Empowering Women, Elevating Creativity: BCD, CIDO celebrates women’s month with empowerment and creativity

Makati City, Philippines—On 31 March, the Bureau of Competitive Development (BCD) and Creative Industries Development Office (CIDO) culminated their Women’s Month celebration with a day dedicated to empowerment, creativity, and solidarity. This event highlighted the role of women in the creative industries, underscoring the importance of support, collaboration, and inclusivity, aligned with the theme, “Babae sa continue reading : Empowering Women, Elevating Creativity: BCD, CIDO celebrates women’s month with empowerment and creativity

A group of DTI Region 8 staff wearing purple shirts poses alongside Barangay 79 Sirin officials and community members in Tacloban City. They are gathered around donated pre-loved clothing intended for local fire victims, taken on March 14, 2025, during an orientation on basic consumer rights and responsibilities.

DTI conducts consumer rights orientation; extends aid to fire victims in Tacloban

Tacloban City —The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthened its commitment to consumer protection and community support by conducting an Orientation on Basic Consumer Rights and Responsibilities for Barangay 39 Sirin officials and staff on March 14. Held in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day, this initiative aimed to educate local leaders on consumer welfare continue reading : DTI conducts consumer rights orientation; extends aid to fire victims in Tacloban