DTI 12 RAPID Growth Project

March 24–25, 2026 | New Caridad, Tulunan

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cotabato Province, through the RAPID Growth Project, conducted validation and monitoring of 11,406 tissue-cultured Cardava seedlings distributed to 27 farmers of the New Caridad United Farmers Association last July 29, 2025.

A total of 17 farmers were assessed through on-site farm visits to evaluate planting status, survival rate, and plantation expansion. Results showed a 10% mortality rate due to pest and disease incidence, environmental stress, and varying farm management practices. Despite this, the majority of seedlings were successfully established.

The activity also provided an avenue to capture farmers’ concerns, particularly on pest and disease management and proper crop care. Technical guidance and practical approaches were recommended to improve farm productivity and ensure sustainability.

Happy Women's Month. 🥳

Enabled businesses. Empowered consumers. Thriving communities.

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧. 🌸

This 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, we proudly recognize the women of the Department of Trade and Industry – Cotabato Provincial Office whose passion and commitment continue to support MSMEs, champion consumer rights, and contribute to building resilient communities.

Through their service, they exemplify the strength and leadership of Filipinas in shaping a more inclusive and empowered economy.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬! ✨

It's Women's Month! 🌸🌸

Meet 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐌. 𝐎𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐚𝐧, the proud owner of 𝑅𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒'𝑠 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑠 from Purok 4, Bitoka, Midsayap, Cotabato. As an Indigenous People (IP) entrepreneur, Ms. Rosalia has made her mark in the local business scene with her cacao-based pure tablea and pure robusta coffee.

Ms. Rosalia is a Provincial Gawad Saka 2024 awardee (2nd placer for Best Agri-Product - Cacao Category) and a BMBE grant recipient (March 2025). Through OTOP/OBOP 2023 and the DTI RAPID Program, she continues to enhance her business and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Roselle's Food Products are available at Bios Dynamics Kidapawan, Manas Store, GL Buko Haus Libungan, Governor's Office Amas, Kidapawan, and OTOP Hub Midsayap.

Support local and savor the rich flavors of homegrown cacao and coffee! ☕🍫

Contact: 09651539873
FB Page: Rosalia Oagdan

Together, let us support women-led businesses!

March 6, 2026 | Malungon, Sarangani Province

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sarangani, through the RAPID Growth Project, conducted a field validation and monitoring activity among project beneficiaries in Malungon, Sarangani to assess the progress and readiness of key productive investments.

Field Validator Mr. Jeppy Tagoon, together with LGU-Malungon staff Mr. Wowie Alag, led the due diligence and site verification activities.

During the visit to the Sarangan Coco Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (SACOFACO), the team monitored the construction progress of the Kukum Dryer, a facility designed to dry up to 4,000 kg of whole coconuts for white copra production, which will significantly enhance the cooperative’s post-harvest processing capacity.

The team also conducted a site validation for the proposed cacao warehouse of the Cacao Producers Association of Malungon (CPAM). The assessment confirmed that the location is suitable and strategically positioned to support efficient consolidation, safe handling, and trading of cacao beans for local farmers.

Through continuous monitoring and validation, the RAPID Growth Project ensures that project interventions are effectively implemented—strengthening the local agricultural value chain, promoting value-adding practices, and working toward the goal of increasing smallholder farmers’ income by up to 60% by project completion.





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🌱 DTI Sarangani Conducts RAPID Growth Project Field Monitoring in Kiamba & Maitum
February 18–20, 2026 | Sarangani Province

The Department of Trade and Industry – Sarangani, through its RAPID Growth Project, conducted a three-day field monitoring and validation activity to assess the distribution of seedlings and fertilizers, and to verify productive investments among project beneficiaries.
Field validators Mr. Jeppy Tagoon and Mr. Jhon Patrick Dacanay visited and inspected multiple farmer organizations:

• Feb 18: TKUCFA – 9,650 tissue-cultured cardava seedlings & 52 bags of fertilizer; DBKKAFA – 3,800 coffee trees, all healthy and well-maintained.
• Feb 19: UVFA – 2,800 coffee trees; BTFA – 2,540 coffee seedlings, all in good condition.
• Feb 20: TGFA – 1,780 coffee trees monitored; KSCFA – site validation for Copra smoke dryer facility confirmed suitable for operation.

This regular monitoring ensures timely delivery of inputs, proper site validation, and strengthens the impact of RAPID Growth Project interventions. The initiative supports sustainable agriculture, expands farm productivity, and aims to increase smallholder farmers’ income by 60% by project completion.

𝗗𝗧𝗜 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶, 𝗟𝗚𝗨-𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗚 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗗 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sarangani, through the RAPID Growth Project, formalized its partnership with the LGU of Alabel – Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAG), BLGU Barangay Paraiso, and the Philippine Coconut Authority Sarangani-Gensan, in support of the Paraiso Small Coconut Farmers Organization.

The dialogue, held at Calay Farm, Brgy. Paraiso, Alabel, strengthened coordination among partners to ensure the effective implementation of the association’s copra trading enterprise. The project provides key productive investments, including a Copra Smoked Dryer, Moisture Meter, and Weighing Scale, along with capacity-building support to improve productivity and market readiness.

DTI Sarangani, LGU Alabel, PCA SarGen, and the Barangay Council reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth for coconut farmers through strengthened collaboration and clear operational coordination.