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KMME Growth Champion Awards
Celebrating a Decade of Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs Through Mentorship

ABOUT THE AWARDS
In celebration of its 10th year, the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program proudly launches its first-ever recognition program — the KMME Growth Champions Award.

This milestone initiative honors 10 exceptional KMME graduates who have demonstrated significant business growth and impact aligned with the KMME Impact Goals (KIG) — Sales Growth, Jobs Generation, and Innovation.
Since its inception, the KMME Program, implemented by Go Negosyo and DTI, has empowered more than 16,000 Filipino entrepreneurs nationwide. This inaugural awards program aims to celebrate graduates whose entrepreneurial journeys reflect resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth.

The Growth Champions Awards will be formally awarded on July 16, 2026 at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), and will also be recognized during the Go Negosyo MSME Summit on July 18, 2026.

2026 Huwarang Palengke Begins: Bulacan Pushes for Fair, Digitalized, and Transparent Market Validation

The Technical Working Group (TWG), in collaboration with the Bulacan Market Administrators League (BUMALI), formally convened for the meeting and launching of the 2026 Search for the Huwarang Palengke — a flagship initiative aimed at elevating the standards of public market governance, consumer protection, and local economic development across the Province of Bulacan.

The activity was spearheaded by the TWG Chairperson, Mr. John Crist T. Dizon of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bulacan Provincial Office, who presented and discussed the newly enhanced parameters and implementing regulations for the 2026 validation process.

The key enhancements strengthen validation and improve assessment procedures. Specifically, the framework removes market size categories and rankings. Instead, it adopts minimum percentage scores for individual parameters and overall evaluation requirements to qualify as a model public market.

These reforms signify a transformative shift in the conduct of the Huwarang Palengke evaluation process—moving beyond competition and toward the cultivation of excellence, integrity, resilience, and service-oriented public market management.

The initiative seeks to encourage all participating local government units and market administrators to continuously innovate, strengthen regulatory compliance, uphold fair trade practices, and ensure consumer welfare through responsive and sustainable market operations.

Moreover, the strengthened validation mechanism reflects the commitment of the TWG and BUMALI to establish a more credible, objective, and development-driven recognition system that is aligned with the evolving demands of governance and the era of digitalization.

Mr. Jose F. Sosa, President of the Bulacan Consumer Affairs Council (BCAC) and the principal proponent of the Search for the Huwarang Palengke since its inception, likewise emphasized the significance of the initiative as a collaborative undertaking aimed at elevating the standards of public markets throughout the Province of Bulacan. He shared that the vision behind the program was to develop markets that exemplify the ideals and standards embodied by the Huwarang Palengke—promoting excellence in governance, consumer welfare, sanitation, environmental sustainability, innovation, and public service.

The Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Huwarang Palengke is composed of key government agencies and stakeholders, namely the Bulacan Consumer Affairs Council (BCAC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and the Provincial Government of Bulacan through its various offices, including the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO), Provincial Veterinarian’s Office (PVO), Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), and the Provincial Health Office (PHO). Together, these institutions work in synergy to promote market excellence, strengthen consumer protection, and encourage the adoption of best practices among public markets across the province.

As Bulacan strengthens its role as a model province in local economic governance, the 2026 Search for the Huwarang Palengke goes beyond recognition—it serves as a catalyst for institutional growth, public service excellence, digital transformation, and inclusive market development. Through the collective efforts of government agencies, local government units, market administrators, and consumer advocates, the program continues to pave the way for public markets that are responsive to the needs of consumers, adaptive to modern challenges, and committed to delivering quality service for every Bulakeño.



DTI Philippines
DTI Regional Operations Group
DTI Consumer Care
DTI Region 3 - Central Luzon

Bago bumili, ugaliing tingnan ang SRP!

Ang Suggested Retail Price (SRP) ay gabay upang masiguro ang patas na presyo, maiwasan ang overpricing, at maprotektahan ang bawat mamimiling Pilipino.
✅ Proteksyon laban sa sobra-sobrang presyo
✅ Gabay sa patas na pagpepresyo ng mga tindahan
✅ Tulong sa pagpapatatag ng presyo ng basic goods at school supplies
Alinsunod sa:
📖 Article 81 of Republic Act No. 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines — nag-aatas ng tamang price tag at nagbabawal sa pagbebenta nang mas mataas sa nakasaad na presyo.
📖 Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act — nagbibigay proteksyon sa consumers laban sa profiteering, hoarding, at illegal price manipulation.
Sa DTI Bulacan Provincial Office, isinusulong natin ang transparency, fairness, at responsableng kalakalan para sa mas matatag na pamilihan at mas protektadong mamamayan.
“Matalinong mamimili, laging tumitingin sa SRP!”

🚨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬? 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!

Are you ready to find out who made it to the Top 30? Join us for the 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜-𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 of the 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 (𝗬𝗖𝟮) 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝟯.

Catch it 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 on the 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗬𝗖𝟮, 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗬, and 𝗖𝗜𝗚 pages tomorrow, 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟵 at 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠.

Stay tuned as we move forward through the exciting stages ahead! For updates, visit 👉 www.yc2.malikhaingpinoy.ph and follow the YC2 social media pages.

DTI Bulacan Monitors Price and Supply of Basic Goods in the Province

DTI Bulacan continuously monitors the prices and supply of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPCs) in supermarkets, groceries, and public markets in the Cities of Malolos, Meycauayan, and Baliwag, as well as the Municipalities of Guiguinto, Calumpit, and Plaridel.

The monitoring activities check the compliance of establishments with the latest Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) and Republic Act No. 7581, or the Price Act. Through these efforts, DTI Bulacan ensures consumer protection and promotes fair business practices.

DTI Bulacan also conducted monitoring of school supplies to ensure that products remain accessible to consumers, especially in preparation for the opening of classes.

DTI Bulacan remains committed to safeguarding consumers and maintaining a fair and stable marketplace through regular monitoring across the province.



DTI Philippines
DTI Regional Operations Group
DTI Consumer Care
DTI Region 3 - Central Luzon

DTI Bulacan Joins Launch of Tatak Pinoy Expo 2026

Atty. Coco Chanel G. Garcia-Yap, Provincial Director of DTI Bulacan, showed support during the official opening of the Tatak Pinoy Expo 2026 on May 25, 2026. The expo ran until May 27, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

The expo highlights high-quality Filipino-made products and showcases the country's growing industries and innovations. Visitors can explore locally developed products and technologies across various sectors, from electronics and automotive manufacturing to chemicals and defense-related industries.

The event also features the nine priority sectors of Tatak Pinoy: IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM), food and agro-processing, cement, steel and construction materials, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and health products, automotive and electric vehicle components, electronics and electrical devices, defense manufacturing, and chemical and industrial inputs.

Beyond the exhibits, participants are given the opportunity to connect with Filipino innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators behind these products and industries. Through interactive displays and product showcases, the expo encourages greater support for local industries and highlights their important role in driving economic growth and strengthening the Philippine economy.

During the event, the Tatak Pinoy seal was also introduced as the government's new certification system that aims to recognize high-quality, innovative, and proudly Filipino products and services.