DTI-CAR outlines programs for 2017 and beyond
CHAMPIONING business and consumers and engaging private sector and government to include LGUs are mandates the Department of Trade and Industry-CAR is pursuing undertaking as the Cordillera as it looks forward to a more prosperous region.
During a recent management conference held in Baguio City, DTI provincial officials from the region’s six provinces led by director Myrna Pablo brainstormed and discussed the current and upcoming activities that focus on the agency’s key development goals.
Diskwento Caravans were earlier undertaken in the provinces and preparations for the Consumer Welfare Month this August has been set for October by the ConsumerNet with DTI as the lead agency.
The scheduled Luzon Island Coffee Cluster Assembly which will happen in Tagaytay City this September 12-13 will be attended by DTI-Mountain Province provincial director Juliet Lucas who will likewise represent the food industry sector of CAR.
On September 19, DTI-CAR officials will usher LGU representatives for the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) awarding ceremony on competitiveness.
A business counsellor’s forum “SBCC105: Access to Finance” will be held in Baguio City on September 25-29 in collaboration with the UP Institute of Small
Scale Industries.
Pablo and Alvira Reyes of Coffee Alliance will fly to Singapore on September 26-28 to participate as Philipine Coffee Industry Cluster representatives to the Tea and Coffee World Cup Exhibit in Singapore.
Negosyo Centers will be launched in Lagangilang, Abra and Pinukpuk, Kalinga within September to October.
About 33 MSMEs will undergo product development intervention as part of the OTOP Next Gen Program.
October which is consumer month will be celebrated with consumer advocacy programs to include a fun run, quiz bee, Dulaang Mamimili, Kapihan and media guesting.
Other activities for October includes a Bamboo Benchmarking in China to be participated by OIC Provincial Director Renie Ramos and Carlo Balneg of Abra. DTICAR Release