In 2019, more than 200 rebels surrendered in San Isidro, Leyte and were commended by President Duterte for cooperating with the government in ending local communist armed conflict through E.O. 70. Through this whole of nation approach, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 (DTI-Region 7) plays a...

Several micro entrepreneurs were affected by this pandemic; this includes small sari-sari store owners, small-time pastry shops, and food vendors.  In mitigating the effects of this economic crisis, the Department of Trade and Industry pushed for a Livelihood Seeding Program-Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (LSP-NSB) and Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at...

KMME-MME Online graduation last October 1, 2020 with 40 graduates from Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran and Northern Samar Adapting to the new normal, the Department of Trade and Industry continues its mentor program through an online platform. The Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Online is developed as the practical delivery...

In June 2019, a new project funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was launched in Region 8 named Rural Agro-Enterprise Partner for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth). The project is designed to promote business partnerships between small and medium entrepreneurs and farmers, complemented with investments...

Eastern Visayas’ first One Town One Product (OTOP) Hub has opened at the midst of the pandemic bringing light to local producers of the region as their products will be marketed through the hub. The launching was held last August 19, 2020 and was attended by officials from DTI Region...