DTI Santiago City Satellite Office

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐖𝐃 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

In line with its commitment to promoting inclusive economic development and empowering marginalized sectors, the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Santiago City, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region II – Isabela through its Santiago City Satellite Office, initiated and conducted an Entrepreneurial Development Training and Financial Literacy and Money Management Seminar for 46 Persons with Disabilities (PWD) leaders on May 28, 2026, in Barangay Rizal, Santiago City, Isabela.

The activity equipped PWD leaders with essential entrepreneurial knowledge and financial management skills to help them pursue livelihood opportunities, establish or expand small businesses, and improve their financial well-being. It also served as a platform to promote economic inclusion and strengthen the capacity of PWD leaders to become catalysts for community development.

Ms. Cris Wella Grace L. Buyagao, TIDA, served as the resource speaker for the Entrepreneurial Development Training. She discussed key entrepreneurial concepts, including opportunity identification, business planning, entrepreneurial characteristics, and the importance of innovation and perseverance in achieving business success.

Meanwhile, Mr. Alrick M. Manalo, CPD Technical Assistant, facilitated the Financial Literacy and Money Management Seminar. He discussed practical strategies for budgeting, saving, financial planning, and responsible money management, emphasizing the importance of financial discipline in achieving long-term personal and entrepreneurial goals.

Also present during the activity was Ms. Shynne Cecille C. Arao, STIDS, who provided insights and shared valuable perspectives that further enriched the participants’ learning experience.

The training forms part of DTI’s continuing efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurial capabilities of various sectors and promote financial empowerment through capacity-building initiatives. By providing relevant knowledge and skills to PWD leaders, DTI aims to encourage greater participation of persons with disabilities in economic activities and contribute to the development of more resilient and self-reliant communities.

The successful conduct of the activity reflects the strong collaboration between DTI Region II – Isabela, through its Santiago City Satellite Office, and the LGU of Santiago City, through the PDAO, in advancing programs that support the empowerment, inclusion, and economic participation of persons with disabilities. Through initiatives such as this, both agencies continue to create opportunities that enable PWDs to realize their full potential as active contributors to local economic growth.

Atty. Sheena Tan
DTI Region 2
DTI R2 Isabela

Photo Credits: PDAO - Santiago City

𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐬!

The future is shaped by people who choose to think critically, stay informed, and lead with purpose.

In a world full of noise and influence, may we never lose the courage to value wisdom over popularity, character over empty words, and responsibility over convenience.




DTI Santiago City Satellite Office

🚨 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 🚨

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is conducting a Special Service Campaign for select Lexus GS-F and RC-F vehicles.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱:
https://www.lexus.com.ph/en/servicing-and-support/service-campaign.html

For assistance, contact your nearest authorized Lexus dealers.

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐏𝐁𝐇 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Isabela, through its Santiago City Satellite Office (SCSO), in partnership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), successfully conducted an Entrepreneurial Development Training (EDT) for 130 beneficiaries of the Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay (BPBH) Program on May 14, 2026, at the BOSS Conference Room, City Hall, Santiago City.

The activity aimed to equip returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families with essential entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to help them establish sustainable livelihood opportunities and successfully reintegrate into their communities.

The program opened with messages of support and encouragement from Ms. Belinda V. Tonibio, PESO Migrant Desk Officer, who emphasized the importance of empowering returning OFWs through entrepreneurship and government support programs. Ms. Jenevie Mallillin, Family Welfare Officer, also shared valuable guidance to help participants smoothly transition back to their communities while preparing for entrepreneurial ventures. Also present during the activity was Ms. Conchita R. Maddela, Reintegration Unit Head, who expressed continued support for the beneficiaries and the program’s objectives.

Ms. Cris Wella Grace L. Buyagao, Trade-Industry Development Analyst and Negosyo Center Business Counselor, served as the resource speaker and facilitated the Entrepreneurial Development Training. The session covered fundamental entrepreneurial concepts, business planning, financial management, customer relations, and identification of viable business opportunities that participants may pursue under the BPBH Program.

Through collaborative initiatives such as this, DTI, OWWA, and PESO continue to strengthen their commitment to empowering returning OFWs by providing capacity-building interventions and livelihood opportunities that promote self-reliance and economic resilience.

The successful conduct of the Entrepreneurial Development Training reflects the agencies’ shared dedication to fostering entrepreneurship as a pathway toward sustainable income generation, productive reintegration, and improved quality of life for returning OFWs and their families.

Atty. Sheena Tan
DTI Region 2
DTI R2 Isabela

𝘿𝙏𝙄 𝙄𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙁𝙀𝙓 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
DTI Isabela proudly supports IFEX Philippines 2026, the country’s premier international food, beverage, and ingredients trade show, happening on 21–23 May 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.
Stay tuned and watch out for the exciting lineup of Isabela MSMEs set to join the fair and represent the province on the international stage. From proudly local delicacies to world-class products, 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱!



DTI Region 2
DTI Santiago City Satellite Office
International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines

𝘿𝙏𝙄 𝙄𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙁𝙀𝙓 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

DTI Isabela proudly supports IFEX Philippines 2026, the country’s premier international food, beverage, and ingredients trade show, happening on 21–23 May 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Stay tuned and watch out for the exciting lineup of Isabela MSMEs set to join the fair and represent the province on the international stage. From proudly local delicacies to world-class products, 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱!




DTI Region 2
DTI Santiago City Satellite Office
International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines

𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍, 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.

Today, we celebrate the women who nurture dreams, inspire courage, and make every house feel like home. Thank you for your unwavering care, patience, and unconditional love.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms who fill our lives with love, strength, and endless sacrifices. 💐

From all of us at DTI Santiago City Satellite Office!

𝙔𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙖 𝙔𝙚𝙨 𝙉𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙨!

Success isn’t free. It’s a trade.

Every goal asks for your time, comfort, and excuses in return.

This May, be intentional. Your growth begins the moment you decide what you are willing to give up to move forward.

𝐃𝐓𝐈, 𝐃𝐌𝐖, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐅𝐖𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Isabela, through its Santiago City Satellite Office, intensified its support for the reintegration of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by conducting an Entrepreneurial Development Training (EDT) on April 24, 2026, at Four Lanes Plaza, Malvar, Santiago City. The activity was carried out in collaboration with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Santiago.

A total of 54 participants took part in the training, which was designed to equip returning OFWs with the necessary knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset to establish and manage their own businesses. The initiative highlights DTI’s continued efforts to transform livelihood assistance into sustainable, income-generating ventures for OFWs and their families.

The program commenced with opening remarks from Mr. Miguel A. Espejo, DMW Regional Officer, who welcomed the participants and acknowledged their commitment to the activity. This was followed by Mr. Tristan Formoso, DMW Supervising Labor and Employment Officer, who presented the rationale of the training and outlined its objectives and expected impact.

The training proper began with a session on Basic Entrepreneurship facilitated by Ms. Cris Wella Grace Buyagao, Trade Industry Development Analyst of the DTI Santiago City Satellite Office. She provided guidance on identifying viable business opportunities and emphasized the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship. This was followed by a session on Financial Literacy delivered by Mr. Alrick Manalo, Consumer Protection Division Technical Assistant, who highlighted the importance of sound financial practices and effective money management. He also conducted Consumer Education and Information (CEI) Forum to also explain the perspective of consumers so as they establish their businesses, they are knowledgeable with regards to their customers.

Through programs such as the EDT, DTI continues to affirm its role as a key partner in empowering OFWs by promoting resilience, self-sufficiency, and long-term economic stability among Filipino families.

Atty. Sheena Tan
DTI Region 2
DTI R2 Isabela