DTI General Santos City

The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.
- Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
- Christopher Robin (Winnie the Pooh)

🍊𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
“𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐬 𝐤𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐲𝐨? 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐑𝐏 𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐨, 𝐛𝐞𝐡!” 😎🛒

🛒Alam n’yo ba na ang Republic Act No. 7581 o Price Act ay ginawa upang protektahan ang mga konsyumer at matiyak na may sapat na suplay at abot-kayang presyo ng mga pangunahing bilihin?

🚨Layunin din ng batas na ito na maiwasan ang hoarding, profiteering, cartel activities, at illegal price manipulation, lalo na tuwing may 🌪️ kalamidad, 🌋 sakuna, at iba pang emergency situations.

Kaya sa mga negosyo, bago magpresyo, siguraduhing sumusunod sa batas at sa itinakdang Suggested Retail Price (SRP).

At sa ating mga mamimili, ugaliing maging mapanuri, responsable, at maalam sa ating karapatan. 💡

📌 I-download ang latest DTI SRP Bulletin dito:
https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-consumer-space/dti-latest-srps-basic-necessities-prime-commodities

💬 Tandaan: Ang patas na presyo ay karapatan ng bawat konsyumer! ⚖️💙

🍊𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲. 😩

Sa kasamaang-palad, hindi kami nagrerehistro ng pangalan ng prutas. 😅 Pero kung gusto mong magkaroon ng opisyal at legal na pagkakakilanlan ang iyong negosyo, DTI Business Name Registration ang sagot!

Irehistro na ang iyong Business Name at simulan ang iyong negosyo gamit ang pangalang nais mong makilala.

PAALALA: Ang DTI Business Name Certificate ay hindi permit to operate; kinakailangan pa rin ang mga kaukulang permit at rehistro upang legal na makapagnegosyo.

The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.
-The Emperor (Mulan)

Got a business and want to grow online?
Kung nagsisimula ka pa lang o gusto mong palawakin ang iyong negosyo sa online, sumali ka sa Tatak Pinoy MSME Roadshow!
Matuto ng online selling, digital marketing, at kung paano palakihin ang iyong negosyo — libre at praktikal!
📅 Hunyo 4, 2026 (Huwebes)
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Function Room, Veranza Mall, General Santos City
Isinasagawa ng Shopee Pinoy at Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Heneral Santos.
👇 Mag-register na:
https://forms.gle/KD9aXbzmTzLoMT2B8

Got a business and want to grow online?

Kung nagsisimula ka pa lang o gusto mong palawakin ang iyong negosyo sa online, sumali ka sa Tatak Pinoy MSME Roadshow!

Matuto ng online selling, digital marketing, at kung paano palakihin ang iyong negosyo — libre at praktikal!

📅 Hunyo 4, 2026 (Huwebes)
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Function Room, Veranza Mall, General Santos City

Isinasagawa ng Shopee Pinoy at Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Heneral Santos.

👇 Mag-register na:
https://forms.gle/KD9aXbzmTzLoMT2B8

Oh yes, the past can hurt.
But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.
- Rafiki (The Lion King)

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐊𝐌𝐌𝐄 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!

This is your chance to be recognized for your entrepreneurial success and inspire fellow entrepreneurs as we celebrate the 10th Year Anniversary of Kapatid Mentor Me program this July 16-18, 2026!. Apply now for the KMME Growth Champion Awards!

📅 Application period: May 29 to June 21, 2026
🔗 Submit your application here: https://bit.ly/KMMEGrowthChampion2026

For inquiries, please email [email protected]. Take this opportunity to share your entrepreneurial journey and celebrate your achievements!

Gustong matiyak na mabilis at agad maaapprove ang inyong loan application sa Small Business Corporation? Dapat masigurong tama ang mga isa-submit na documentary requirements, ka-MSMEs!

Narito ang part 1 ng #𝐒𝐁𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 para iwas sa correction ang inyong loan application.

𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭.

𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝

Hinimay The Original Pastil ni Ella is a story of resilience, determination, and the courage to start again. Behind the growing brand is Jaschin Ella S. Espinosa, who began her business journey not from privilege, but from necessity.

In 2014, while supporting herself through college, Ella looked for ways to sustain her daily needs and education. With only ₱500 earned from a modeling stint, she started cooking and selling pastil. Her days began at 3:00 in the morning as she bought ingredients, prepared meals, and sold to classmates before attending classes.

What started as a survival hustle soon became a business opportunity. By adding her own signature garlic sauce, she gave traditional pastil a unique twist that gained loyal customers. After a year of hard work, she opened her first small stall in front of the school, marking her first milestone as an entrepreneur.

Despite early success, limited capital and growing responsibilities became major challenges. Balancing studies and business eventually led to the closure of the store and a pause in her education. But instead of giving up, Ella used the experience as motivation to grow stronger.

Seven years later, during the pandemic, she made her comeback. Starting small once again, Hinimay grew from street selling to a kiosk, then into a full store and commissary based operation.

Today, Hinimay continues to expand in General Santos City, with branches serving a wider community. From selling regular pastil, the business now offers upgraded variants, side dishes, coffee, and handcrafted drinks.

The brand’s success also created opportunities for others, now employing around 20 staff while supporting local suppliers and partners.

A key part of Hinimay’s growth was the support of the Department of Trade and Industry through programs such as the Kapatid Mentor ME Program. Through these initiatives, Ella gained valuable knowledge in business planning, operations, and long term growth strategies.

Today, Hinimay is more than a food business. It is a symbol of perseverance, creativity, and the strength of Filipino MSMEs.

As Ella looks ahead, she hopes to grow Hinimay into a stronger brand that brings Filipino comfort food to a wider market while inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs to keep going, no matter how humble their beginnings.