GET TO KNOW DTI- REGION 6

Welcome to the official website of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 6 or Western Visayas.

This site provides you with information about the Profile of Western Visayas and Cost of Doing Business, DTI’s Programs and Services, Sectoral Focus per province, Upcoming Events, and News in the Region. More so this site site is compliant to the Good Governance Conditions set by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Harmonization of National Government Performance Monitoring, Information and Reporting Systems.

Mandate
(Sec. 2 of EO 133)

The Department of Trade and Industry, hereinafter referred to as Department, shall be the primary coordinative, promotive, facilitative and regulatory arm of government for the country’s trade, industry and investment activities. It shall act as catalyst for intensified private sector activities in order to accelerate and sustain economic growth through: (a) a comprehensive industrial growth strategy, (b) a progressive and socially responsible liberalization  and deregulation program, and (c) policies designed for the expansion and diversification of trade, both domestic and foreign.

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RTWPB, RCMB and DTI VI lead learning session on productivity and consumer rights
ILOILO CITY - The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry VI (DTI) and the Regional Conciliation and Mediation Board VI (RCMB), organized a Productivity-based Incentives Scheme Learning Session to strengthen consumer welfare, boost productivity, and provide essential information on consumer
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DTI VI to host Consumers Talk on World Consumer Rights Day
ILOILO CITY – In observance of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15th, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region Office VI - Consumer Protection Division (CPD) will conduct one of its Consumer Advocacy Initiatives (CAIs), particularly the Consumers Talk, aimed at raising awareness on consumer rights
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DTI R6’s FiestaKucha showcases Western Visayas’ creative industry
ILOILO CITY - The Department of Trade and Industry in Region 6 (DTI R6) in collaboration with the Iloilo City local government has unveiled a spectacular showcase of Western Visayas' creative prowess in a two-day event titled FiestaKucha. With the theme “Embracing Creative Industries in Western Visayas”, this extravaganza celebrated
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DTI Region 6 and DTI Iloilo extend support to Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair
GUIMBAL, ILOILO - In a collaborative effort to bring essential government services closer to the people, the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office headed by OIC-RD Rachel Nufable along with DTI Iloilo Provincial Office led by PD Ma. Dinda Tamayo, actively participated in the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF)
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DTI Region VI cautions public in buying fireworks
WESTERN VISAYAS- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI urges the public to exercise caution in purchasing fireworks for the upcoming holidays. In a recent inspection covering 79 stores across Western Visayas, 21 certified brands were monitored including Diamond, GLK, Nation, LF Fireworks, and Yamoco. The manufacturers with
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First ONE Visayas Creative Expo showcases the best of Regions 6, 7, and 8
ILOILO CITY - The vibrant and diverse culture of the Visayas region takes center stage as the first-ever ONE Visayas Creative Expo opened its doors at SM City Iloilo on January 22, 2024. With more than 50 exhibitors hailing from Regions 6, 7, and 8, the week-long expo promises to
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DTI Region 6 enhances presentation skills with expert-led training
ILOILO CITY - DTI Region 6, in its continuing commitment to nurturing professional growth and development, organized a training on Effective Presentation Skills for a select group of individuals from the organization's top management, provincial directors, senior staff, division chiefs, unit heads, and frontliners. The training, held on August 14,
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Capiz Unveils 7th OTOP Hub in Region 6
ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ — History was made on December 05, 2023, as the province of Capiz proudly launched its very first One Town, One Product (OTOP) Hub. Situated at the Sitio Uno Township Building, Pueblo de Panay, Lawaan, Roxas City, this initiative, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and
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Aspiring youth entrepreneurs in Western Visayas compete at DTI R6’s business pitching competition
ILOILO CITY – The spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship is thriving among the youth of Western Visayas as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI's "You Can Be Your Own Boss!" program gains momentum with 109 ambitious young minds. This comprehensive youth entrepreneurship program is designed to equip
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Back-to-School Preparations: DTI R6 advises checking school supply prices
WESTERN VISAYAS - As the upcoming school opening on August 29 draws near, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 emphasizes the importance for consumers, especially parents, to check the Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of school supplies before making their purchases. Last month, DTI has issued a price
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Upping the Philippines game
GameOps Inc. is part of the gaming future, at home and abroad. A summit of Innovation In February 2024, the picturesque shores of Boracay—a small island in central Philippines—became the epicenter of the gaming world with the GameDev Summit. Amidst this confluence of creativity and tech, GameOps Inc. emerged as
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