GET TO KNOW DTI- REGION 2

DTI Region 02 or DTI Cagayan Valley Region is composed of five (5) provinces –Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya; and four cities: Tuguegarao, Cauayan, Ilagan, and Santiago.

The Cagayan Valley Region is abundant in agricultural products such as rice, corn, peanut, beans, and fruits making Region 02 known as the Top Corn Producer and second in palay production in the Philippines. Among the priority sectors being promoted for development by DTI R02 includes Agribusiness (Coffee, Cacao, Coconut, Pineapple, Peanut, Mango, Root crops, Banana, Citrus, Rice and Corn processing, waste processing of rice hull and corn husk), Bamboo, Home style & Wearables (furniture and creative industries), IT BPM and e-commerce, and Tourism/Agri-tourism.

Region 02 is working towards the attainment of its desired role to become the country’s “Prime Water Resource, Agro-Industrial Hub, and Emerging Tourism Destination” through the collaborative efforts of all concerned line agencies and stakeholders. The region is also is geared towards the promotion of investment opportunities positioning Cagayan Valley as the gateway to Northern Philippines.

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DTI and LGU Camalaniugan successfully hold 2nd Mobile Product Standard Showcase cum Diskwento Caravan
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 and DTI Cagayan Provincial Offices, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) Camalaniugan, Cagayan, successfully staged the 2nd Run of the Mobile Product Standards Showcase cum Diskwento Caravan on 11 July 2024 at the Municipal Grounds in Camalaniugan, Cagayan. The
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DTI R2 conducts successful 2nd Regional MSME Summit, empowering MSMEs towards innovation and resilience
Pushing for more resilient, innovative, and competitive MSMEs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 successfully conducts its 2nd Regional Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Summit on 11 July 2024. In her opening speech, DTI Region 2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V addresses all governments,
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2nd Quarter PMSMED Council meeting highlights sustaining Nueva Vizcaya’s economic growth
The Second Quarter Provincial MSME Development (PMSMED) Council Meeting brought together a total of 23 stakeholders/members from the government, private, MSME, academe, women, and youth sectors, on 10 July 2024, to discuss strategies for sustaining Nueva Vizcaya’s impressive economic performance as one of the top fastest-growing provinces in the country.
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DTI R2 NV strikes gold in Runruno, Quezon
With the goal of strengthening the partnership between both organizations, Team DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya led by Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao visited FCF Minerals Corporation in Runruno, Quezon on 15 July 2024 to meet their key officials and have a mine tour. After a brief introduction and orientation
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DTI R2 NV, Canadian Org. eye collaboration on women empowerment
As part of the significant steps towards fostering MSME development and women empowerment, DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao met with Project Officer Vener Valerio of Catalyste+ (formerly known as Canadian Executive Service Organization), as the latter conducted a courtesy visit on 09 July 2024. Catalyste+
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DTI R2 Cagayan, LGU Sto. Niño join forces for consumer advocacy
The Department of Trade and Industry R2 Cagayan Provincial Office and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Sto. Niño, Cagayan convened on 25 June 2024 for a collaborative initiative to enhance consumer protection and advocacy within the municipality. Key activities included a focused group discussion (FGD) on the Local Price
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DTI R2 Cagayan, LGU Lasam strengthen ties with 8th CWAC Launch in province
The Department of Trade and Industry R2 Cagayan Provincial Office, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Lasam, launched the 23rd Consumer Welfare Assistance Center (CWAC) in Region 2, and the 8th CWAC in the province of Cagayan, at the Lasam Public Market on 10 July 2024. Before the
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DTI and DA unite to empower Batanes farmers for agricultural advancement
With a shared vision of enhancing the Ivatans' quality of life through entrepreneurship, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 2 Office in partnership with DTI Batanes conducted a Seminar on Simple Bookkeeping, Business Requirements, and Marketing scheduled for 09 July 2024, at the Administrative Conference Hall of the Department of
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DTI R2 Batanes conducts Consumer Advocacy Initiative on Vape Law Implementation
DTI R2 Batanes successfully conducted a Consumer Advocacy Initiative focused on the implementation of the Vape Law (RA 11900) at the DTI R2 Batanes Provincial Office. This significant event brought together 11 representatives from various agencies, including the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Education (DepEd), the Chief of
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Empowering Batanes Businesses: IPO, FDA and SB Corp Services Roadshow in Batanes
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 Office, in coordination with DTI R2 Batanes, successfully conducted a series of crucial support services aimed at empowering local businesses on 12 July 2024 at the Batanes Livelihood Center. The event featured the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s License to Operate
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Hope in a Bottle
The pandemic has brought numerous struggles in the maintenance of businesses within the province due to a drastic decrease in supply and demand. Despite these challenges, entrepreneurs have not given up in providing quality products and services to individuals all around the province. The patronage of the provincial government of
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