Negosyo Center Santo Tomas Davao del Norte

𝕀𝕟 ℙ𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕠𝕤 | 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕆𝕗 ℂ𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕀𝕟𝕕𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕪: 𝕆𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕀ℙ 𝔸𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕦𝕞

In a bid to strengthen the local creatives industry, the Department of Trade and Industry through Negosyo Center Santo Tomas, in partnership with the LGU Tourism Office, conducted the Shaping the Future of Creatives Industry: Orientation and IP Awareness Forum on December 10, 2025 at the Municipal Function Hall of Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte. The activity gathered key partner stakeholders and MSMEs from the creative sector, signaling a unified effort to elevate the town’s creative landscape.

The forum featured two resource speakers who provided essential insights for creatives. Mr. Elycer B. Remigio, Trade and Industry Development Specialist of DTI XI, led the Creatives Industry Orientation with a strong emphasis on Republic Act 11904 or the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act. He highlighted how the law provides a national framework for developing creative clusters and capacitating local creatives. He also discussed how the Municipality of Santo Tomas can strategically position itself in establishing its own Municipal Creatives Industry Council, a crucial mechanism that will champion local planning, policy-making, and program development for the creative sector.

Meanwhile, Ms. Nichol May E. Fortun, IP Field Operations Officer of IPOPHIL XI, delivered an IP Awareness Orientation focusing on the importance of protecting creative outputs. She underscored how safeguarding intellectual property rights empowers artists, designers, and content creators to gain rightful ownership and economic benefit from their works. She also emphasized the need for creatives to secure their intellectual property early, noting that proper registration and protection allow them to leverage their ideas and innovations for partnerships, market expansion, and long-term business opportunities.

More than an information drive, the event also marked the initial step toward establishing the Municipal Creatives Industry Council, a dedicated body envisioned to spearhead planning, policy-making, and program development for the local creative industry. With increased awareness and stronger collaboration among stakeholders, Santo Tomas aims to nurture a vibrant, competitive, and future-ready creative sector.

The success of the activity underscored the community’s growing commitment to recognizing creativity as a driver of economic progress. As the creative industry continues to expand, initiatives like this serve as crucial platforms for empowering local talents and shaping a more innovative Santo Tomas.

TIGNAN | Noche Buena Price Guide ng DTI, available na para sa publiko
Para tulungan tayong magplano sa bibilhin nating panghanda ngayong Pasko, inilabas na ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ang 2025 Noche Buena Price Guide!
Makikita dito ang presyo ng mga karaniwang Noche Buena items tulad ng hamon, spaghetti, pasta sauce, queso de bola, fruit cocktail, mayonnaise, at iba pang paboritong panghanda mula sa iba’t ibang brand.
Bilang gabay din, tingnan ang mga price markers na:
🎄 Christmas Tree – Mas mababa ang presyo kumpara noong 2024
⭐ Star – Kapareho ang presyo noong nakaraang taon
Plus, may QR Code na rin — i-scan lang para makita ang latest promos at discount offers ng participating stores.
One scan, sulit agad. Planado ang handaan, mas masaya ang Pasko.

Sa panahon ng kalamidad, sama-sama tayong maging alerto at protektado.
Scan the QR Code to view the Price Freeze Bulletin pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1077 declaring a State of National Calamity due to Typhoon "Tino".
Paalala ng DTI sa mga mamimili: Iwasan ang panic buying, bumili lamang ng sapat, at laging suriin ang presyo. Manatiling updated sa mga anunsyo ng DTI at ng inyong LGU.
I-report agad sa DTI Hotline 1-384 o [email protected] ang mga kaso ng overpricing habang may price freeze.
Para naman sa mga negosyo: Sumunod sa price freeze, magbigay ng tamang presyo at impormasyon, at igalang ang karapatan ng mamimili. Makipag-ugnayan sa pinakamalapit na Negosyo Centers o DTI Regional Offices para sa tulong at gabay.

[𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐘] 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
Yes, we want to hear from you!
As part of our commitment to provide client-oriented programs and interventions, the Department of Trade and Industry - Davao del Norte is reaching out to all micro, small, and medium enterprises to take part in the Training Needs Assessment Survey.
This survey aims to gather valuable insights from business owners and entrepreneurs across the province to better understand their learning and development needs.
Participate in the survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link: https://bit.ly/DTI-DNPOTrainingNeedsAssessment
Your thoughts will play a key role in shaping future training programs, seminars, and capacity-building activities that will help enhance skills, improve business practices, and foster growth among local enterprises.
Together, we can build a more empowered and business-friendly community in Davao del Norte!

[𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐘] 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

Yes, we want to hear from you!

As part of our commitment to provide client-oriented programs and interventions, the Department of Trade and Industry - Davao del Norte is reaching out to all micro, small, and medium enterprises to take part in the Training Needs Assessment Survey.

This survey aims to gather valuable insights from business owners and entrepreneurs across the province to better understand their learning and development needs.

Participate in the survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link: https://bit.ly/DTI-DNPOTrainingNeedsAssessment

Your thoughts will play a key role in shaping future training programs, seminars, and capacity-building activities that will help enhance skills, improve business practices, and foster growth among local enterprises.

Together, we can build a more empowered and business-friendly community in Davao del Norte!

𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬—𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐌𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Are you a Micro Enterprise looking to boost your business? Apply now for the 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 (𝐁𝐌𝐁𝐄) registration and enjoy exciting benefits such as 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙭 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨. Becoming a registered BMBE empowers you to grow your business while enjoying legal recognition and support from various government initiatives.
Skip the hassle and apply 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 through the 𝗕𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. It’s fast, easy, and convenient!
Visit https://bmbe.dti.gov.ph/index/ and start your journey toward business.
Don’t miss the chance to level up— 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

📢 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) cordially invites you to a Virtual Public Consultation on “The Revised DTI Rules of Procedure on Investigations, Handling Complaints, and Formal Charges.”
🗓 Please refer to the date and time slots indicated in the attached image.
If you wish to participate, kindly register through this link: https://bit.ly/PubConROP
or scan the QR Code on the image so that you may obtain the unique Zoom Credentials for your timeslot.
The Draft DAO can be downloaded and accessed at: https://www.dti.gov.ph/.../draft-dao-2025-revised-dti...
Comments and position papers are welcomed on or before 16 October 2025 and may be sent to [email protected].
A Certificate of Participation may be requested upon the fulfillment of the Client Satisfaction Form after the virtual public consultation.
Thank you and we hope to see you there!

📢 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) cordially invites you to a Virtual Public Consultation on “The Revised DTI Rules of Procedure on Investigations, Handling Complaints, and Formal Charges.”

🗓 Please refer to the date and time slots indicated in the attached image.

If you wish to participate, kindly register through this link: https://bit.ly/PubConROP

or scan the QR Code on the image so that you may obtain the unique Zoom Credentials for your timeslot.

The Draft DAO can be downloaded and accessed at: https://www.dti.gov.ph/sdm_downloads/draft-dao-2025-revised-dti-rules-investigations-complaints-formal-charges

Comments and position papers are welcomed on or before 16 October 2025 and may be sent to [email protected].

A Certificate of Participation may be requested upon the fulfillment of the Client Satisfaction Form after the virtual public consultation.
Thank you and we hope to see you there!

📢 Consumer Rights 101

Mars, alam mo na ba ang mga karapatan mo bilang konsyumer? 🤔
Narito ang 8 pangunahing karapatan na dapat mong malaman at gamitin para protektado ka sa bawat pagbili at transaksyon. Kasama sa bawat karapatan ang tungkulin at paalala na makakatulong sa iyo bilang konsyumer.

Tip lang: Kapag alam mo ang iyong karapatan, mas kaya mong ipaglaban ang sarili mo bilang konsyumer.
Ikaw, alin sa mga karapatang ito ang palagi mong ginagamit? Comment na at ishare ang experience mo!

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂

Please be informed that the Department of Trade and Industry – Davao del Norte Provincial Office (DTI-DNPO) will be adopting a Flexi-Place Work Arrangement every Friday, starting October 3, 2025, onwards.
This is pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 2200209 and in compliance with DTI Department Order 22-65, s. 2022.
A limited workforce will be present to address urgent concerns. For additional inquiries or assistance, kindly reach us through the following channels:

Davao del Norte Provincial Office
(084) 216-2390 / (084) 216-3505 / 0917 722 1025
[email protected]
Official FB Page: DTI Davao del Norte

Negoyo Center - Santo Tomas
Johnley L. Masendo (NC - SOO)
+639927956550
[email protected] / [email protected]

Clients applying for Business Name (BN) Registration are advised to transact ONLINE through our official facility: https://bnrs.dti.gov.ph/
We highly appreciate your continued trust and support.

🌿✨ Innovating Banana Fiber, Showcasing Santo Tomas Identity! ✨🌿

In celebration of National Tourism Month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Negosyo Center Santo Tomas, in partnership with the Tourism Office of LGU Santo Tomas, proudly conducted the Innovative Product Development: Banana Fiber Textile with Beads and Craft Integration last September 25–26, 2025, at Municipal Function Hall, Santo Tomas, Davao Del Norte.

The 2-day workshop brought together 20 passionate MSMEs from various sectors such as, Indigenous Peoples, PRISM artisans, and local crafters, united in showcasing the weaved banana fiber textile as a unique municipal identity of Santo Tomas.

With the expertise of Ame L. Dela Peña III, renowned fashion designer of Santo Tomas, participants explored:
✅ Day 1: Fashioned Earrings Innovation
✅ Day 2: Fashion Leis & Bayong Bag Accents

To complete the development, Mr. Johnley L. Masendo, Senior Operations Officer I of DTI Negosyo Center, shared valuable insights on pricing and costing for sustainable market readiness.

Special thanks to Ms. Dorina F. Ararao, Senior Tourism Officer, for her support in making this initiative possible.

Together, DTI Negosyo Center Santo Tomas and the Tourism Office of LGU Santo Tomas will serve as marketing channels to bring these proudly local, innovative products closer to the market.

📢 ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS OWNERS! 📢
Are you looking for hassle-free consultations on your Social Security System (SSS) concerns? Need assistance with business name registration and counseling?

Join us for the MONTHLY GO-NEGOSYO ONE-STOP CONSULTATION with SSS and DTI-Negosyo Center! ✅
📅 Date: August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
📍 Venue: Negosyo Center, Santo Tomas, Davao Del Norte
🔹 Services Offered:
✔ SSS Transactions: Payments, contributions, loan payments (salary, educational, etc.), updating of records, and other inquiries.
✔ DTI-Negosyo Center Services: Business name registration and business counseling.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your SSS and business needs sorted in one place! See you there! 👥✨

📞 For more details, contact us at +63975-535-5182 or email [email protected].