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
25 March 2024 I Negosyo Center Business Counselors from 22 municipalities have bravely endured the summer heat to make the rounds of grocery stores, hardware and supermarkets to monitor and check their compliance to SRP and Fair-Trade Laws. The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office intensifies its
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MABITAC, LAGUNA — On March 21, 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) through its Negosyo Center in collaboration with the Mabitac local government unit successfully conducted a seminar entitled “Navigating Digital Transformation: Challenges and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs as well as DTI Programs and Services
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CALAMBA CITY — In lieu with the capacity building for entrepreneurs, the Laguna Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry supports the City Government of Calamba’s initiative to conduct ladderized trainings for existing and potential MSMEs to equip them with knowledge and skills in order to continuously operate
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January 30, 2024 | Teresa Municipal launched “KADIWA ng PANGULO” in Teresa. The successful event was attended by local executives headed by Mayor Rodel N. Dela Cruz, Vice Mayor Freddie L. Bonifacio, and ABC President Kap. Moses San Jose, SK Federation President Ranniel San Jose, and Counselor Victorius Joshua San
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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 12, 2024, in San Pablo City, Laguna and Los Baños, Laguna, to identify retail establishments that will be given due recognition for practicing responsible business.
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MORONG, RIZAL – The Department of Trade and Industry – Rizal in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology – Rizal has propelled the third year of Digital Tuesdays with the opening session focusing on Digital Marketing and AI Integration, held on February 13, 2023, which attracted over
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VICTORIA, LAGUNA — The Department of Trade and Industry - Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its assigned representative, supervised the drawing of raffle entries sponsored by an establishment in Los Baños, Laguna, on February 12, 2024. This regular monitoring activity is under the Department's mandate to protect consumers from misleading
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VICTORIA, LAGUNA — The Department of Trade and Industry - Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its Consumer Protection Division, regularly monitors the price and supply of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) in the key cities of Laguna. On February 12, 2024, DTI-Laguna monitored a private supermarket in San Pablo
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BAY, LAGUNA — On February 13, 2024, the Calamba Manpower Development Center (CMDC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partnered to host their inaugural seminar of the year. The event, tailored to empower individuals in the food industry, underscores the organizations' shared commitment in fostering local entrepreneurship and
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VICTORIA, LAGUNA — The Department of Trade and Industry Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) took part in the awarding ceremony of the 40 livelihood kits by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines on January 31, 2024, held at the Brgy. Batino Covered Court, Calamba City, Laguna. The DTI-Laguna staff conducted
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Norma's Suman, owned by the Kahano family and led by Ms. Girlie Saflor Kahano, has earned a reputation as one of the town's known Kakanin businesses. With over 25 years of operation, the business thrives on the original recipe passed down from Norma, Ms. Girlie's mother. Serving as their family's
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“Corollo’s Takoyaki Station”, owned by former Overseas Performing Artist, Ms. Evangeline Corollo Peñaranda, embarked on its journey back in 2006, when takoyaki was first introduced in Dasmariñas City. Initially, they sell their products via a food cart and settle near the sidewalks of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas City. Like
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Ms. Ella Baybay, the sole owner of Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm, situated in Maitim II East, Tagaytay City, Cavite. She chose to name her business in honor of her grandparents, from whom she inherited a small piece of farmland that she successfully transformed into a profitable venture. After recognizing
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The Beginning “Without the color green, it felt like there was no hope or vitality…” That was the realization that brought the birth of Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing by Ms. Josephine Alviar Velasco and her family from San Pedro City, Laguna. Year 2013 was when Typhoon Yolanda stormed the country
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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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It was in the year 2016 when Ana, a wife and a mom, thought of sharing her well-loved recipes with her friends by posting them on social media. Ana found that baking and creating beautiful wedding cakes for her clients was her calling and she started making wedding cakes one
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Lumban is a town renowned for its centuries-old craftsmanship of hand embroidery. Considered as the Embroidery Capital of the Philippines, Lumban has been home to skilled artisans and a destination for exquisite hand-embroidered works. Lumban’s embroiderers create unique and intricate designs through their skillful handling of thread and needle. The
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Ms. Ana Arsolacia, a 58-year-old woman, had once been a dedicated factory worker and a manager in a well-known local brand for a decade. However, driven by a desire for more independence and to create her own path, she decided to leave her corporate job and venture into entrepreneurship. In
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“For a chocolate lover, the art of tasting has the power to magically transform a casual nibble into a world of new pleasure.” However, you can also delight yourself by making your own chocolate, only if you knew the art. The Philippines is home to various chocolatiers perfecting the art
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