Manila City, Philippines—”Today, we honor the heart and soul of the Philippine economy—our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and our Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs) who have played a pivotal role in driving inclusive and sustainable growth across the country,” Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque pointed out during the 2025 MSME continue reading : DTI Chief spotlights Filipino entrepreneurs and financial institutions as key engines of economic growth
MORONG, RIZAL – Now in its fourth successful year, Digital Tuesdays, an initiative of DTI Rizal and DICT Rizal, continues to serve as a platform for empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the enhancement of digital literacy and technological capabilities. On March 11, 2025, the first session of Digital Tuesdays was successfully launched continue reading : DTI Rizal Kick-Off Digital Tuesdays with Cybersecurity Awareness for MSMEs
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines––The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has successfully distributed coffee farm rejuvenation tools to 1,142 farmers in the municipalities of Lebak, Senator Ninoy Aquino, and Kalamansi. Through its provincial office in Sultan Kudarat, the DTI provided pruning shears, saws, grafting knives, knapsack sprayers, and chainsaws to support the rehabilitation of local coffee continue reading : DTI boosts Sultan Kudarat coffee farmers with new machinery, skills under RAPID Growth
Linapacan, Palawan – In an effort to support the thriving marine industry in Linapacan, Palawan, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- MIMAROPA, in collaboration with the local government unit, officially launched a Shared Service Facility and Negosyo Center in the 5th class municipality on 12 March 2025. The PHP4 million project aims to increase continue reading : DTI launches PHP4 million project and Negosyo Center for fisherfolk communities and entrepreneurs in Linapacan, Palawan
The Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE)-Go Negosyo, kicked off the 1st batch of 2025 KAPATID Mentor ME-Money and Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online Multisectoral Launch and Orientation on March 19, 2025 via Zoom. 50 CALABARZON mentees from different industry clusters and sectors were selected to continue reading : DTI 4-A kicks off 2025 KMME-MME Online Program in CALABARZON
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
Muntinlupa City, Philippines—From February 26 to March 2, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Muntinlupa City Government, successfully hosted the Kultura Fest Philippine Trade Fair at Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Alabang. The fair showcased the rich heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of Filipino artisans and businesses through its “Kultura at Negosyo” continue reading : DTI showcases creativity and industry policies at Kultura Fest 2025
Calamba City, Laguna — On February 27, 2025, the Laguna Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Negosyo Centers Majayjay and Rizal, in partnership with the Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department (CLDD) of Calamba City, hosted a seminar on “Basic Pricing and Costing cum Consumer Education” at the Jose Rizal Coliseum, continue reading : DTI-Laguna, CLDD strengthen Calamba MSMEs through basic pricing and costing and consumer education seminar
Liliw, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Laguna Provincial Office, in collaboration with DTI Ilocos Norte and the Local Government Units of Vintar in Ilocos Norte and of Liliw in Laguna, successfully conducted a benchmarking activity focused on “Technology Development Support for the Footwear Industry” on February 26, 2025. The activity continue reading : DTI and local partners support footwear MSMEs with tech development
Mrs. Mary Grace Sanarez went to China in 2000 as a dependent of her husband. During her stay abroad, her family frequently hosted feasts and served tapa to visitors. Not only did her family crave the tapa recipe, but so did her friends and acquaintances. Tapa became a beloved comfort food for them, inspiring her continue reading : A Pandemic Grace: Success Story of Gracia’s Tapsihan