Negosyo Center Dueñas

30/03/2026

Strengthening ties for a stronger local economy! 🤝

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo Provincial Office recently paid an official visit to the Municipality of Dueñas. We were honored to be warmly welcomed by our Municipal Mayor, Hon. Robert Martin U. Pama.

Led by OIC-Provincial Director Ma. Dorita D. Chavez, alongside Trade and Industry Development Specialist Lakambini T. Regalado and Junior Business Counsellor Wendy L. Lampar, the team presented the Negosyo Center’s Quarterly Accomplishment Report.

Key highlights of the meeting included:

✅ Showcasing programs aimed at boosting the entrepreneurial capacity of our local MSMEs.

✅ Discussing market-driven strategies to help our local products reach more consumers.

✅ Outlining new initiatives under the One Town, One Product (OTOP) program to elevate Dueñas-made goods.

Mayor Pama expressed his full support for these collaborations, emphasizing that the LGU remains committed to initiatives that provide sustainable growth and opportunities for our local entrepreneurs.

19/03/2026

DTI Reminder: Know Your Essential Goods!

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminds the public that its price monitoring efforts focus on Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPC), in accordance with the Price Act (Republic Act 7581). DTI actively monitors and enforces compliance with the Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) of these essential goods to ensure they remain fair and reasonable for consumers.

The public is advised that products not included in the BNPC list are outside the scope of SRP monitoring, and their prices may fluctuate depending on supply, demand, and other market conditions.

Consumers are encouraged to stay informed, compare prices, and make wise purchasing decisions.

13/03/2026

ALAM MO BA KUNG SAANG AHENSYA DAPAT MAGSANGGUNI? 🔍

Hindi lang iisang ahensya ang nagbabantay sa presyo ng ating mga bilihin! Sa ilalim ng Price Act (RA 7581), magkakatuwang ang iba’t ibang sangay ng gobyerno upang masiguro na patas ang presyo ng mga Basic Necessities.

Narito ang gabay kung aling ahensya ang dapat lapitan para sa mga sumusunod:

🌾 Department of Agriculture (DA)

Rice, Corn, and Root Crops
Fresh, Dried Fish, and other marine products
Fresh Eggs, Fresh Pork, and Poultry Meat
Fresh Milk, Fresh Vegetables, and Fresh Fruits
Sugar and Cooking Oil

🥫 Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

Canned Fish and other marine products
Processed Milk and Coffee
Laundry Soap and Detergent
Bread, Salt, and Potable water in bottles/containers
Candles and locally-manufactured instant noodles

💊 Department of Health (DOH)

Drugs and Medicines included in the Philippine National Drug Formulary (PNDF) Essential Drugs List (EDL) current edition

⛽ Department of Energy (DOE)

Household Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Kerosene

🪵 Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Firewood and Charcoal

Maging mapagmatyag at wais na mamimili! Sa pagtutulungan ng bawat ahensya at ng publiko, masisiguro nating protektado ang ating mga karapatan.

10/03/2026

Another fundamental consumer right we highlight is the Right to Safety — the right of every consumer to be protected from products, production processes, and services that may be hazardous to health or life.

This right is upheld through key laws such as the Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394), which ensures product quality and safety, and the Food Safety Act of 2013 (RA 10611), which establishes standards and responsibilities for food safety. The Local Government Code of 1991 also empowers local health authorities to help safeguard public health.

Through close coordination with regulatory agencies and local government units, DTI Iloilo helps ensure that products in the market meet safety standards and protect the welfare of consumers. DTI Iloilo ensures that this consumer right is supported through market monitoring, product standards enforcement, consumer education, and prompt action on consumer complaints related to unsafe or defective products.

Safe products mean safer communities.
Stay informed and report unsafe products to the proper authorities.

27/02/2026

📣 SEARCH FOR ILOILO MENTEES!

The Kapatid Mentor Me – Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online Program 2026 – Multi Sectoral is now open for growing entrepreneurs in Iloilo! 🚀

Are you ready to level up your business with expert mentoring from industry experts? This is your chance to strengthen your operations, improve your market strategies, and scale up sustainably.

Registration is until 12 March 2026. LIMITED SLOTS ONLY.

📲 Scan the QR code to register or thru this link: https://tinyurl.com/KMME-MME2026

For inquiries, you may visit DTI Iloilo Provincial office and look for Ms. Charlene Joy A. Adeja or email us at [email protected].

16/09/2025

16/09/2025

𝑹𝙖𝒕𝙩𝒂𝙣𝒐𝙡𝒐𝙜𝒚 𝑭𝙪𝒓𝙣𝒊𝙩𝒖𝙧𝒆 𝒐𝙛 𝘽𝒂𝙧𝒂𝙣𝒈𝙖𝒚 𝑹𝙤𝒎𝙗𝒍𝙤𝒏, 𝘿𝒖𝙚𝒏̃𝙖𝒔 𝑱𝙤𝒊𝙣𝒔 𝑨𝙧𝒕𝙚𝒔𝙖𝒏𝙞́𝒂𝙨 𝙙𝒆 𝑰𝙡𝒐𝙞𝒍𝙤 2025 🌠🌠

𝘙𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘍𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢 𝘔𝘚𝘔𝘌 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘪́𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦 𝘐𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦’𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘶𝘦𝘯̃𝘢𝘴.

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘭 - 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘋𝘶𝘦𝘯̃𝘢𝘴’ 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝑓𝘳𝑜𝘮 𝘚𝑒𝘱𝑡𝘦𝑚𝘣𝑒𝘳 15–21, 2025.

05/09/2025

Negosyo Center Dueñas with Negosyo Center Di**le Conducted an Enterprise Visit, the purpose is to assess and provided assistance to the MSME in order for us tohelp enhance and improve their products and services to the community and as well as provided a sustainable livelihood

the idea of buying seedlings in 2017 and waited 7 years for the first fruits of their patience the resilience of the farmers and owners has reap their fruits.

From cacao beans to chocolate processing, the farm showcases how local enterprises.

17/07/2025

17/07/2025

Ang Dueñas Livelihood Association isa ka grupo nga nagalakip sang walo (8) ka barangay sa Dueñas, Iloilo nga nagabuligay agud mapsundayang sang komunidad sang sari sari nga produkto lakip na ang camote kag lubi, paghabi, paghimo sang bayo, kag mga produkto halin sa papaya. Ini nga asosasyon ginreorganisar sang tuig 2021 kag opisyal nga narehistro sa DOLE kag BIR. May ara sila sang 61 ka aktibo nga miyembro.

kag nagbukas ang Pasalubong Center sang tuig 2022 para ipakita kag ibaligya ang mga lokal nga produkto.

Barangay Bagongbong – Bagongbong's Delicacies
Barangay Calang – Calang's Best Calamansi
Barangay Jaguimit – Coconut Sweets
Barangay Tamnla – Bamboo/Nito Handicraft
Barangay Bugtongan – Handwoven Hablon
Barangay Cabudian – Tinapayan
Municipal-wide – Garments Making
Barangay Lu-ag – Papaya Sauce and Papaya Toffee

01/07/2025

PANG'S INASALAN CHICKEN INASAL RESTAURANT

When Pang’s Inasalan began, it was rooted in years of hands-on experience and determination. Its founder, Ricardo Jardinaso, previously worked as an all-around employee in a well-known fast-food chain, where he gained valuable exposure to kitchen operations, food preparation, and customer service. For three years, he immersed himself in the culture of inasal—an experience that later inspired him to establish his own inasalan business in Dueñas, Iloilo.

The business started modestly in 2022 as a small inasalan stall with only one or two tables, transferring from one location to another. Strong support from the local community fueled its growth, and in 2024, an opportunity allowed the stall to expand into a full-fledged restaurant. Pang’s Inasalan further marked its emergence as a growing MSME when it participated in the Kasag Festival Food Fest in Banate, Iloilo.

Now, the family-owned and operated business is now preparing for expansion with the proper guidance of Negosyo Center Dueñas through one-on-one business consultations. As a graduate of DTI's Kapatid Mentor Me–Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Program last 2025, Mr. Jardinaso has gained deeper knowledge on how to effectively and efficiently manage their business. He is gradually applying the learnings from the program’s 10-module session, which covers marketing, operations management, human resource, and financial aspect.

At present, he plans to invest in a marinator to increase production capacity, standardize flavor quality, and improve service efficiency—transitioning from manual preparation to a more consistent and streamlined process.