesses to prioritize fire safety by ensuring that fire-related products meet quality and safety standards. With the increasing risk of fire incidents during the dry season, DTI-3 urges the
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Eleven (11) micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Tarlac joined the prestigious Ambiente Trade Fair 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, from February 7 to 11, 2025. The renowned international trade fair, recognized as one of the world’s leading platforms for consumer goods, provided an exceptional opportunity for Filipino artisans and
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognizes the outstanding organizations from Central Luzon that have demonstrated a strong commitment to quality management and performance excellence through the 2024 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Regionalization Program. The Philippine Quality Award (PQA) is the highest level of national recognition for organizational performance
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Aurora Provincial Office, in partnership with the office of Aurora Representative Rommel T. Angara and local government units, distributed livelihood packages to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the northern municipalities of Aurora on January 16 and 17. The event, held
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