Pampanga, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) facilitated the destruction of 47 confiscated Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanks last February 7 in Mabalacat, Pampanga. The cylinders, with an estimated value of PHP 45,000.00 were seized during a routine inspection by the DTI – Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) in La Union due to non-compliance continue reading : DTI destroys confiscated LPG tanks in La Union
Pangasinan, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) participated in the LAB For All Project to signify the Department’s commitment to bring essential government services and programs directly to communities across the country last February 6. The LAB For All Project, spearheaded by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, is a priority undertaking designed to enhance continue reading : DTI joins the LAB for All in Pangasinan, targets boost of local biz
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1 welcomed anew significant leadership transition as Outgoing Regional Director Raymond G. Panhon turned over the position to Acting Regional Director Merlie D. Membrere. A ceremonial turnover program, witnessed by DTI R1 employees was held on January 15, 2025 at the DTI Regional Office 1 Conference Room, continue reading : DTI welcomes new Acting Regional Director Membrere for Region 1
La Union, Philippines—To ensure consumer safety and fair trade practices, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted a rigorous enforcement and monitoring activity in San Fernando, La Union on 11 December 2024. DTI Region 1 Director Raymond G. Panhon, along with the DTI inspection team from the regional office, visited several business establishments in continue reading : DTI intensifies business monitoring in La Union ahead of holiday season
Pangasinan, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1 supported a new resolution to revitalize the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) program during the 4th Quarter Regional Development Council meeting. This renewed effort aims to strengthen support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) while preserving the unique cultural heritage of each town in Region 1. Aligned continue reading : DTI backs new resolution to revitalize OTOP in Pangasinan
Muntinlupa City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has brought the much anticipated Rimat Ti Amianan Trade Fair 2024 at Festival Mall in Alabang from December 4 to 08. In time for the holidays, this event showcased the best food and non-food products of 79 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from continue reading : DTI’s Rimat Ti Amianan Trade Fair bring Ilocano product excellence to NCR
One hundred seventy-one (171) micro rice retailers in Ilocos Region each received P15,000 cash assistance under the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Said 171 micro rice retailers in public markets were validated to be compliant to Executive Order (EO) 39 which imposes Mandated Price Ceilings on Regular-Milled Rice at P41.00 per kilogram and Well-Milled Rice continue reading : Ilocos rice retailers get P15K subsidy
Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual ordered the strengthening of the Price and Supply Monitoring of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPCs) to ensure its availability as effects of Super Typhoon Mawar with local name Betty, continues to threaten some parts of Northern Luzon. As of 8:00AM on May 29, 2023, the Regional Disaster Risk continue reading : DTI R1: Prices and supply of basic goods, ‘stable” amid threats of #BettyPH
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1 led by Regional Director (RD) Grace Falgui-Baluyan, DTI Pangasinan Provincial Director Natalia Dalaten, together with local government unit (LGU) Mapandan officials and the officers and members of Women’s Unity for Progress Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (WUFP-FMPC) welcomed Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Peter MacArthur as he visited continue reading : Canadian Ambassador Visits Women’s Coop in Pangasinan
To improve services for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMsE) in the country side, the Department of Trade and Industry- Region 1 (DTI-R1), opened additional 16 Negosyo Centers (NCs) in the region for this year. From the 64 existing NCs in 2020, DTI Ilocos Norte has established 19 additional NCs; DTI Ilocos Sur- 20 NCs; continue reading : 80 Negosyo Centers in Region 1 to advance MSMEs in the countryside