Isabela, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) demonstrated strong support for the Municipality of Cabagan for its vibrant kick-off of the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Showcase and Agri Trade Fair and Exhibit. The event was launched on January 16 at the Municipal Grounds, coinciding with Cabagan’s Grand Fiesta celebration. DTI Region 2 Director Ma. Sofia Narag continue reading : DTI champions local businesses at Cabagan’s OTOP showcase, Agri Trade Fair
Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines—In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has stepped up to support local creatives. On 13 January 2025, the agency awarded financial assistance to 40 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the creative industry during a distribution ceremony. The ceremony was led by Acting Assistant Regional Director continue reading : DTI steps up for creative MSMEs in Nueva Vizcaya after super typhoon Pepito
Muntinlupa City — The 18th Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair (RTF), highlighting the local products of Cagayan Valley, of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) generated over P9 million in sales from 10 to 16 September 2024. This year’s theme, “Unveiling the Richness of Cagayan Valley’s Lands and Seas: A Fusion of Beauty and continue reading : DTI’s 18th Padday na Lima Region 2 trade fair nets PHP 9.8M in sales
As part of his goal to meet the agency’s clients, especially those in the farthest areas of the province, DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao led the team in conducting an onsite visit and in extending Project SAFE (Strengthening the Advocacy on Food safety Enhancement by providing PPEs to MSEs) to continue reading : Project SAFE Diaries: DTI R2 NV extends food safety campaigns to remote barangays, municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya
In celebration of National Bamboo Month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 – Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office, in partnership with the Provincial Local Government Unit of Nueva Vizcaya and key bamboo industry stakeholders, convened the Provincial Bamboo Industry Development Council Meeting on 10 September 2024 in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. The meeting was continue reading : BAMBOO-TIFUL Nueva Vizcaya: NV bamboo champs’ units for industry growth and sustainability
The new Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Regional Director, Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V, reconnected with the leaders and industry stakeholders in Quirino Province. On 4 September 2024, she met with Mayor May Garnace Calaunan, Mayor Jerry Pagbilao, and Mayor Jerry Agsalda of the municipalities of Diffun, Saguday, and Aglipay respectively. They continue reading : Quirino’s local Chief Executives and Industry Leaders warmly welcome back DTI R2 Regional Director
On 5 September 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V travelled all the way to one of the farthest barangays in Quirino- Wasid, Nagtipunan to visit the Bugkalot tribe. RD Narag reached out to the officers of the Livelihood Association of Egongots (LAE) whose 40 continue reading : DTI R2 Regional Director gets closer to Quirino’s IP enterprises
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Cagayan, in collaboration with the Local Government of Allacapan successfully launched the 9th Consumer Welfare Assistance Center (CWAC) in the province, the 28th in Region 2 on 28 August 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in the town’s commitment to upholding consumer rights and ensuring the continue reading : DTI R2 Cagayan, LGU Allacapan champion fair trade with CWAC launch
In a joint initiative to empower local banana farmers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) held a business planning seminar on 30 August 2024, at Barangay Capuseran, Benito Soliven, Isabela. This seminar, aimed at strengthening the business acumen of farmers, was spearheaded by DTI-CARP Provincial Coordinators Mr. continue reading : Banana Farmers in Benito Soliven gain business skills through DTI-CARP and DAR Seminar
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Batanes and the Provincial Government of Batanes (PGB) awarded two units of Vegetable Chillers to the Chanarian-Tukon Farmers Association, 30 August 2024, at the Farmers and Fishermen’s Market of Batanes (FFMB). The equipment was provided under DTI’s Shared Service Facility (SSF) Program, one of DTI’s flagship programs continue reading : DTI and PGB awards new SSF equipment to Batanes vegetable farmers