Negosyo Center La Union: Balaoan-LGU

May DTI registration ka na ba?

Mas maraming opportunities kapag registered ang negosyo mo!

✨ With a registered Business Name, you can:
✔ Join trade fairs & market events
✔ Access market linkages
✔ Apply for loans & financing
✔ Build consumer trust & credibility

Mas legit. Mas trusted. Mas maraming chance to grow!

Don’t miss out —
Register your Business Name today at bnrs.dti.gov.ph

Heads up! New date for our webinar!

The Webinar on Investment and Trade Promotion Mechanisms is now happening on March 18, 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) via Zoom.

Learn from national government agencies as they share programs and opportunities on:
Export development
Free trade agreements
Global market opportunities
International trade platforms
Supply chain and logistics support
Investment incentives and registration

This webinar aims to equip LGUs, MSMEs, and stakeholders with the tools to attract investments and expand into global markets.

March 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Via Zoom

See you online as we strengthen Region 1’ s readiness for strategic investments and global trade!

Register now through this
link: https://bit.ly/R1INVESTMENTANDTRADEPROMOTIONMECH

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐑𝟏 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

In light of recent situation in the Middle East and their potential impact on global markets, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 (DTI R1) assures the public that the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) within the Ilocos Region remain stable. Recent monitoring shows sufficient inventory at major retailers, with compliance to Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) ensuring affordability.

DTI Region I advises against panic buying, as supply chains are fully operational. Regional Director Merlie D. Membrere highlights the importance of vigilance and coordination in maintaining consumer confidence. “Our continuous price and supply monitoring, coupled with close coordination with retailers and local government units, ensures that basic goods remain available and fairly priced for the public,” RD Membrere said.

DTI Region I continues to monitor markets and work with stakeholders to ensure fair practices and availability of essentials. Consumers should report any unfair trade practices to the nearest DTI office. The department is committed to a fair and stable marketplace in the Ilocos Region. 🇵🇭

📦 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬?

Good news! The Department of Trade and Industry established the 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 (𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐂) — a central support hub that assists MSMEs in addressing supply chain and logistics concerns and connects businesses with reliable logistics service providers.

🚚 From distribution to delivery solutions, DTI is here to support your business growth!

📌 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚?
Please refer to the image below for more information about the Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC).

Compendium of Financing Institutions in Region 1

This compendium serves as a concise and comprehensive reference on key financing institutions such as Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and China Banking Corporation, highlighting their programs and services tailored for MSMEs. This shall be used as an instrument to strengthen the advocacy of the agency for access to finance, with a desired outcome to increase the working capital and support business expansion of the MSMEs.

You may click this link: https://online.fliphtml5.com/qrcfu/SMEDD_Compendium-of-FIs/ or scan the QR code to access the compendium.

Please be informed that the compendium will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of the information contained therein.

𝐄-𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆 1 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉 𝑨𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑳𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏

The Department of Trade and Industry – La Union, through its Negosyo Centers, successfully conducted Module 1 of E-SULONG: From Click to Kita on February 18, 2026, in a simultaneous province-wide rollout, demonstrating a unified commitment to accelerating MSME digitalization. This foundational module represents a breakthrough milestone in transforming traditional enterprises into digitally visible businesses capable of expanding reach, increasing engagement, and unlocking new market opportunities.

E-SULONG is a structured 5-module capacity-building program designed to guide entrepreneurs through practical, progressive steps toward digital transformation. Conducted every 3rd Wednesday of the month, the program ensures continuous, flexible, and inclusive learning for MSMEs at various stages of digital readiness. Module 1 focused on page Creation, guiding participants on setting up their pages, configuring business information, understanding branding fundamentals, publishing their first structured posts, and planning consistent content.

Through E-SULONG, the Department of Trade and Industry – La Union aims to achieve concrete breakthrough goals: strengthening MSMEs’ digital competencies, improving online visibility and customer accessibility, promoting structured content marketing, and fostering sustainable, competitive enterprises in the digital economy. The simultaneous implementation across all Negosyo Centers reflects DTI’s proactive and unified approach, ensuring that no entrepreneur is left behind in the digital shift.

We commend all participating MSMEs for taking this bold first step toward growth and innovation. The journey from “Click to Kita” has officially begun — and this is only the start. Module 2 will continue building stronger, smarter, and more digitally resilient enterprises across La Union.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!

In preparation for the official Call for Proposal Submission on March 17, 2026, eligible applicants may now register to the Electronic Innovation Grants Information System (EIGIS).

✅𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆?
1. National Government Agencies (NGAs), including their attached agencies, regional offices, and operating units
2. Local Government Units (LGUs), including Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs)
3. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
4. Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)

💡𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱?
1. Pre-commercialization, commercialization, or diffusion activities
2. Innovation facilities and services
3. Innovation culture promotion and capacity-building
4. Innovation policy and administration

🗓️𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
Start of Proposal Submission: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Deadline of Proposal Submission: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Register now via the EIGIS at https://eigis-innovation.depdev.gov.ph.

For more information, please visit https://depdev.gov.ph/2026InnovationGrants.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2026

Ready to take your startup to the international stage? The Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair is back! This annual platform connects innovative startups with investors and business partners from Japan and ASEAN. Selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions, engage in curated business matching, and explore cross-border collaboration opportunities.

Venue: Bangkok, Thailand
Date: 25 June 2026 | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (tentative)

Target Startup Industries:
Fintech
E-Commerce
Food Tech
Health Tech and Aging Society
ESG Solutions
Factory Automation
AI Solutions
IP and Contents
Deep Tech

This is a unique opportunity to showcase Philippine innovation on the international stage and build meaningful partnerships within the Japan-ASEAN startup ecosystem.

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026 Apply here: https://bit.ly/DTIJapanASEANStartupBMF2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and grow beyond borders. Apply now and get a chance to be part of the JAPAN-ASEAN Innovation Ecosystem.

𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐨?
A series of online Information Education Campaign by DTI La Union on various Mandatory Products to promote consumer safety and awareness on the Philippine Standard (PS) and Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Stickers.

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞:

𝐏𝐍𝐒 𝟏𝟒𝟕𝟖-𝟏:𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖
Furniture – Monobloc chairs and stools – Part 1: Specification for indoor use
𝐏𝐍𝐒 𝟏𝟒𝟕𝟖-𝟐:𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖
Furniture – Monobloc chairs and stools – Part 2: Specification for outdoor use

BAGO BUMILI, SURIING MABUTI!

La Union MSMEs, Ready to Level Up Your Business?

Calling interested entrepreneurs to join the 2026 Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Online!

The Kapatid Mentor ME-Money and Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online Program is a FREE online mentoring program that provides expert guidance, business coaching, and networking opportunities to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) succeed.

MENTEE CRITERIA:
1. At least 18 years of age
2. Must be a Filipino and resident of LA UNION
3. Must be the owner or co-owner of and/or partner of the business
4. Business is registered (with documentations)
5. Business is operating for at least one (1) year
6. Has employee/s and/or manages a team
7. Willing and able to attend sessions on specified schedules
8. Willing to enter into a Contract of Commitment
9. Applicant must be willing to join the program, with NO absence.
(The schedule will be announced during the screening process.)
10. Applicants belonging to the micro-enterprise segment (PhP3M below) will be given priority
In addition to the above, please also consider the following:
1. Must have a Personal Facebook Account
2. Must have a laptop/desktop or mobile phone
3. Must have stable internet connectivity (LAN, Fiber Internet, or Mobile Data)
4. Headset or earphones

SCHEDULE:
Batch 1 - April 8 – June 13
Sessions will be every Tuesday and Thursday (1 pm to 5 pm)

Registration for Batch 1 is open until March 13, 2026.
All applicants will be screened and evaluated.
If interested, please register through this link: https://forms.gle/uqJdtNh7FebzoiBh8
Thank you, and looking forward to having you onboard.

We’re bringing the best of La Union to the Metro! ✨

Visit us at the Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair at SM Megamall and discover proudly local, proudly LU products!

Happening until February 22, 2026 — don’t miss the chance to support our La Union exhibitors:

219 Northway Arts and Crafts
291 RP Lucina's Loomweaving
304 Fe Handicrafts
178 Rio's Furniture and Handicrafts
162 Monsterpot Plant Nursery
81 Bauang Crochet Association Inc.
140 Gem's Empanada Ilocandia
235 Jashley Fashion Shop
133 Unas Naimas Refreshment Kiosk

From handcrafted home pieces and fashion finds to delicious local flavors, experience the creativity and craftsmanship of La Union all in one place.

Let's support and buy local! See you here! 💛

𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐨?
A series of online Information Education Campaign by DTI La Union on various Mandatory Products to promote consumer safety and awareness on the Philippine Standard (PS) Mark and the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Stickers.
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞: Fully-Automatic Controlled Washing Machines with Horizontal or Vertical Drum Orientation with rated Voltage up to 250 V a.c.
𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐎 𝐁𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈, 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐈!