MTIT Basilan-IDIP Division

19/10/2025

15/10/2025

October 13, 2025
Municipal Hall, Maluso, Basilan

The Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT) Basilan held a productive meeting with the LGU of Maluso to discuss collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing local economic and industry practices. The discussion focused on the conduct of Capacity Development for fisherfolks, particularly on dried fish processing and knowledge on food safety requirements, ensuring that Maluso’s dried fish products become more competitive and compliant with government standards.

The meeting also included plans for the conduct of Halal Forum in the municipality to promote awareness and compliance with Halal standards among local producers and processors. This initiative aligns with MTIT’s commitment to support MSMEs in accessing broader markets through quality assurance and certification.

Furthermore, the convening of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) was discussed to strengthen monitoring and regulation of basic goods and commodities within the municipality, ensurinf fair trade and consumer protection.

Through this partnership, MTIT Basilan and LGU Maluso reaffirm their vision of empowering local industries, improving product quality, and promoting inclusive economic growth across the municipality.

15/10/2025

October 9, 2025
MTIT Basilan Provincial Office

The rubber industry in Basilan is set to experience revitalized growth and development through collaborative efforts between the BAEP WEE SAFE Project and the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT)–Basilan Provincial Office, particularly under the Growth Enhancement Approach towards Regional Economic Development (GEARED) program of the IDIP Division. This partnership aims to enhance the productivity, sustainability, and market competitiveness of Basilan’s rubber sector by empowering local stakeholders, particularly smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and women entrepreneurs.

Under the initiative, both WEE SAFE and MTIT will work together to reactivate the Basilan Rubber Industry Cluster Council, address existing challenges in the value chain, and facilitate policy support by reviewing and amending the existing executive order governing the cluster if necessary. This move aims to ensure that the policy framework remains responsive to current industry realities and inclusive of all active stakeholders.

The collaboration also underscores a shared commitment to creating a fair, inclusive, and value-driven rubber industry, ensuring that economic benefits reach grassroots communities across the province.

15/10/2025

October 9, 2025
Isabela City, Basilan.

The Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT) – Basilan Provincial Office participated in the 2022–2024 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) Dissemination Forum organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)–Basilan Provincial Statistical Office.

The activity highlighted the economic performance and growth trends of Basilan Province for the reference years 2022 to 2024, serving as a vital tool for evidence-based planning and policymaking. The forum gathered representatives from the PSA, line ministries, local government units, academe, and the private sector to discuss and analyze data relevant to the province’s economic development.

Through this participation, the Ministry emphasized the importance of formalizing business operations and transactions to ensure that economic activities are properly documented, reflected in official statistics, and taken into account in policy planning and development initiatives on trade, investments, and tourism.

14/10/2025

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👩‍🍳 Open exclusively to amateur baristas, home brewers, and coffee enthusiasts across the region.

Do you have the skills, creativity, and passion for coffee? Here’s your chance to shine!

Join us at the 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗠 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 for an exciting showcase of coffee mastery through:
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🔹 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

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Show off your skills, creativity, and passion for coffee as we celebrate the growing coffee culture in the Bangsamoro!

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☕ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽?
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04/10/2025

Mga ka-Bangsamoro, handa na ba kayo? 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🙌🏻

🗓️ October 28–30, 2025
📍 KCC Mall of Cotabato Convention and Events Center

Sama-sama tayong magsaya at matuto sa 3 araw ng 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹, 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗲, 𝗡𝗶𝘆𝗼𝗴𝗼𝘀𝘆𝗼, 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘆𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 vibes! ☕🕌🌴🛍️

Na para bang ✨festival✨ kung saan:

✅ Makikita mo ang best ng Bangsamoro products
✅ Matitikman ang masasarap na kape na parang yakap sa umaga
✅ Madidiscover ang lakas ng ating lokal na industries

📌 Huwag palampasin! Isama ang barkada at pamilya, at sabay-sabay tayong maging parte ng 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! Kita-kits! 🎉

03/10/2025