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). “FDA registration is not only continue reading : DTI-3 Urges MSMEs to obtain FDA registration for regulated products
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 2024, qualified individuals are entitled continue reading : DTI-3 reminds retailers, consumers of revised 5% discount for Seniors and PWDs
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) – Go Negosyo, aims to continue reading : DTI Mentors 48 Entrepreneurs in First 2025 KMME Batch
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 in shaping a progressive and continue reading : DTI-3 celebrates 2025 National Women’s Month with empowering activities for women entrepreneurs
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 recognize establishments that provide quality continue reading : DTI-3 seeks 2025 Bagwis Award Nominees
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 public to purchase only certified continue reading : Prioritize safety this Fire Prevention Month, DTI-3 reminds
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 entrepreneurs to showcase their products, continue reading : Tarlac MSMEs showcased at Ambiente Trade Fair in Germany
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 excellence in the country. It continue reading : Central Luzon organizations cited for Quality Awards 2024
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 under the Livelihood Seeding Program continue reading : Business kits given to entreps in Aurora
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Office 3 continues to encourage barangay-based enterprises to register under the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) program and take advantage of its exclusive benefits. RA No. 10644 otherwise known as the BMBEs Act of 2002 encourages the formation and growth of BMBEs by granting them incentives and continue reading : DTI urges barangay enterprises to register as BMBEs for benefits