Negosyo Center Batan

23/10/2025

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin

The eight (8) mentees from the province of Aklan have successfully presented their Business Improvement Plans earlier today, October 23.

Our outmost appreciation to our panelists for sharing their expertise to our mentees: 1) Mr. Rex Dagdag from the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE); 2) Ms. Lizeth Flores from Multisys Corporation; 3) Mr. Gualberto D. Agris of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP); and 4) SAVP Jessica Juanico of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).

Special thanks as well to our Negosyo Center Business Counsellors for assisting our mentees.

13/10/2025

IT'S ALMOST TIME! MUSYON EON KAMO! 📣

Meet the brilliant participating Aklanon micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSMEs) and the partners working together with DTI Aklan for the upcoming Aklan Product Expo 2025 on October 15-19, 2025 at the Activity Center of SM Iloilo! 🍍🥥

Check out the online directory here: https://rb.gy/c7pmho

Kitakits! 👀

13/10/2025

Press Release
Source: DTI Aklan
Date: October 13, 2025
DTI-Aklan Spotlights Aklanon Products in Aklan Product Expo 2025
Following the success of its return last year, the Department of Trade and Industry Aklan Provincial Office brings back the Aklan Product Expo 2025 this October 15-19, 2025 at the Activity Center of SM City Iloilo.
This year’s featured 36 Aklanon micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) representing the diverse culture of the province– from the timeless pieces made from Aklan Piña, handcrafted homestyle decors and other wearables, coconut-based products and the all-time favorite local snacks and pasalubong items. It will give spotlight to the MSMEs creativity, craftsmanship, and continuous innovation on their products to produce world-class pieces truly reflecting Aklan’s culture and heritage.
An Opening Program to officially start the 5-day trade fair event will happen on Wednesday, October 15 2025, 2:00 PM, at the Activity Center of SM City Iloilo.
Aklan Product Expo 2025 is a marketing activity of the Department of Trade and Industry Aklan Provincial Office thorough the Coconut Farmers & Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) and in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Aklan and SM City Iloilo.

Press Release
Source: DTI Aklan
Date: October 13, 2025

DTI-Aklan Spotlights Aklanon Products in Aklan Product Expo 2025

Following the success of its return last year, the Department of Trade and Industry Aklan Provincial Office brings back the Aklan Product Expo 2025 this October 15-19, 2025 at the Activity Center of SM City Iloilo.

This year’s featured 36 Aklanon micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) representing the diverse culture of the province– from the timeless pieces made from Aklan Piña, handcrafted homestyle decors and other wearables, coconut-based products and the all-time favorite local snacks and pasalubong items. It will give spotlight to the MSMEs creativity, craftsmanship, and continuous innovation on their products to produce world-class pieces truly reflecting Aklan’s culture and heritage.

An Opening Program to officially start the 5-day trade fair event will happen on Wednesday, October 15 2025, 2:00 PM, at the Activity Center of SM City Iloilo.

Aklan Product Expo 2025 is a marketing activity of the Department of Trade and Industry Aklan Provincial Office thorough the Coconut Farmers & Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) and in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Aklan and SM City Iloilo.

07/10/2025

This Consumer Welfare Month, we celebrate our Aklanon consumers! 🫡

The DTI Aklan Provincial Office brings you the Aklan Consumers Congress, happening on October 10, 2025, 8:00 AM via Zoom.

With the theme, “Bida ang Konsyumer sa Bagong Pilipinas,” this event aims to provide the different measures for the safety and welfare of our consumers and the merchants as well while transacting online.

Know more about the topic on E-commerce Philippine Trustmark and Cybersecurity by attending!

Scan on the QR code to register now! 💻

This Consumer Welfare Month, we celebrate our Aklanon consumers! 🫡

The DTI Aklan Provincial Office brings you the Aklan Consumers Congress, happening on October 10, 2025, 8:00 AM via Zoom.

With the theme, “Bida ang Konsyumer sa Bagong Pilipinas,” this event aims to provide the different measures for the safety and welfare of our consumers and the merchants as well while transacting online.

Know more about the topic on E-commerce Philippine Trustmark and Cybersecurity by attending!

Scan on the QR code to register now! 💻

01/10/2025

October is Consumer Welfare Month!

Join us as we kick off a month-long celebration of activities across Western Visayas, all anchored on this year’s theme: “Bida ang Konsyumer sa Bagong Pilipinas”

From quiz bees, fun runs, Diskwento Caravans, and, press conferences, consumer congresses and media forums, DTI Region VI and our provincial offices in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental have lined up exciting activities to promote consumer rights, responsibilities, and protection.

This October, let us work together in building a marketplace where every Filipino consumer is informed, empowered, and protected.

📍 Stay tuned for updates on activities in your province and be part of our shared advocacy for a Bagong Pilipinas with empowered consumers!

01/10/2025

LOOK | 2ND DAY OF THE REGIONAL NEGOSYO LINKS CUM PRODUCT PROMOTION

We are officially on our second day of the Regional Negosyo Links cm Product Promotion here at the Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center!

Discover the coconut-based products that Western Visayas has to offer— from sustainable products for health and wellness to home decors up to coco food products, we got you covered!

Visit us here until 5:00pm today or tomorrow, October 2! 🌴🥥

30/09/2025

IN PHOTOS | REGIONAL NEGOSYO LINKS CUM PRODUCT PROMOTION ACTIVITY

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 6 successfully opened the Regional Negosyo Links cm Product Promotion earlier this morning, September 30, at the Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center, Malay, Aklan.

57 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental showcased their product offerings to the invited establishment within the island.

DTI 6 OIC-Regional Director Ma. Dinda Tamayo shared her message of support to the activity citing the evolvement of the program since it started 10 years ago. She looks forward to the future of the Negosyo Links in the coming years ahead and the countless potential it can bring to MSME development.

Mr. Neil Flores, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and LEDIPO Designate, delivered the message of Hon. Frolibar Bautista of LGU Malay. He encouraged more market opportunities for the MSMEs and highly welcomed the MSMEs to do business in the island.

Meanwhile, DTI Aklan Provincial Director Romel L. Amihan provided the rationale of the program and STIDS Rosalie A. Panganiban laid down the mechanics of the linkaging activity.

The program is until October 2! Visit us here! 🌴🥥

22/09/2025

8 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE REGISTRATION ENDS! 🏃‍♀️

The 2025 Consumer Run in partnership with the JCI Kalantiao - Aklan, the Local Government Unit of Kalibo, and Run Aklan is finally happening on September 27, 2025!

You may also avail of the onsite registration at the DTI Aklan Provincial Office, Monday-Friday, from 8:00am until 5:00pm:

📍DTI Aklan Provincial Office
JSM Bldg., Veterans Ave., Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan

You may also register by scanning the QR code on the image!

See you on SEPTEMBER 27, 5:00AM, at the Pook Port going to Pastrana Park!🏅🏃‍♀️

22/09/2025

Today marks a historical milestone for the Aklan Piña and the Province of Aklan! 🍍🧵

The Awarding Ceremony for the Aklan Piña Certificate of Geographical Indication (GI) Registration, organized by the DTI Aklan Provincial Office, was successfully held on the evening of September 19 at the Marzon Convention Center in Andagaw, Kalibo, Aklan.

The event was graced by a diverse group of guests and stakeholders, including representatives from National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), the academe, industry partners -- Aklan Fashion Designers Association, Inc. (AFDA), Fashion Designers Council of Aklan Philippines, Inc. (FDCAPI) -- Aklanon micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), piña weavers, media partners, and the DTI team. They were warmly welcomed by DTI Aklan Provincial Director Romel Amihan.

In his Inspirational Message, Assistant Secretary of the DTI’s Regional Operations Group, Mr. Dominic R. Tolentino, Jr., emphasized the significance of Geographical Indication (GI). He highlighted that GI is more than just a mark of origin—it represents pride, craftsmanship, and cultural identity, driving economic benefits for the region.

The GI Certificate was awarded by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), led by Director General Atty. Brigitte M. Da Costa-Villaluz, who delivered the Keynote Address. Ms. Anna India Legaspi, President of the Aklan Piña & Indigenous Fibers Manufacturers and Traders Association, Inc. (Aklan Piña Mantra), formally received the certificate from Atty. Jesus Antonio Z. Ros of IPOPHL’s Bureau of Trademarks.

Messages of support were also delivered by several dignitaries, including Senator Loren Legarda, TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez, Hon. Jesus R. Marquez of Aklan’s 1st Legislative District, Hon. Florencio T. Miraflores of the 2nd Legislative District of Aklan, Kalibo Mayor Juris B. Sucro, and Ms. Gabrielle “Billie” Calizo-Quimpo, Federation Director of Soroptimist International.

The event was further graced by the presence of DTI 6 officials, led by OIC Regional Director Ma. Dinda R. Tamayo, OIC Assistant Regional Director Mutya Eusores, and the Provincial Directors from the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo.

The Aklan Piña GI is the third in the Philippines and the second in Western Visayas, following the Guimaras mango.

22/09/2025

📣PUBLIC ADVISORY📣

In observance of Proclamation No. 96, s. 1992, declaring the last week of September of every year as Family Week and Proclamation No. 326, s. 2012, declaring the fourth Monday of September of every year as "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga" Day, this is to inform the public that the DTI Aklan Provincial Office and Negosyo Centers will be CLOSED on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, starting 1:00PM until 5:00PM.

Regular office operations will resume on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025.

For the public's information.

18/09/2025

8 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE REGISTRATION ENDS! 🏃‍♀️
The 2025 Consumer Run in partnership with the JCI Kalantiao - Aklan, the Local Government Unit of Kalibo, and Run Aklan is finally happening on September 27, 2025!
You may also avail of the onsite registration at the DTI Aklan Provincial Office, Monday-Friday, from 8:00am until 5:00pm:
📍DTI Aklan Provincial Office
JSM Bldg., Veterans Ave., Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan
You may also register by scanning the QR code on the image!
See you on SEPTEMBER 27, 5:00AM, at the Pook Port going to Pastrana Park!🏅🏃‍♀️