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 powers Filipino enterprises’ digital leap at Food Festival 2025
Mandaluyong, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) spotlighted Filipino cuisine and empowered local businesses with the three-day run of Food Festival 2025, held from May 30 to June 1 at Megatrade Halls 1–3, SM Megamall. This landmark event showcased the richness of Philippine gastronomy and the innovative spirit of
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DTI R2 NV helps Creative Champs craft a brighter future with financial boost
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — In a significant move to empower local creatives affected by Super Typhoon Pepito, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office awarded financial assistance to 40 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the creative industry on 13 January 2025. The
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DTI OTOP Philippines store sign for Cagayan Valley, next to framed map of Cagayan province.
DTI opens 8th OTOP Philippines store in Cagayan Valley
Tuguegarao City, Philippines—Authenticity, craftsmanship, and innovation come alive as the 8th One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Store in Cagayan Valley has officially opened its doors on March 11. Located at the Gasat Hall at the Provincial Capitol of Cagayan, this vibrant space brings a curated selection of the region’s
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DTI R2 Cagayan conducts FGD to boost Abaca industry in Claveria
Claveria, Cagayan — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Cagayan Provincial Office successfully conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the Claveria Handicraft Association on 16 May 2024. This event marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to support and enhance the abaca industry in Claveria. Following
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DTI R2 Isabela empowers local businesses with transformative export orientation
In pursuit of broadening economic horizons and fostering international trade, the DTI R2 Isabela Provincial Office conducted a transformative Export Orientation for export-ready Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on 24 July 2023, hosted at ISU Cauayan Hostel. The event was meticulously designed to equip businesses with valuable insights and
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DTI R2 advocates compliance for violators of fair-trade law
The Department of Trade and Industry Region 2 conducted an advocacy initiative for 13 violators of the accreditation requirement for service and repair shops from the recently conducted monitoring and enforcement last February 7-9, 2023, simultaneous to their scheduled hearings. According to Division Chief Atty. Cyrus I. Restauro, "Hearings in
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DTI R2 produces 12 COOP-mentee graduates for its 1st batch of SSF-LAMP
CAGAYAN VALLEY -- The Department of Trade and Industry Region 2 (DTI R2) led the celebration of the success of the 12 mentees from Cagayan Valley's various provinces on their graduation on February 17, 2023 from the DTI's Shared Service Facility (SSF) Local Advisory and Mentoring Program (LAMP), the first
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DTI R2 joins DILG-R2 in the EODB field validation and assessment
CAGAYAN -- The DTI R2, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 02 (DILG-R2), conducted a field validation and assessment of selected LGUs in the region relative to their compliance with the Ease of Doing Business Law (EODB) last 17–19 and 24–25 January 2023. The
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Dataj Aquafarm Inc., the Philippines’ leading supplier of Vannamei shrimp, preps for its halal certification
STA. TERESITA, CAGAYAN -- Through the DTI Region 2-Food Development Program, a consultation meeting and site visit at Dataj Aquafarm Inc. in Sta. Teresita, Cagayan, were held on February 10 to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the necessary documents to prepare the company for its Halal Certification. Dataj Aquafarm
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DTI R2 preps up for Padday na Lima RTF 2023
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN -- Aiming to revamp and move the Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair several notches up this year, DTI R2 Leah Pulido Ocampo personally conducted a training workshop for the key committee members of the fair in crafting an operations manual, 20-21 February 2023. As part of
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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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