GET TO KNOW REGION 1
Region 1 or Ilocos Region is composed of four provinces—Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan; and of nine cities—Alaminos, Batac, Candon, Laoag, San Carlos, San Fernando, Urdaneta, Vigan, and Dagupan.
Economy in the region is anchored both on agriculture and agro-industrial sectors. Its provinces are famous for agro-industrial businesses such as milkfish (bangus) cultivation and processing, livestock raising, fish paste (bagoong) processing, among others. Income in the Ilocos provinces also come from cultivating rice, tobacco, corn, sugarcane, and fruits; and from raising livestock such as pigs, chicken, goats, and carabaos.
NEWSSUCCESS STORIES
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1 welcomed anew significant leadership transition as Outgoing Regional Director Raymond G. Panhon turned over the position to Acting Regional Director Merlie D. Membrere. A ceremonial turnover program, witnessed by DTI R1 employees was held on January 15, 2025 at the DTI
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La Union, Philippines—To ensure consumer safety and fair trade practices, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted a rigorous enforcement and monitoring activity in San Fernando, La Union on 11 December 2024. DTI Region 1 Director Raymond G. Panhon, along with the DTI inspection team from the regional office,
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1 thru its Provincial Offices, intensified the monitoring of prices and supplies of basic necessities at various grocery stores and supermarkets in the region. This is to prevent over pricing and hoarding of basic goods. Following the declaration of a state of
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San Fernando City, La Union- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) La Union destroyed P400,000 worth of substandard, uncertified and non-conforming products at the City Sanitary Landfill last October 11, 2019. DTI Region 1 Director Grace Falgui-Baluyan together with Assistant Regional Director Daria R Mingaracal and DTI La Union
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DTI-1 OIC Director Grace Falgui-Baluyan along with OIC Provincial Director Merlie D. Membrere led the Monitoring and Enforcement Team at San Fernando City, La Union. San Fernando City, La Union- The Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 (DTI-1) thru the Consumer Protection Division Teams of the Regional and Provincial
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San Fernando City, La Union- The Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 (DTI-1) welcomed its new Head. Director Grace Falgui-Baluyan assumed her post as OIC RegionalDirector of DTI-1 effective 1 July 2019.In a simple turnover ceremony, Dir. Daria R. Mingaracal,who served as OIC Regional Director for almost six months,
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