In 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MIMAROPA region’s activities for business development and consumer protection were shaped by innovation, technology, and inclusivity. On industry development, more than 600 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) belonging to the region’s identified priority industries were assisted, resulting in the creation of 5,000 job opportunities, continue reading : DTI highlights 2023 accomplishments on trade and industry development in MIMAROPA
MAKATI CITY—Pushing to set the directions of the next six years towards MSME growth and development, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual convened the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Development Council during the 18th National MSME Development Council Meeting held on 2 December 2022 at the Philippine Board of Investments. continue reading : DTI chief convenes MSMED Council, pushes for PH MSME digitalization and innovation
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro – Senior board member Herv Zamora Apsay of Davao de Oro has expressed his commitment to continuously supporting local entrepreneurs and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Speaking before the participants of the recently held Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Forum, Apsay, who chairs the Committee on Trade and continue reading : Davao de Oro senior board member vows support to MSMEs, DTI
In an online training program titled, “Food Connect Program”, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA region tapped the services of the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) to assist food manufacturers in understanding and applying the standards, documentation, and application of the “gate-to-plate” processes in the food chain. The program consists of two courses: continue reading : Over 20 food MSMEs in MIMAROPA to benefit from accelerated food processing and registration program
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, supporting its Buy Local advocacy, conducted a series of product development initiatives for its food and non-food sector beneficiaries on 24-30 September 2021. This activity aimed to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) build their capabilities and improve their products to meet the requirements continue reading : DTI R2 gearing up for Buy Local product development initiatives
Ladies and gentlemen, magandang araw po sa inyong lahat! Let me congratulate all of our young entrepreneurs present today for the Graduation and Awarding Ceremony of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP!): In-School Entrepreneurs Academy (YEP!: iSEA) in Region 6. YEP! underlines our commitment at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of empowering the Filipino continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, YEP! Mentorship Academy (Region 6) graduation and awarding ceremony
To help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) step up in defining their market strategies and strengthen their competitiveness in both domestic and global markets, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 2 conducted a webinar on Domestic and Export Marketing Plan Preparation on 15 September via Zoom. This webinar aimed to upskill the MSMEs continue reading : DTI R2 prepares MSMEs to venture into export market
Makati City —In the virtual courtesy call of Singapore Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, the two officials talked about further strengthening the Philippines and Singapore’s partnership in digitalizing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Both recognized the surge of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic continue reading : PH and SG to explore digitalization opportunities for MSME development
Gearing towards developing unique products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, together with tapped designers from Ritepak Packaging Solutions concluded the 6th Phase of the OTOP Next Gen Intensive Product Development Activity: Presentation of Design Mockups on 9-10 September via Zoom. The said activity focused on the approved package and label designs continue reading : DTI R2 wraps up OTOP Next Gen product development output monitoring
To enhance the micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) competitiveness around setting prices considering the costs of goods and services in the new normal. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in partnership with the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), conducted a webinar on Costing and Pricing for Food and Non-Food Sector via continue reading : Region 2 MSMEs capacitated on right pricing, costing to improve profitability