DTI Region 1

05/10/2026

EMPOWERING CONSUMERS AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL!
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In celebration of Consumer Welfare Month 2026, DTI RO1 conducted an Orientation on RA 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines) in San Gabriel, La Union.
Local farmers, MSMEs, and community leaders gathered to learn about their vital rights and responsibilities as consumers, covering essential topics such as Consumer Rights & Responsibilities, Complaint Handling, and Budol Checks to avoid deceptive practices.

Together, we build a community of informed, empowered, and confident consumers! 💪✨

05/10/2026

Happy Consumer Welfare Month 2026! 🌟

The DTI Regional Office 1 family reminding you all to be "BIDA KONSYUMERs" as we celebrate Consumer Welfare Month with the theme "Safe Products, Confident Consumers."

As we continue to promote consumer rights and responsible consumerism, we remain committed to empowering every Filipino consumer to be "Alisto, Mapanuri, at Champion Consumers! Together, let us build a marketplace where consumers are informed, protected, and confident in every purchase they make.

05/10/2026

CALLING ALL REGION 1 YOUNG CREATIVES AND COFFEE LOVERS! 🎨
Let your creativity brew! Join the Coffee Art Contest in joint celebration of Philippine Creative Industry Month, International Coffee Day, and Consumer Welfare Month 2026.
Showcase your artistic flair and help us celebrate the region's vibrant coffee ecosystem while promoting sustainable, ethical, and informed consumer practices with the theme, “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”.
❖ Requirements:
● A bonafide resident of Ilocos Region;
● A Senior High School Student;
● Duly endorsed by the School Principal through the prescribed Official Entry Form;
● Showcase creativity with the use of Brewed or Raw Coffee Grounds as a medium in painting:
- Consumer Welfare Month 2026 Theme: “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”
- ¼ Illustration Board (W15in x L20in)
● Ensure that the entry/painting has a watermark/signature of the artist before submitting the physical copy of the painting to the DTI-RO1, Juanita Commercial Bldg., Quezon Ave., Brgy. III, City of San Fernando, La Union on October 8, 2026 (5pm).
Prizes (Gift Certificates):
🥇 1st Place: PhP 5,000.00
🥈 2nd Place: PhP 3,000.00
🥉 3rd Place: PhP 2,000.00
✨ Plus: Two (2) Special Prizes!
All art submissions will be proudly exhibited at the upcoming Region 1 Consumer Congress 2026!
You may access the Entry Form and Mechanics through this link to join:
https://tinyurl.com/CoffeeArtContestICDxCWM2026
Don't miss this chance to blend art and advocacy. Tag your favorite local young artists below and start creating! 👇












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☕ CALLING ALL REGION 1 YOUNG CREATIVES AND COFFEE LOVERS! 🎨

Let your creativity brew! Join the Coffee Art Contest in joint celebration of Philippine Creative Industry Month, International Coffee Day, and Consumer Welfare Month 2026.

Showcase your artistic flair and help us celebrate the region's vibrant coffee ecosystem while promoting sustainable, ethical, and informed consumer practices with the theme, “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”.

❖ Requirements:
● A bonafide resident of Ilocos Region;
● A Senior High School Student;
● Duly endorsed by the School Principal through the prescribed Official Entry Form;
● Showcase creativity with the use of Brewed or Raw Coffee Grounds as a medium in painting:
- Consumer Welfare Month 2026 Theme: “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”
- ¼ Illustration Board (W15in x L20in)
● Ensure that the entry/painting has a watermark/signature of the artist before submitting the physical copy of the painting to the DTI-RO1, Juanita Commercial Bldg., Quezon Ave., Brgy. III, City of San Fernando, La Union on October 8, 2026 (5pm).

Prizes (Gift Certificates):
🥇 1st Place: PhP 5,000.00
🥈 2nd Place: PhP 3,000.00
🥉 3rd Place: PhP 2,000.00
✨ Plus: Two (2) Special Prizes!

All art submissions will be proudly exhibited at the upcoming Region 1 Consumer Congress 2026!

You may access the Entry Form and Mechanics through this link to join:
https://tinyurl.com/CoffeeArtContestICDxCWM2026

Don't miss this chance to blend art and advocacy. Tag your favorite local young artists below and start creating! 👇

04/10/2026

𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗢 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗣 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

San Fernando City, La Union — Following the successful opening day, the UNOCOCO Trade Fair continued to make waves on its second day, highlighting the strong collaboration among agencies and organizations behind the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP).

Day 2 featured presentations from key partner agencies, including the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Land Bank of the Philippines, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). These agencies presented their CFIDP programs to invited farmers, underscoring their collective commitment to strengthening the coconut industry.

The day’s activities also included a Red Cross Blood Donation Drive, reflecting the fair’s dedication to community service, and the presentation of RM Metal Works, showcasing innovation and enterprise. The program concluded with product presentations from MSMEs and exhibitors, further highlighting the creativity and diversity of coconut-based products in the region.

The UNOCOCO Trade Fair continues to serve as a vital platform for cocopreneurs, farmers, and industry partners, reinforcing the theme “One Coconut, One Community. One Market.”

03/10/2026

𝗗𝗧𝗜 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟭 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧-𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡

San Fernando City, La Union — The DTI Region 1 successfully launched the 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿, the first regional trade fair dedicated to Cocopreneurs in the Ilocos Region.

This three-day milestone event serves as a dedicated market promotion platform for coconut farmers, processors, cooperatives, and MSMEs, in line with this year’s theme: “𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁.” The initiative highlights the richness of coconut products while empowering communities through trade, innovation, and collaboration.

The opening program was led by 𝗗𝗧𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗗. 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗲, who encouraged stakeholders to build stronger linkages in support of the coconut industry. La Union Governor and Region 1 Regional Development Council Chair 𝗚𝗼𝘃. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗖. 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗮, represented by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗝. 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮, 𝗝𝗗, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, expressed full support for the activity and urged the coconut community to take action and “𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄.”

The 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗣𝗖𝗔) presented the rationale of the 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, followed by the recognition of𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗣 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 who have extended immense support to the coconut industry. Honored partners include: LGU Aringay, LGU San Gabriel, LGU Agoo, LGU Bangar, LGU Caba, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Provincial Government of La Union, Provincial Agriculture Office, Lacong Namnama Farmers and Hog Raisers Agriculture Cooperative, Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1, Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center 1 (ATI RTC 1)

The program was formally closed by 𝗣𝗖𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝘆 𝗤. 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆, followed by the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Exhibit Tour. The Exhibit Tour highlighted the 𝗥𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, featuring:

• Budao Food Products
• Del Mar MPC
• Subec Coco Royale
• Candon City Coconut Farmers ARC
• Estrel’s Calamay
• Sta. Lucia Coconut Farmers Association Inc.
• JES Delightful Food Products
• Elyu Buko Roll Bakeshop
• Lakay na Lomboy Integrated Farm
• Manalo’s Integrated Farm
• Tarabitab’s Fruit Farm

The 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 marks a significant step in strengthening the coconut industry in Region 1, elevating collaboration among stakeholders, and promoting the Ilocos Region as a hub for coconut-based innovation and enterprise.

02/10/2026

The wait is over! 🥥🌴

UNOCOCO Trade Fair is officially open!

Join us as we celebrate this milestone and embark on a journey filled with opportunities, innovation, and community spirit.

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

WATCH || It's a COCONUT Friday sa Tungtungan sa DTI Amianan! 🥥
Tara at samahan kaming pasyalan LIVE ang nagaganap na UNOCOCO Trade Fair sa CSI Mall, San Fernando City, La Union mula October 2-4, 2026.
Ating suportahan ang lumalagong coconut industry ng Amianan Luzon at tangkilikin ang mga produktong tatak atin!

02/10/2026