Quezon City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforced its commitment to the welfare and economic empowerment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with the signing of the joint memorandum circular (JMC) establishing the National Reintegration Network (NRN). The ceremonial signing, held on June 07, at the OSHC Compound in Quezon City, represents a pivotal continue reading : DTI, partners sign joint circular for OFW reintegration
Victoria, Laguna – The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology Region IV-A, conducted a series of Food Compliance Seminars aimed at capacitating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the food processing sector. These initiatives are part of the One Town, One continue reading : DTI-Laguna boosts MSME competitiveness through food safety compliance seminars
ANTIPOLO CITY, 16 April 2025 | Today marked the final session of the “Digital Tuesdays”, a webinar series through the collaborative effort between DICT-Rizal and DTI-Rizal, which focused on “Mobile Video Editing & Design: Graphics for Engaging Content.” The concluding session drew 186 virtual participants from various locations. Negosyo Center Antipolo City Business Counselor Jocelyn continue reading : DTI Rizal and DICT Rizal wrap up “Digital Tuesdays” with a creative finale
Lanao del Norte, Philippines—“Work smart, not hard, and surround yourself with the right people.” These are the guiding words of Regine Mae S. Rizon, the woman behind Laregina Coconut Products Manufacturing. Even as a child playing vendor, Regine Mae harbored a dream of becoming a “tindera” or vendor. Witnessing her mother’s entrepreneurial endeavors, she gained continue reading : Glowing naturally: Transforming hair and skin care with coconut products
Baguio City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque continued the agency’s regional engagement by leading a recognition ceremony for outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and industry partners in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) at a town hall meeting on April 04. Building on the success of the inaugural town continue reading : Secretary Roque continues regional support drive, honors Cordillera MSMEs, industry partners
When nurtured in a supportive environment, entrepreneurs flourish. Take the case of Marie Claire Bince, the entrepreneur behind Purple Craft and an embodiment of resilience and innovation. Marie Claire started Purple Craft CDO with a focus on scrapbooking. However, she had to quickly adapt and reinvent the business when the pandemic hit in 2020. “With continue reading : Women in Business: The Journey of Purple Craft
Bay, Laguna—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the successful launch of Kadiwa ng Pangulo on January 31, 2025. This initiative provides an important platform for local producers to facilitate access to fresh, high-quality, and affordable goods. The Kadiwa continue reading : DTI reinforces MSME commitment with successful Kadiwa ng Pangulo launch in Bay, Laguna
Cabuyao City — According to Section 16 of the Republic Act No. 9501, also known as the Magna Carta for MSMEs, the second week of July of each year is declared as the MSME Development Week (MSMED Week) with the primary purpose of instituting awareness of the primacy of MSMEs in nation-building. This year’s overall continue reading : DTI-Laguna Negosyo Center Cabuyao City orients WISE on the department’s programs and services
Bay, Laguna – On July 11, 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna, through its Negosyo Center Bay, celebrated the MSME Week by hosting a highly impactful webinar titled “MSME E-volution Shift: Upgrade from Offline to Online.” This event aimed to drive the digital transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across continue reading : DTI-Laguna empowers MSMEs with successful digitalization webinar during MSME Week
As it aims to upscale enterprises, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE)-Go Negosyo, facilitated the KAPATID Mentor ME-Money and Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online Multisectoral Batch Launch and Orientation on March 12, 2023 via Zoom. 50 CALABARZON mentees from the apparels, food products, printing services, continue reading : DTI 4-A launches & orients 29th batch of CALABARZON KMME-MME Mentees