WESTERN VISAYAS – In a stride towards unlocking the latent capacities of the youth in Region 6, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 has taken the lead in implementing the newly enhanced Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP). This initiative aims to engage young minds in the world of business through a comprehensive 4-day continue reading : Region 6 youth set to become entrepreneurs: DTI R6’s YEP! You Can Be Your Own Boss program takes off

50 entrepreneurs successfully complete DTI R6’s KMME Program
BACOLOD CITY – In a graduation ceremony held on June 27, 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6’s Assistant Regional Director, Rachel Nufable, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the newest batch of graduates of the Kapatid Mentor Me: Money and Market Encounter (KMME MME) Program. A total of 50 graduates have successfully continue reading : 50 entrepreneurs successfully complete DTI R6’s KMME Program

DTI R6 and FiberHome explore smart public transport solutions in Iloilo City
ILOILO CITY – The local government of Iloilo City, headed by City Mayor Jerry Trenas, warmly welcomed the team from FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies Co., Ltd. during their courtesy visit at the Iloilo City Hall on May 8. Accompanied by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 staff, led by OIC-RD Ermelinda Pollentes, the continue reading : DTI R6 and FiberHome explore smart public transport solutions in Iloilo City

Local startups win big at DTI’s Moonshot TNK Pitching Competition
ILOILO CITY- Three local startups from Region 6 were hailed as winners of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Moonshot TNK: Sustaining MSMEs through Trabaho, Negosyo, at Konsyumer (TNK) Innovative Solutions Pitching Competition on 19 October 2022 at the Zuri Hotel in Iloilo City as one of the highlights of the Online Slingshot for Region continue reading : Local startups win big at DTI’s Moonshot TNK Pitching Competition
DTI R6’s annual Panublion Trade Fair returns with more innovations
The Department of Trade and Industry Region 6 will hold its annual marketing event, entitled Panubli-on 2022, a regional trade fair of Western Visayas, with the theme “Advancing Innovations”. Conducted since 2003, Panubli-on has evolved to become a byword of quality, craftsmanship and innovation. The fair will depict the rich culture of the region and continue reading : DTI R6’s annual Panublion Trade Fair returns with more innovations

DTI Region 6 participates in the first quarter online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)
The DTI Region 6 participates in the first quarter online (NSED). This is regularly done once every quarter to help raise awareness on what to do during an earthquake. The public is also reminded to always be prepared, and to join programs and activities that aims to strengthen the public’s readiness in facing disasters and continue reading : DTI Region 6 participates in the first quarter online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)
DTI-Region 6 to nurture In-School Youth entreps, start-ups
In line with the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP!) Mentorship Academy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 has launched a program to stimulate and enhance the entrepreneurial mindset among the In-School Youth (ISY). Dubbed as the YEP!: In-School Entrepreneurs Academy (YEP!: iSEA), it aims to guide young entrepreneurs to operate their business successfully continue reading : DTI-Region 6 to nurture In-School Youth entreps, start-ups
DTI-R6 urges establishments to secure Safety Seal Certification
The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary certification scheme asserting that an establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government, and uses or integrates its contact tracing with StaySafe.ph. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issues the Safety Seal Certificate for supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, membership shopping clubs, construction continue reading : DTI-R6 urges establishments to secure Safety Seal Certification
SSF transfers to new home, LGU inaugurates building
The Shared Service Facility (SSF) on Garments Making got a facelift as the co-operator, the Municipality of Lambunao, Iloilo, has transferred the facility to its new home which was inaugurated last August 12. Former Lambunao Mayor and now Iloilo Third District Board Member Jason Gonzales led the blessing and inauguration of the new building together continue reading : SSF transfers to new home, LGU inaugurates building