in photo: DTI team, composed of STIDS Ma. Graciela C. Ledesma, CFIDP Project Coordinator Dara Jannes C. Obmerga and SSF Support Staff Chelsea Ann Canales, met Mr. Arnaldo R. Bacay of AGB Coco Coir and Ms. Amelia Sazon Labitigan of Sazon Coco Fiber Industries

DTI Quezon meets with coco coir MSMES in Sariaya and Candelaria, Quezon as part of the CFIDP Project

SARIAYA, QUEZON — On June 21, 2023, DTI Quezon conducted a meeting and visit to Coco Coir MSMEs in Sariaya and Candelaria, Quezon for the implementation of CFIDP project for Coconut Non-Food MSMEs. The DTI team, composed of Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist (STIDS) Ma. Graciela C. Ledesma, CFIDP Project Coordinator Dara Jannes C. continue reading : DTI Quezon meets with coco coir MSMES in Sariaya and Candelaria, Quezon as part of the CFIDP Project

In photo: Re-orientation seminar

DTI Quezon is in full support of the export market readiness of AIFPC Coco Sweetener

PEREZ, QUEZON — In its effort to elevate valued products and strengthen the coconut industry sector, DTI Quezon is in full support of Alabat coco sweetener gearing up for a broader local and export market. As of May 2023, 2,225 productive coconut trees are being utilized for coco nectar sweetener. These trees produce a daily continue reading : DTI Quezon is in full support of the export market readiness of AIFPC Coco Sweetener

in photo: Coconut Industry Strategic Planning Workshop attended by different national agencies and CALABARZON coconut farmers.

DTI 4-A conducts Coconut Industry Strategic Planning Workshop in Calabarzon

CALAMBA, LAGUNA — To provide support to coconut farmers in terms of research, marketing, and promotion and as one of the implementing agencies of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), the Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A conducted the Strategic Planning Workshop on Coconut Industry in the CALABARZON Region on June 7, continue reading : DTI 4-A conducts Coconut Industry Strategic Planning Workshop in Calabarzon

In photo: different stakeholders of the coconut industry from the Province of Rizal like DOST, DPWH, DA, PCA and DTI.

Information caravan on Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund (RA 11524) with focus group discussion

TANAY, RIZAL — DTI Rizal thru Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) successfully conducted Information Caravan on Republic Act 11524 also known as Coconut farmers and Industry Trust Fund at the Activity Area of the Municipality of Tanay, Rizal. Major component of the activity is the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) facilitated by University of continue reading : Information caravan on Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund (RA 11524) with focus group discussion

DTI Quezon, headed by PD Julieta Tadiosa, wearing purple shirt in celebration of Women's Month.

DTI-Polillo participates in Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) information caravan

POLILLO, QUEZON — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Negosyo Center takes part in Information Caravan on coconut farmers and Industry in Polillo, Quezon led by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) that is being held in Polillo Sports Complex Brgy. Poblacion Polillo, Quezon on February continue reading : DTI-Polillo participates in Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) information caravan

In photo: Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Ma. Graciela C. Ledesma, CFIDP Project Coordinator Dara Jannes C. Obmerga, and DTI Negosyo Center Business Counselor Maria Adelle G. Olase, together with Coconut Farmers from Unisan and Agdangan, Quezon

DTI Quezon conducts CFIDP marketing assessment and validation for coconut non-food MSMEs in Unisan and Agdangan, Quezon

UNISAN, QUEZON — On March 16, 2023, DTI Quezon conducted the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Program (CFIDP) Marketing Assessment and Validation for Unisan Atimonan Coco Farmers Producers Cooperative and Gumaca Coco Coir Consumers Cooperative at the ABC Building, Brgy. F. De Jesus, Unisan, Quezon, to assist in the empowerment of coconut farmers’ effectiveness and continue reading : DTI Quezon conducts CFIDP marketing assessment and validation for coconut non-food MSMEs in Unisan and Agdangan, Quezon

DTI conducts learning visit to enhance coconut MSMEs in Region 12

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 12 has initiated a “Technology and Product Development Learning Visit to Coconut Integrated Processing MSMEs in Caraga” aimed at engaging micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the coconut industry on March 21, 2023, in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. The learning continue reading : DTI conducts learning visit to enhance coconut MSMEs in Region 12

Ms. Anna Marie V. Quincina (Chief Business Development Division), Mr. Lawrence Joseph L. Velasco (CFIDP Project Coordinator), and Ms. Joyce Layesa (Business Counselor of Negosyo Center Pagbilao), together with Pagbilao Cocofarmers Federation, headed by Ms. Rosalie T. Batucabe. 

DTI Quezon takes an active part in a meeting initiated by Pagbilao Coco Farmer’s Federation

On January 13, 2023, Ms. Anna Marie V. Quincina (Chief Business Development Division), Mr. Lawrence Joseph L. Velasco (CFIDP Project Coordinator), and Ms. Joyce Layesa (Business Counselor of Negosyo Center Pagbilao) were invited to a meeting initiated by the President of Pagbilao Cocofarmers Federation, Ms. Rosalie T. Batucabe. The forum focuses on CFIDP programs and continue reading : DTI Quezon takes an active part in a meeting initiated by Pagbilao Coco Farmer’s Federation