GET TO KNOW DTI- REGION 4A
DTI-Region 4A or DTI-CALABARZON is composed of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.
CALABARZON’s thriving industries include semi-processed industrial raw materials and industrial components coming from its 31 world-class industrial estates and economic zones (ecozones). Laguna is dubbed as the automotive capital or “the Detroit City of the Philippines” because most of the automative assemblers in the country—Ford, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota—are located here.
The region also hosts the big names in the electronics and semiconductor industries and has a vast pool of human resource base for the manufacturing and services industries.
NEWSSUCCESS STORIES
Luisiana, Laguna — On March 7, 2024, the Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department of Calamba City (CLDD), in partnership with the Laguna Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Laguna) through the Negosyo Center Program, conducted a seminar on basic pricing and costing cum consumer education to provide
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Jalajala Rizal - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rizal Provincial Office was invited by the Municipality of Jalajala Rizal, to once again be part of the Local Government initiative “Forum on Livelihood Program, Resource Information and Technology for Small Business Owners”. The program initiated by Mayor Elmer C.
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Victoria, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry - Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its Consumer Protection Division (CPD), inspected three (3) service and repair enterprises (SREs) for accreditation renewal on February 29, 2024, in San Pedro City, Laguna. The three (3) SREs engaged in air-conditioning and refrigeration were
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The Department of Trade and Industry – Rizal Provincial Office recently conducted a meeting with the United Architects of the Philippines and AiTech IDEA FabLab on March 8, 2024, focusing on the utilization of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for Construction, GDH, and Furniture (Innovation,
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Magdalena, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI Laguna) in partnership with CARD MRI Development Institute (CMDI) successfully conducted a seminar last February 26, 2024 with the following topics: DTI Programs and Services, Basic Food Safety, Packaging and Labeling, and Consumer Education. CMDI and
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Santa Cruz, Laguna — The Laguna Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Laguna) and the Provincial Government of Laguna - Local Economic Development and Investments Promotions Office (PGL-LEDIPO) facilitated a seminar-workshop on Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Five Pillar indicators on March 5, 2024, at the
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Victoria, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) extended support to one of its partners, the Provincial Government of Laguna, in harnessing the potential of homegrown micro, small, and medium enterprises during the Anilag Festival 2024. From March 10 to March 17, 2024, DTI-Laguna
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VICTORIA, LAGUNA – The Department of Trade and Industry - Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) conducted an onsite assessment for the DTI Bagwis Awards on February 20, 2024, in some key cities of Laguna, namely, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, and Calamba. This regular monitoring and evaluation activity aimed to identify retail
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As it aims to upscale enterprises, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE)-Go Negosyo, facilitated the KAPATID Mentor ME-Money and Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online Multisectoral Batch Launch and Orientation on March 12, 2023 via Zoom. 50 CALABARZON mentees from the
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Pakil, Laguna — The Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department of the City Government of Calamba hosted a successful seminar on business operations, records management, and consumer education last February 22, 2024, at the CLDD Training Center in Mercado de Calamba, Brgy. 5, Calamba City, Laguna. The event was organized by
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In the tranquil landscapes of Maitim Bay, Laguna, where the breeze whispers tales of tradition and innovation, Buko Pandesal Bakeshop stands as a beacon of resilience, creativity, and the enduring legacy of family entrepreneurship. Amidst the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods, Aira May Cueto and her family have crafted
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JALAJALA, LAGUNA -- Jalajala is a town situated along Laguna de Bay and most of the people in this town depend their source of living from fishing. Aside from tilapia and milk fish, bighead carp are among the bulk of fishes caught by the fishermen that causes oversupply and low
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Jasmin Allison Obatay, a dynamic Gen Z entrepreneur, has etched her success story with a passion for business and marketing that ignited during her formative years. Despite pursuing a degree in BS Electrical Engineering at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, her entrepreneurial spirit burned brightly from a young
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This is a story of a father and a retired overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Liliw, Laguna. Mr. Victor Esmeris, a husband and a father of two, worked as a licensed architect in Saudi Arabia for over 32 years. After his retirement, he developed a land and turned it into
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Gift shops! What are the very first things that come to your mind whenever you hear these words? Yes! Gifts! Gifts for different and a lot of celebrations and occasions. These may be classified into toys, bags, and everything that can be useful in our house and for personal use.
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With the increasing concern on climate change and adverse effects on food production and supply in general, a group of dedicated farmers in Majayjay, Laguna, has stepped up and challenged themselves in adopting sustainable methods through organic farming. Named after their beloved hometown, the Majayjay Organic Farmers Association, also known
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Overseas Filipino workers are proclaimed as the new heroes of our times. In 2005, Liza worked overseas as a maid for 2 years; she dedicated herself in her job doing household chores and taking care of her employers' children. However, after her contract has ended, she returned here in our
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In the midst of the global pandemic, when businesses were grappling with challenges, a unique venture emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience. KSC Online Shop from the picturesque town of Cavinti, specializing in the sale of exquisite pandan handicrafts and the introduction of mushroom chips, not only weathered
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About Zia Kindra Embroidery Shop Owned by Ms. Gina Aniciete Domingo, located at Brgy. Concepcion in Lumban, Laguna, this shop has proved that when passion meets talent, it can produce amazing works of art. Domingo pushed herself with full dedication to quality and passion for needlework as her family-owned business
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“Small businesses are the heartbeat of your neighborhood, the spine of your local economy, and spirit of your town.” —Anonymous In the Philippines, small neighborhood convenience shops called Sari-Sari stores are far more common than supermarkets and large retailers across the country. They are usually operated from home by a
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