DTI Region 8

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 ₱𝟰.𝟮𝟯𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

The Women’s Trade Fair 2026 successfully showcased MSME products from across Eastern Visayas, generating strong market engagement and sales performance. The event exceeded expectations, highlighting the growing competitiveness of women-led enterprises in the region.

From March 26–29, 2026, at Robinsons Place Tacloban City, local womenpreneurs achieved a total of ₱4,231,155 in sales. The Guiuan Integrated Micro Entrepreneurs Association (GIMEA) stood out as the top seller in the food sector, offering a diverse range of delicacies from Guiuan, Eastern Samar. While food products remained the primary revenue driver, homestyle and decorative items also captured strong consumer interest. Naty’s Antique Shop earned recognition as the top seller in the non-food sector with its crafted hardwood furniture.

The fair was a resounding success - surpassing targets and reinforcing the vital role of trade fairs in driving MSME growth, expanding market access, recognizing the significant contribution of women in the economy, and fueling regional development.

🚀 𝗞𝗠𝗠𝗘-𝗠𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜𝗜𝗜 (𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀)

Continuing the rollout of the 2026 Kapatid Mentor ME–Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online, the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry, launched the program in Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) on March 24, 2026, welcoming 48 MSME mentees from across the region.

Hosted by Ms. Veness Jastillana, the aspiring mentees were welcomed by Regional Director Celerina T. Bato during the online launching. This was followed by recorded messages from DTI-ROG Undersecretary Blesila A. Lantayona and Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo Executive Director Anthony Patrick Chua, which further heightened the excitement of the mentees as they embark on their 10-module mentorship journey under the structured program.

As more regions come on board, this strong Public–Private Partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo continues to empower entrepreneurs — driving growth in sales, investments, and job creation nationwide.

📢 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚! The Department of Trade and Industry – Region 8 is now accepting applications for 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 (𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿).

📌 For full details and application guidelines, please refer to our official post.

Deadline of Application: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

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𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗗 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 - 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥

Place of Assignment: DTI Leyte, Tacloban City

Read the post for full details of the qualification standards and documentary requirements.

This office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants, including persons with disability (PWD), members of the indigenous communities, and those with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), to apply.

Deadline of Applications: 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Qualified applicants should address and send their application to:
CELERINA T. BATO
Regional Director
DTI 8 Regional Office
Pawing, Palo, Leyte
[email protected]

Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained.

𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗗 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 - 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥

Monthly Salary: (Php 56, 070.00 plus Philhealth and accident insurance)

Place of Assignment: DTI Northern Samar, Catarman

Read the post for full details of the qualification standards and documentary requirements.

This office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants, including persons with disability (PWD), members of the indigenous communities, and those with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), to apply.

Deadline of Applications: 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Qualified applicants should address and send their application to:
CELERINA T. BATO
Regional Director
DTI 8 Regional Office
Pawing, Palo, Leyte
[email protected]

Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained.

Get ready to support and celebrate women-led enterprises at the 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟖 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 💜

Check out the complete lineup of exhibitors showcasing proudly local, innovative, and empowering products from across Eastern Visayas. From food and crafts to fashion and wellness, there’s something for everyone!

📍 Visit us on March 26–29, 2026
📌 Level 1 Expansion Activity Area, Robinsons Place Marasbaras, Tacloban City

Let’s continue to uplift women entrepreneurs and champion inclusivity, equality, and opportunity for all. Together, we move forward for a more empowered and equitable future. 💪💜

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐳!

May this year be marked with new adventures, lasting impact, and abundance of favor in all your endeavors.

Happy birthday! 🥳

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝟖 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐨!

May this new year of your life be filled with strength, wisdom, and abundant blessings for continued success and fulfillment.

Happy birthday! 🥳

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

DTI Region 8 in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Area 8 - Tacloban City, began showing educational videos on Consumer Rights and Responsibilities on the digital display monitors located at the Check-in and Pre-Departure Areas of Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Tacloban Airport starting March 12, 2026.

This initiative is part of DTI 8’s broader participation with the global community in celebrating the World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, 2026. With the theme “Safe Products, Confident Consumers,” the celebration emphasizes the right of every individual to access safe, high-quality products, while also underscoring the responsibility of consumers to make informed and mindful choices.

By bringing this advocacy directly to travelers, DTI Region 8 aims to raise awareness and empower consumers with practical knowledge—how to assert their rights, seek redress for defective goods or unsatisfactory services, and ensure protection under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A. 7394).