REGION 3 NEWS

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The Department of Trade and Industry - Region 3 (DTI-3) invites businesses to take part in the 2025 DTI Bagwis Awards, a prestigious recognition given to business establishments that uphold consumer rights and responsible business practices. The DTI Bagwis Award aims to promote fair trade, encourage ethical business conduct, and
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In observance of Fire Prevention Month this March, the Department of Trade and Industry - Region 3 (DTI-3) reminds consumers and businesses to prioritize fire safety by ensuring that fire-related products meet quality and safety standards. With the increasing risk of fire incidents during the dry season, DTI-3 urges the
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Eleven (11) micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Tarlac joined the prestigious Ambiente Trade Fair 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, from February 7 to 11, 2025. The renowned international trade fair, recognized as one of the world’s leading platforms for consumer goods, provided an exceptional opportunity for Filipino artisans and
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognizes the outstanding organizations from Central Luzon that have demonstrated a strong commitment to quality management and performance excellence through the 2024 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Regionalization Program. The Philippine Quality Award (PQA) is the highest level of national recognition for organizational performance
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Aurora Provincial Office, in partnership with the office of Aurora Representative Rommel T. Angara and local government units, distributed livelihood packages to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the northern municipalities of Aurora on January 16 and 17. The event, held
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Two women registering at the BMBE website with a service representative.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Office 3 continues to encourage barangay-based enterprises to register under the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) program and take advantage of its exclusive benefits. RA No. 10644 otherwise known as the BMBEs Act of 2002 encourages the formation and growth of BMBEs
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To equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with essential knowledge on digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI), the Department of Trade and Industry – Region 3 (DTI-3), in collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 3, conducted an Orientation on Digitalization and AI for MSMEs on
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San Rafael, Bulacan—Ahead of the Chinese New Year celebration, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) inspected fireworks manufacturing factories on January 24. The monitoring activity aimed at ensuring compliance of producers with the product quality and safety standards set by the DTI. Led by DTI Chief of Staff and
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AURORA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Aurora Provincial Office, in partnership with the Office of Congressman and local government units, distributed a total of ₱9.7 M livelihood packages to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the northern municipalities of Aurora on January 16 and
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The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) proudly reports a significant increase in business name registrations across Central Luzon, reflecting a thriving entrepreneurial spirit and business environment. Based on the latest data, the number of registered business names in the region surged from 112,916 in 2023 to 126,684
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