CEBU, 21 March 2025 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 7, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu), proudly launched the Tatak Pinoy UP Cebu Materials Innovation Center (TP-UPCMIC), also known as MATIX UP Cebu. This initiative is a significant step in advancing the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) continue reading : DTI 7 and UP Cebu launch ‘MATIX’ to drive materials innovation under Tatak Pinoy Program
General Santos City, Philippines—Coco Island, a rising local enterprise specializing in high-quality coconut-based products, marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its first processing facility on February 10. This initiative is set to enhance production, promote sustainability, drive regional economic growth, and ultimately boost the coconut industry in Region 12. From its beginnings continue reading : DTI-backed Coco Island breaks ground on first processing facility, eyes major boost for R12 coco industry
VICTORIA, LAGUNA — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) through its One Town, One Product Next Generation Program, Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, and Industry Cluster Enhancement Program provides another session of product development and innovation training and consultation for micro, small, and medium enterprises based in the Laguna Province. The continue reading : DTI Laguna offers product development and innovation training and consultation for Laguna MSMEs
In line with the product development initiatives for holiday items, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 held consultations and design conceptualization with select MSMEs for the food sector on 3 January 2022. This activity was centered on refining existing and new potential products of the region that are sustainable under the new continue reading : DTI R2 starts the year right with product development for bundle gift sets
Moving forward to enhance the salability and marketability of Cagayan Valley products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 concluded the Product Development for Bundle Gift Sets/Boxes: Presentation of Package Designs with select MSMEs for the food sector via Zoom on 13 January 2022. This is a follow-through of the recently conducted one-on-one continue reading : DTI R2 elevates product design and packaging for MSMEs
A new batch of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in MIMAROPA undergo free product development assistance through the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Regional Integrated Product Development Assistance (RIPDA) Project. RIPDA is an annual initiative of DTI MIMAROPA that started in 2017 and continues to provide product development through the provision of packaging continue reading : Securing and elevating the local business scene: DTI launches free product development assistance for MSMEs in MIMAROPA
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