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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LGU Dupax del Norte’s price champs strengthen consumer protection measures with reorientation meeting
NUEVA VIZCAYA -- The Local Government Unit of Dupax del Norte led by Mayor Atty. Timothy Joseph E. Cayton continues to take strides to ensure that consumer welfare remains a priority as the LGU underwent a reorientation session on the roles and responsibilities of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC),
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NVAT Fresh Champs address agricultural loss with Training on Postharvest Handling and Management
NUEVA VIZCAYA -- The DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office led by Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao took a huge step in addressing agricultural losses in the province through the conduct of a Training on Postharvest Handling and Management for Fruits and Vegetables on 02-04 April 2024 at Bambang
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Nueva Vizcaya MSMED Council Members map out plans for 2024 in 1st Quarter Meeting
NUEVA VIZCAYA -- The different member agencies, institutions, and/or organizations of the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial MSME Development Council coming from the government, private, MSME, academe, women, and youth sectors shared their first quarter accomplishments, as well as their priority programs, projects, and activities for 2024 as they convened their 1st
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DTI R2 Isabela empowers staff with emergency preparedness and response training
Recognizing the significant importance of emergency preparedness, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Isabela Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), conducted a seminar focusing on Emergency Preparedness and Response on 05 April 2024 at the DTI R2 Isabela Provincial Office, Alibagu, City of
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DTI R2 Cagayan, Amulung LPCC join hands for stronger consumer protection
In a collaborative effort between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Cagayan and the Amulung Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC), officials gathered on 20 March 2024, to reinforce mechanisms ensuring consumer protection in Amulung. DTI R2 Cagayan Provincial Director Henry O. Conel, Jr. and Amulung LPCC Chairman, Mayor
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Batanes municipalities gear up to improve competitiveness
BATANES -- The six municipalities of the Province of Batanes - Basco, Mahatao, Ivana, Uyugan, Sabtang, and Itbayat - are ready to improve their competitiveness scores as they participate in the 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Survey. The process started in January with the planning, registration and creation
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Getting ready for the 18th Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair: DTI-DOT R2 tie up to boost tourism industry
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN -- The key officers of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, through the SME Development Division (SMEDD) led by OIC Chief Desiree Angolluan, met with the officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 on 5 April 2024, to forge a tie-up for
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SSF RTWG convenes for its 1st meeting for deliberation of proposed projects for 2024
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN -- The Shared Service Facility-Regional Technical Working Group (SSF-RTWG), under the leadership of DTI Region 2 Regional Director Leah Pulido Ocampo and composed of the DTI Provincial Directors and Technical Consultants from Region 2, convened its 1st meeting for CY 2024 on 4 April 2024, at the
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20 coconut farmers in Alfonso Castañeda undergo training on Product Enhancement and Marketing
A total of 20 Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) enrolled coconut MSMEs participated in the Training on Coconut Products and By-Products; Buko Pie Processing and Preservation of the SSF Beneficiaries conducted by the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) Regional Training Center 02 on 19-21 March
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Art Camp unites creative minds, shows collaboration thru borderless creativity
Through the collaborative efforts between the Department of Trade and Industry Region 2’s provincial offices of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya, an Art Camp themed “Exploring Creativity Across Borders,” was held on 22 March 2024 at the Lower Magat Eco-Tourism Park in Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya. The event witnessed a convergence 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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