GET TO KNOW DTI- MIMAROPA Region
DTI-Region 4B or MIMAROPA is composed of the provinces of Mindoro (Occidental and Oriental), Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. There are two cities—Calapan and Puerto Princesa—and 71 municipalities in the entire region.
MIMAROPA is envisioned as the food basket for the country and a haven for tourism, industry, and technology. It is dubbed as the “Treasure Trove of Southern Luzon.” and is known for its marble products, handicrafts made from indigenous materials, and fruits such as bananas, cashew, and mangoes.
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MAKATI CITY -- Around 20 women-led enterprises from Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan came together in Makati City, for a one-day TikTok Content Creation Workshop organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA and Dentsu Creative Philippines- a global creative digital agency. The lineup of
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - MIMAROPA, in partnership with Havas Ortega (an award-winning communications agency in the Philippines), organized a virtual information session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for consumers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on Friday, March 15, 2024. The activity is part of the
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As a follow-up to the 2023 gap analysis for tuna industry, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Occidental Mindoro facilitated the Consultative Session with Export Marketing Bureau on 28 February 2024 at the Governor’s Office, Provincial Capital, Mamburao. Six (6) tuna traders participated namely, NM Seafoods Trading, Ricky Fish
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - MIMAROPA region, in partnership with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, installed a 5-kilowatt off-grid solar power system in the Bogtong Fish Processing Facility of the Bogtong Fish Processors Association (BFPA) in Busuanga, Palawan. Additionally, BFPA also received 6 shipper boxes with thermal panels.
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MAKATI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) brought together a lineup of multi-artists from the MIMAROPA region to perform at the Philippine Creative Industries Festival (PCIF) on 11-14 December 2023 at One Ayala in Makati City. PCIF is the culminating event of the national government on creativity
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MAKATI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-MIMAROPA region’s 2023 run of its intensive mentorship program culminated with 61 graduate entrepreneurs from across the Philippines. Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) - MME, a 10-week module mentorship program, is designed to enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of mentees through weekly virtual
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Regional Office has issued a bulletin announcing a price freeze on essential commodities in various areas under a state of calamity. Based on two separate Sangguniang resolutions, the municipalities of San Fernando in Romblon, as well as Roxas and Mansalay in Oriental
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Likhai Marinduque, the very first culture and arts festival in the MIMAROPA region, kicked off on Friday, November 10, 2023, across the province of Marinduque. Hundreds of artists, students, and other art enthusiasts from around the province and nearby cities and municipalities gathered for the three-day festival. The event hosted
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PALAWAN – In an attempt to cultivate and protect the marine industry in the Calamianes Group of Islands in the province of Palawan, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MIMAROPA instituted two shared service facilities for fish and seaweed processing. The official turnover ceremony of the Bogtong Fish
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MAKATI CITY – With the theme, 'Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transition’, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- MIMAROPA region’s provincial offices and Negosyo Centers lined up activities in celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2023 promoting access to sustainable energy to consumers and other stakeholders in
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In the heart of Cawit in Boac, Marinduque, a remarkable enterprise was born in 1965. Romeo Mangaring Lumawig, a renowned lepidopterist saw the untapped potential of butterfly handcrafting and set out to create a unique industry. His dedication to building the most significant butterfly collection in the Philippines pioneered the
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In 2013, a community tiger grass farm, also known as Luway, emerged in the hilly area of Odiongan in Sitio Silangan, Barangay Pato-o. Fast forward to 2020, the world was going through tough times because of COVID-19. The people in Pato-o saw they had to think up a different way
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Nestled in the humble town of Amoingon, Boac, Marinduque, lies a hidden gem known as Marl Insects and Butterfly Garden. This enchanting sanctuary owes its existence to the passion and dedication of its owner, Leodegario Layron. For over three decades, Layron has immersed himself in the captivating world of butterflies,
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In the bustling heart of San Jose Public Market in Occidental Mindoro, a group of determined market vendors embarked on a transformative journey, one that would not only liberate them from the grip of predatory 5-6 lending schemes but also empower them to forge a brighter future for their families.
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Nestled on a hilltop in the southernmost town of Occidental Mindoro, there is a hidden gem that has been drawing both locals and tourists. This gem is the Magsaysay Hillside Resort, a serene getaway located at Poblacion, Magsaysay that has become an essential part of the town's economy and a
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In a remarkable journey of passion and dedication, a local artist in Occidental Mindoro has been making waves with his artwork. Meet Ruben “Nonoy” Casuncad of Ligad Arts and Crafts, a talented sculptor and painter whose work draws inspiration from the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Mangyan, an
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While the island of Palawan is consistently featured for its pristine white beaches and other wildlife biodiversity, this archipelago province is brimming with robust grounds for farming. In Narra, Palawan, a first-class municipality south of the center of the province, a major livelihood activity is rice farming and production. The
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More than its crystal-clear blue waters and protected wildlife parks, the municipality of Busuanga in the northern part of Palawan is home to a community of skilled women weavers. When Super Typhoon Yolanda hit the province of Palawan in 2013, Maribel Grezo of the Bambuhay Handicrafts turned to bamboo for
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More than a “Marine Wonderland”, Occidental Mindoro is home to a thriving baking industry with several pastry shops and other bakeries fulfilling the sweet cravings of every Mindoreño. A budding name in the industry is Caramela Sweets from the municipality of San Jose. Relatively new in the business, Ana Carmela
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When people think about how they are going to spend their weekends, most people visualize rest. However, for the family of Chona Calayo, weekends are meant for baking for profit. Moriones Bakers’ Shoppe started its business operations in 1998 when Ms. Calayo, a former bookkeeper of Marinducare Foundation Inc. purchased
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