Negosyo Center Cavite: Tanza-LGU

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 "𝐊𝐢𝐤𝐨" 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐳𝐚𝐠𝐚

On March 26, 2026, DTI Cavite, led by Acting Provincial Director Lilibeth R. Chavez and OIC BDD Chief Julita C. Salvacion, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, Congressman of the 4th District of Cavite, to present DTI’s accomplishments and its ongoing programs and services as well as issues/concerns/recommendations the Congressman may have regarding DTI programs and services.

The discussion also covered the current issue of rising oil prices and its impact on the cost of goods and services. DTI’s efforts in monitoring basic necessities and prime commodities to ensure fair pricing and protect consumers were also discussed.

Ms. Isabel Punzalan, President of the Food Processors Association of Cavite was also present during the meeting and shared key concerns of local food processors, particularly the effect of rising production costs.

The meeting provided an opportunity to raise these concerns and seek possible support to strengthen Cavite’s food processing sector.

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

On March 19, 2026, DTI Cavite, represented by OIC Division Chief Julita C. Salvacion, participated in a collaboration meeting at the City of Imus.

The meeting was hosted by the City Government of Imus and attended by Hon. Mayor Alex Advincula, Councilor Mark Villanueva, Chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, and Ms. Jhett Vilbar-Lungcay, Head of the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO). Representatives from PTTC – Global Academy, led by Executive Director Clare Mari Torralba and Danica Lozada, were also present.

The discussion focused on the program “Empowering Cavite Exporters for the South Korean Market,” which aims to equip local exporters with the knowledge and support needed to access international markets, and the localization of the OTOP Program to further support MSME growth and expand market opportunities.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

DTI Cavite, through Negosyo Center Magallanes in partnership with the Business Licensing Office, conducted the seminar “Counting for Change: Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping for an Inclusive Society” on March 13, 2026, in Magallanes, Cavite.

Held in line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the activity gathered women entrepreneurs and representatives from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The seminar provided participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in basic accounting and bookkeeping to help them effectively manage their finances and sustain their businesses.

Resource Speaker Ms. Mildred Ladao led an interactive discussion and facilitated a workshop to further reinforce participants' understanding of key concepts.

Through this initiative, DTI continues to demonstrate its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, particularly women, by equipping them with the necessary tools and competencies to strengthen and grow their businesses.

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬’ 𝟏𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

The Municipality of Magallanes celebrated its 110th Founding Anniversary and Muscovado Festival on March 12, 2026, with the theme “Payak na Pinagmulan, Maunlad at Maningning na Pamayanan.”

One of the highlights of the morning program was the Muscovado Festival cooking competition, where participants prepared creative dishes using muscovado as the main ingredient, promoting one of Magallanes’ known local products. In the afternoon, barangays competed in a kubo-building contest using coconut and bamboo materials, symbolizing appreciation for the hardworking farmers who contribute to the municipality’s local economy.

Representing the Department of Trade and Industry, DTI Cavite Business Counselor Mhea Alindugan served as one of the judges for both the cooking and kubo-building competitions, highlighting the agency’s continued support in promoting local products and strengthening micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).