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  • DTI champions PH economic growth and export expansion in meeting with Itochu Corporation

    Tokyo, Japan—Driven by stronger partnerships with Japanese companies, the Philippines is at the forefront of economic growth and export expansion. This was stated by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque during the meeting with Itochu Corporation executives on September 12. Secretary Roque encouraged Itochu to…
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  • DTI champions sustainable innovation among Filipino startups at Ecothon 2024

    Makati City, Philippines—On September 10, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with Brainsparks, hosted the Ecothon Philippines 2024 Demo Day. This virtual event provided a platform for 11 innovative Filipino startups to showcase their eco-solutions, designed to promote a more sustainable Philippine business landscape. Ecothon Philippines holds a pivotal position…
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  • DTI Secretary woos Marubeni Corporation, eyes “new generation” investments

    Tokyo, Japan­ — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with Marubeni Corporation on September 12, emphasizing the country’s openness to “new generation” investments. Secretary Roque highlighted the Philippines’ robust economic growth, driven by a burgeoning middle class and a dynamic MSME (micro, small, and…
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  •  DTI R2 brings Cagayan Valley’s beauty and bounty straight to the Metro

    The 18th Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair (RTF) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 once again in the metro, bringing the rich culture, craftsmanship, and flavors of Cagayan Valley. Happening from 10-16 September 2024, the fair underscores the region’s commitment to promoting local industries and…
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  • BAMBOO-TIFUL Nueva Vizcaya: NV bamboo champs’ units for industry growth and sustainability

    In celebration of National Bamboo Month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 – Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office, in partnership with the Provincial Local Government Unit of Nueva Vizcaya and key bamboo industry stakeholders, convened the Provincial Bamboo Industry Development Council Meeting on 10 September 2024 in Bayombong,…
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  • Quirino’s local Chief Executives and Industry Leaders warmly welcome back DTI R2 Regional Director

    The new Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Regional Director, Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V, reconnected with the leaders and industry stakeholders in Quirino Province. On 4 September 2024, she met with Mayor May Garnace Calaunan, Mayor Jerry Pagbilao, and Mayor Jerry Agsalda of the municipalities of Diffun,…
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  • DTI R2 Regional Director gets closer to Quirino’s IP enterprises

    On 5 September 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V travelled all the way to one of the farthest barangays in Quirino- Wasid, Nagtipunan to visit the Bugkalot tribe. RD Narag reached out to the officers of the Livelihood Association…
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  • DTI R2 Cagayan, LGU Allacapan champion fair trade with CWAC launch

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Cagayan, in collaboration with the Local Government of Allacapan successfully launched the 9th Consumer Welfare Assistance Center (CWAC) in the province, the 28th in Region 2 on 28 August 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in the town’s commitment to upholding…
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  • Banana Farmers in Benito Soliven gain business skills through DTI-CARP and DAR Seminar  

    In a joint initiative to empower local banana farmers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) held a business planning seminar on 30 August 2024, at Barangay Capuseran, Benito Soliven, Isabela. This seminar, aimed at strengthening the business acumen of farmers, was spearheaded…
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  • DTI and PGB awards new SSF equipment to Batanes vegetable farmers

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Batanes and the Provincial Government of Batanes (PGB) awarded two units of Vegetable Chillers to the Chanarian-Tukon Farmers Association, 30 August 2024, at the Farmers and Fishermen’s Market of Batanes (FFMB). The equipment was provided under DTI’s Shared Service Facility (SSF) Program,…
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