Negosyo Center Paete

03/09/2026

From coconut-based products to food, wellness items, handicrafts, and fashion, local enterprises in CALABARZON turned the weeklong COCONUTPhilippines featuring KALAKAL CALABARZON 2026 trade fair into a strong showcase of what their businesses can offer.
Held from August 17–23 at Festival Mall Alabang, the trade fair brought together 61 exhibitors who generated a combined P 17.58 million in sales, P 10.69 million in direct sales and another P 6.90 million in booked orders.
But the gains went beyond the sales floor. The event connected coconut farmers and MSMEs with consumers, institutional buyers, distributors, and retailers, opening doors to new markets and potential long-term business opportunities.
From local harvests to value-added products, CALABARZON’s coconut farmers and entrepreneurs are proving that with the right market access, local products can go further.

From coconut-based products to food, wellness items, handicrafts, and fashion, local enterprises in CALABARZON turned the weeklong COCONUTPhilippines featuring KALAKAL CALABARZON 2026 trade fair into a strong showcase of what their businesses can offer.

Held from August 17–23 at Festival Mall Alabang, the trade fair brought together 61 exhibitors who generated a combined P 17.58 million in sales, P 10.69 million in direct sales and another P 6.90 million in booked orders.

But the gains went beyond the sales floor. The event connected coconut farmers and MSMEs with consumers, institutional buyers, distributors, and retailers, opening doors to new markets and potential long-term business opportunities.

From local harvests to value-added products, CALABARZON’s coconut farmers and entrepreneurs are proving that with the right market access, local products can go further.

03/09/2026

✨ 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞! ✨
Take a look at our 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 and see the programs, activities, and accomplishments that made up our work throughout the year.
From supporting MSMEs to promoting local industries, creating market opportunities, protecting consumers, and working with our partners across Laguna, the report gives a glimpse of what we were able to accomplish together.
🔗 Read the full report here:
https://bit.ly/DTILagunaAnnualReport2025
https://bit.ly/DTILagunaAnnualReport2025
https://bit.ly/DTILagunaAnnualReport2025
To everyone who has been part of our work in 2025, thank you for your support and partnership.
We invite everyone to read, explore, and share the DTI Laguna Annual Report 2025.

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03/09/2026

For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Laguna, government support goes beyond financial assistance, for it provides opportunities for local entrepreneurs to bring homegrown products to wider markets and turn community-based livelihood into sustainable businesses.
For the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), strengthening MSMEs means helping entrepreneurs improve their products, develop their brands, access markets, and become more competitive.
FULL STORY IN THE COMMENTS SECTION

For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Laguna, government support goes beyond financial assistance, for it provides opportunities for local entrepreneurs to bring homegrown products to wider markets and turn community-based livelihood into sustainable businesses.

For the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), strengthening MSMEs means helping entrepreneurs improve their products, develop their brands, access markets, and become more competitive.

FULL STORY IN THE COMMENTS SECTION

03/09/2026

September 01, 2026 | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna Provincial Office, through Negosyo Center Paete and Kalayaan, in partnership with the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) - Kalayaan, successfully conducted the "Kabataang May Diskarte: Shaping the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Today’s Youth" seminar in celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan at Brgy. Longos, Kalayaan, Laguna.
The seminar aimed to inspire senior high school students to transform their everyday hobbies, skills, and simple problem-solving ideas into real, low-cost side hustles. It highlighted how students can spot local opportunities, select easy-to-start micro-business ideas, and take their first step toward enterprise creation using the limited tools and budget they currently have. Through interactive discussions and guided exercises, participants gained the confidence and practical knowledge needed to start their own mini businesses without affecting their studies, proving that youth diskarte can drive economic growth and self-reliance.

26/08/2026

Coconut-powered CALABARZON! 🥥✨
The 2026 COCONUT Philippines Trade Fair is happening from August 26–30, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, bringing together coconut MSMEs showcasing innovative products across food and beverages, health and wellness, personal care, and home and lifestyle.
Proudly representing DTI Region 4-A (CALABARZON) are our homegrown MSMEs, bringing the best of our region’s coconut-based products to the national stage. 🌴🇵🇭
Come discover, support, and shop proudly Filipino products! 🛍️
📍 SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City
📅 August 26–30, 2026
🎟️ Free admission
Let’s support our coconut MSMEs and celebrate the creativity, quality, and Galing Lokal of Filipino entrepreneurs! 💚🥥

26/08/2026

August 21, 2026 | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna Provincial Office expressed its support for the 3rd Laguna Event Expo, organized by the Laguna Event Expo led by Ms. Grace Garcera, held in Calamba City, Laguna.
DTI Laguna Provincial Director Christian Ted Tungohan served as one of the guest speakers and delivered a Message of Support during the event. In his message, PD Christian congratulated Laguna Event Expo and its partners for successfully organizing the event and emphasized the vital role of the private sector in creating platforms where businesses can connect, learn, innovate, and explore new market opportunities. He also highlighted the Laguna Event Expo as a valuable venue for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the events, hospitality, creative services, and related industries to showcase their products and services, strengthen their networks, and expand their business opportunities.
The 3rd Laguna Event Expo underscores the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector in fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and market development. DTI Laguna remains committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of MSMEs while contributing to the continued growth of Laguna's local business community and events industry.

25/08/2026

August 22, 2026 | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) CALABARZON and DTI Laguna showed their support for the Alliance of Local Artisans, Food and Other Producers (ALAFOP) Federation of the Philippines, Inc. during its 3rd Quarter General Membership Meeting and Likhang Filipino Familiarization Tour held at the Likhang Filipino Event Halls, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
DTI CALABARZON was represented by Regional Director Marissa Argente, while DTI Laguna was represented by Provincial Director Christian Ted O. Tungohan, highlighting the agency’s continued support for MSME organizations and industry partners working to strengthen local enterprises and promote Filipino-made products.
The activity brought together ALAFOP members and MSME stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, exchange insights, and explore opportunities that support the continued growth and development of local artisans, food producers, and other Filipino entrepreneurs.
The 3rd Quarter General Membership Meeting served as an avenue for members to strengthen networks, share experiences, and discuss initiatives relevant to the development and competitiveness of their enterprises. It also emphasized the importance of collaboration among MSME organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders in creating opportunities for local producers.
Through continued collaboration with organizations such as ALAFOP, DTI CALABARZON and DTI Laguna remain committed to empowering local producers, promoting Filipino-made products, enhancing MSME competitiveness, and contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

19/08/2026

🌱 LAGUNA'S GREEN MSMEs: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Is your business already practicing sustainability?
DTI Laguna is conducting a Green Economy MSME Assessment to identify and recognize enterprises that have adopted environmentally responsible business practices.
Your business may qualify if you are implementing:
✅ Energy-efficient measures
✅ Sustainable packaging
✅ Waste reduction or recycling initiatives
✅ Water conservation practices
✅ Paperless or digital business processes
✅ Cleaner production methods
We invite you to complete the assessment and share how your business is contributing to a more sustainable and competitive Laguna economy. Receive an e-Certificate as Greeen Economy Adopter after evaluation of your survey.
📱 Scan the QR Code or access the survey here:
🔗https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSewoPTGkW2.../viewform...
Let's build a greener and more resilient MSME sector—one business at a time.

19/08/2026

📸 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘!
Here are some highlights from yesterday’s ceremonial opening of 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐙𝐎𝐍 2026!
From messages of support and the renewal of commitment to the 𝐂𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐏, to partnerships, MSME showcases, and Laguna’s vibrant production and fashion presentation—yesterday was a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and opportunities.
The celebration continues until 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑 at the 𝐔𝐆𝐅, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭, 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬!