Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), brings the Investment Roadshow of the “Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency in MSMEs” project at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro on May 28, 2025. The project’s goal is to promote and facilitate the adoption of energy-efficient practices by the micro, small, and medium continue reading : DTI, GGGI organize energy efficiency roadshow for MSMEs in Mindanao
Puerto Princesa City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has culminated its two-year “Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency in MSMEs Buildings in the Philippines” project with the Investors’ Roadshow in Palawan on May 21. This capstone event was designed to translate technical groundwork into actionable opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking to reduce continue reading : DTI caps two-year energy efficiency project for MSMEs with Palawan Investment Roadshow
Makati City, Philippines—Jose del Fierro, an 89-year-old coffee farmer from Claveria, Misamis Oriental, received two recognitions at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-supported Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) 2025, held at One Ayala Mall on May 9. Del Fierro received a Special Award for being the oldest participating farmer in the coffee competition. Furthermore, continue reading : DTI-supported Philippine Coffee Quality Competition honors MisOr Farmer with double win
Misamis Oriental, Philippines—They faced failed ventures, financial loss, and fading hope. But instead of giving up, Noel and Myrna Hilario planted the seeds of something bigger: Storehouse Food Products, Inc., a business now uplifting farmers, nourishing families, and inspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. Based in Opol, Storehouse Food Products, Inc.’s journey was not paved with a perfect continue reading : From rock bottom to rooted success: How storehouse food products grew from setbacks to significance
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) generated a total of PHP 600,741.05 in sales and served 4,047 customers during its Diskwento Caravan Women’s Month Edition on March 19 to 21. Organized by the DTI Misamis Oriental, the three-day caravan brought together 23 manufacturers and retailers from Cagayan de Oro City continue reading : DTI’s Diskwento Caravan raises over PHP 600K in sales, supports MSMEs during Women’s Month
Iligan City —Edelyn Dales, a local coffee farmer supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), won the top prize in the 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition’s 4th Elimination Round (Provincial Level) held on March 1. Dales, representing the Somiorang Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative, triumphed over 17 other participants to claim the champion’s title. Organized by continue reading : DTI-supported coffee farmer in Lanao del Norte wins at 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition
Bukidnon, Philippines — What started as a small farmers’ association in the remote barangay of Balaoro, Kadingilan, Bukidnon, has grown into a thriving agribusiness. This transformation proves that perseverance, strong leadership, and government support can empower rural communities. This is the story of the Balaoro Farmers Association, Inc. (BAFA), one of the Department of Trade continue reading : From Seeds to Success: The cacao journey of Balaoro farmers
Lanao del Norte, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined in a series of turnover ceremonies under the Timbangan ng Bayan (TNB) program to select local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao. The turnover ceremonies were part of “Tamang Timbangan, Para Hindi Kulang” project, which provided branded, caged, five-kilo weighing scales to public wet markets continue reading : DTI joins turnover of Timbangan ng Bayan to LGUs in Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon, Philippines—Four agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Bukidnon successfully finished the product development project led by the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). This annual initiative aims to elevate the packaging and labeling of locally produced products by ARBs. Held from September to December 2024, the project’s latest run focused continue reading : Bukidnon enterprises get a boost from DTI’s product development support
Lanao del Norte, Philippines-The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) turned over a PHP 30-million farm-to-market road improvement project on February 12. Located in La Libertad, Pulang Yuta, Calube, Tipolo in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, the project aims to boost local farmers’ incomes by improving access to markets. The farm-to-market infrastructure (FMI) was jointly funded continue reading : DTI turns over PHP30-M improved farm-to-market road in Lanao Del Norte