Tag: DTI Philippines

  • DTI has Launched the Shared Service Facility for the Expansion of the Ilocos Norte MSME Incubation Center

    DTI has Launched the Shared Service Facility for the Expansion of the Ilocos Norte MSME Incubation Center

    Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, June 11, 2025 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, has launched today, the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for the Expansion of the Ilocos Norte MSME Incubation Center (IN-MIC) to boosts local economy.

    According to DTI, the ₱3.5 million project—funded and facilitated by DTI—provides ICT tools, exhibit materials, and office equipment to strengthen support for local entrepreneurs. The upgraded center will offer enhanced co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and exhibit equipment to serve more micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

    Photo Credit: DTI Ilocos Norte

    The event was graced by Hon. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, Hon. Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos, DTI Region 1 Regional Director Merlie D. Membrere, and DTI Ilocos Norte Provincial Director Amelia E. Galvez.

    DTI mentioned also that this initiative reflects continued commitment to boosting the local economy and empowering MSMEs through innovation, enterprise development, and strong local partnerships.

    REFERENCE: DTI Ilocos Norte

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  • Go Negoyso 3M (Mentorship. Money. Market.) on Wheels SM Megamall

    Go Negoyso 3M (Mentorship. Money. Market.) on Wheels SM Megamall

    Who else will attend the Go Negosyo 3M (Mentorship. Money. Market.) on August 24, 2024 (9:00 AM), Saturday, at Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City?

    Learn from the best and brightest in their industries of the mentors:

    RIKKI DEE, CEO of TIm Ho Wan and Llaollao (Mesa, Sunnies Cafe, Inihaw Express, Todd English Food Hall, Hawker Chan, etc.);

    MRYNA YAO, Founder, Richprime Global Inc. (Distributor of Barbie, Hot Wheels and branded children’s products in the Philippines);

    FRANCIS KONG, Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur;

    ROSEMARIE RAFAEL, CEO of AirSpeed;

    ERIC TENG, CEO of Mango Tree and Genki Sushi;

    VIVIAN SARABIA, CEO of Vivian Sarabia Optical;

    KAMELA SEEN, CEO of Plato Wraps;

    MICHELLE ASENCE-FONTELERA, CEO of Zen Zest Asia, Inc.;

    IBBA BERNARDO, Chief Marketing Officer of PackWorks (Helps sari-sari store owners with inventory management);

    CATHY TURVILL, President, Nurture Wellness Village, Tagaytay; and

    SIU PING PAR, President of PR Gaz.

    The 3M (Mentorship, Money and Market) On Wheels is a nationwide mentorship program of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo. It is established to give access of the capacity building through on-site mentorship sessions to every places in the Philippines with the support of Go Negosyo Mentors. It is an instrument for a quick-stop mentorship encounters to encourage the businessmen and those who will aspire for business in the country.

    The Go Negoyso 3M (Mentorship. Money. Market.) on Wheels is in partnership with HARVARD HBS OPM Philippines Alumni Association Inc. that will be held on August 24, 2024 at Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

    SM Megamall and DTI Philippines are the official venue partner and event partner, respectively.

  • IFEX:  Keynote Address of Honorable Mark A. Villar, Senate of the Philippines, at IFEX Philippines 2024

    IFEX: Keynote Address of Honorable Mark A. Villar, Senate of the Philippines, at IFEX Philippines 2024

    Honorable Mark A. Villar, Senate of the Philippines, joined the Philippines’s Biggest International Trade Show for Food and Ingredients at IFEX Philippines 2024 held on May 10-12, 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City Philippines, to support the advocacy of IFEX Philippines, the country’s premier global platform that develop and promotes the export capabilities of SME’s providing quality Filipino and Asian food and ingredients.

    His Keynote Address on the IFEX Philippines 2024 Opening Ceremony held on May 10, 2024 was a remarkable speech with regards to support and promotion of SME’s, especially, food industry in the Philippines.

    The presence of Senator Mark A. Villar at IFEX Philippines 2024 last May 10, 2024 was welcomed and applauded by the attendees & participants from a growing community of exhibitors, experts, foodies, and tastemakers helping solidify the Food & Beverage (F&B) Industry in the country. IFEX Philippines 2024 is supported by Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and Department of Industry (DTI) Philippines.

  • Find the Best Flavors & Ingredients at IFEX: IFEX Philippines 2024

    In partnership with Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Philippines, IFEX Philippines has organized a successful IFEX Philippines 2024 – The Philippines’ Biggest International Trade Show for Food and Ingredients that was held last May 10 -12, 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City, Philippines.

    IFEX Philippines is the country’s premier global platform that develops and promote the export capabilities of SMEs providing quality Filipino and Asian food and ingredients. IFEX Philippines 2024 is the 17th edition of the show that has enjoyed a multisensory experience of discovering food flavors, both familiar and unexpected, from a growing community of exhibitors, experts, foodies, and tastemakers helping solidify the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry in the country and beyond.

    Those who have attend or joined the IFEX Philippines 2024 has experienced salu-salu, dicvoered, engaged & connected the best flavors and ingredients of Philippines’ Biggest International Trade Show.

  • IFEX Philippines 2024: The Philippines’ Biggest International Trade Show For Food And Ingredients Organized By CITEM and DTI

    The Food Philippines IFEX 2024 is the Philippine’s Biggest International Trade Show for Food and Ingredients organized by Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and Department of Trade and Industry( DTI) held on May 10, 2024 until May 12, 2024 from 10:00AM to 7:00PM at World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM), 2/F WTCMM Building, Pasay Extension corner, 1300 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave, Pasay, Metro Manila.

    This day and beyond, experience IFEX Philippines, the nation’s premier global platform that develops and promotes the export capabilities of SMEs providing quality Filipino and Asian food and ingredients. The success of this year’s 17th International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines with the theme “It’s A Salu-Salo” (Find the Best Flavors & Ingredients Here), was supported of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, over 500 exhibitors and event partners from across the country displayed the latest innovations in food manufacturing and their new products.

    The IFEX Philippines 2024 was formally opened with a Opening Ceremony and VIP Tour of Exhibits. Besides, the organizers also conducted the IFEX Appreciation Night 2024.