LMG Food Products Corporation, owned and managed by Lilia Malinao – Galang, is a true testament to the Filipino spirit of resilience, entrepreneurship, and love for the homeland. Galang, who served as an Overseas Filipino Worker for 15 years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, decided to leave behind career overseas and ventured into agri-business upon her continue reading : From OFW to Agri-Entrepreneur: The success story of LMG Food Products from Marinduque
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), conducted two focus group discussions (FGDs) with key stakeholders from the fisheries sector in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro and Roxas, Palawan under the Promoting Sustainability and Productivity for Enterprise Resilient Upscaling in the Philippines (ProSPER) project. NM Seafoods Trading, the anchor continue reading : DTI conducts focus group discussions for study on investments in agri-fisheries in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro and Roxas, Palawan
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA enforced a price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke’s Point, and Aborlan, Palawan, due to the devastation caused by the persistent shear line. Given the declarations of the State of Calamity, the prices of basic necessities are automatically frozen at their prevailing prices, continue reading : DTI issues 60-day price freeze in four areas in Palawan under state of calamity due to strong rains from shear line
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MIMAROPA converged with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – MIMAROPA for the construction and improvement of access roads leading to trade, industry, and economic zones in the region. In 2025, DTI MIMAROPA secured the approval for multi-year projects valued at P160 million, prioritizing road continue reading : DTI MIMAROPA endorses P160-million worth of projects for food security infrastructure in 2025
In accordance with the Consumer Act of the Philippines, DTI is at the forefront of ensuring the protection of consumers against deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable sales and practices. From January 2024 to December 29, 2024, the DTI MIMAROPA has monitored over 500 firms across the region. These firms include stores selling basic necessities and prime continue reading : DTI boosts efforts to monitor price and supply of basic necessities and prime commodities in MIMAROPA amid recent typhoons and holiday rush
Palawan, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially turned over a sustainable drying facility to local seaweed production firms in Coron last November 20. Awarded by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the greenhouse-type solar dryer uses advanced technology to produce higher-quality dried products. The technology was continue reading : DTI improves seaweed production in Coron Palawan with solar greenhouse drying facility
Makati City — The Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA successfully concluded its inaugural trade show on Filipino entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, recording a total of PHP 6 million in generated sales and attracting a growing number of buyers and supporters from around the metro. Held at the Glorietta Activity Center from 24 to 27 October 2024, continue reading : OBRA MIMAROPA wraps up historic trade show for entrepreneurs and creatives
MAKATI CITY – After a series of screenings, evaluations, and assessments, Bongabong was named the Most Consumer-Friendly Public Market in Oriental Mindoro, while Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Looc, Romblon, and Bataraza, Palawan also received recognition. The different DTI provincial offices also awarded outstanding public market sellers in the dry goods and sundries, fruits continue reading : DTI recognizes consumer friendly public markets in the five provinces of MIMAROPA
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA organized its first Coco Colloquium and Technology Forum to revitalize the coconut industry. Held in Calapan City on September 12, the event championed collaboration and innovation within the sector to ultimately forge a more prosperous future for coconut farmers and stakeholders. The event continue reading : DTI revamps coconut industry in MIMAROPA with inaugural technology conference
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) participated in the simultaneous effort of bringing government services closer to communities in line with the Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat program on September 13, 2024 in the 5 provinces of MIMAROPA. DTI Oriental Mindoro organized a Diskwento Caravan and provided business name registration services continue reading : DTI extends business development assistance in MIMAROPA with Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat program