DTI launches AI-centered Fiesta Haraya Bai 2024 in Cebu

Cebu City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proudly launched Fiesta Haraya Bai 2024, a month-long celebration honoring Filipino creativity, innovation, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative industries in the Central Visayas region last November 8. The festival, which centered on the AI wave, brought together an inspiring lineup of continue reading : DTI launches AI-centered Fiesta Haraya Bai 2024 in Cebu

Over 1,100 sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join the third session of DTI’s advancement program

CENTRAL VISAYAS – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to strengthen its efforts in empowering micro-entrepreneurs across the country through the Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program (SSSAP). The program’s third module, “e-Level Up ang Puhunan,” held on August 28, 2024, saw a notable increase in participation in Central Visayas, with 1,149 sari-preneurs joining the continue reading : Over 1,100 sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join the third session of DTI’s advancement program

DTI recognizes 10 Western Visayas cities at 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards for innovative local growth projects

Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) honored the ingenuity and creativity of 10 cities from Western Visayas at the 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Ceremonial Awarding held on 06 August 2024. This event underscores the DTI’s commitment to fostering socio-economic growth  through local creative sectors. The 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards spotlight the transformative power continue reading : DTI recognizes 10 Western Visayas cities at 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards for innovative local growth projects

Over 940 sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join the second session of DTI’s advancement program

CENTRAL VISAYAS – Over 940 sari-sari store owners from the region participated in the second session of the DTI Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program (SSSAP) on July 24, 2024. The five-module program, dubbed “Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!”, aims to equip ‘saripreneurs’ with essential knowledge and accelerate their business operations through digital solutions. The second module, continue reading : Over 940 sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join the second session of DTI’s advancement program

800 Sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join DTI’s advancement program

CENTRAL VISAYAS – About 800 sari-sari store owners from the region participated in the nationwide launch of the DTI Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program (SSSAP) on June 26, 2024. Dubbed “Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!”, the SSSAP aims to equip ‘saripreneurs’ with essential knowledge and accelerate their business operations through digital solutions. The first module, “e-Level continue reading : 800 Sari-preneurs in Central Visayas join DTI’s advancement program

DTI 7 empowers youth entrepreneurs in Asturias, Cebu

CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 (DTI-7) successfully conducted its Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), You Can BYOB! (Be Your Own Boss) workshop in June 2024. This practical, activity-based, learner-centered training is designed to equip youth with essential business skills, empowering them to conceive, design, and launch their own businesses by the continue reading : DTI 7 empowers youth entrepreneurs in Asturias, Cebu

Nineteen local creatives finish DTI 7’s DREAM Program

CENTRAL VISAYAS – At least nineteen (19) local creatives in the region have successfully completed DTI’s revived Digital Services Entrepreneurs Advancement Mentorship (DREAM) program. This initiative, dedicated to advancing local entrepreneurs in the digital arena, has demonstrated remarkable growth and impact since its inception in 2021. Originally launched in response to the challenges posed by continue reading : Nineteen local creatives finish DTI 7’s DREAM Program

DTI Region 7 marks decade of Fablab innovation in the Philippines

TAGBILARAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 Central Visayas hosted “FabX PH: Celebrating a Decade of Fablabs’ Innovation in the Philippines” on 9-10 May 2024. The two-day event aimed to commemorate a decade of innovation, collaboration, and transformative impact made by fabrication laboratories (Fablabs) in the country. Attended by Fablabs, continue reading : DTI Region 7 marks decade of Fablab innovation in the Philippines