DTI - CARP Region 1

27/08/2026

DTI CARP ILOCOS NORTE | Digitalizing Bagnos Multi-Purpose Cooperative Operations through DMMMSU’s MPC Management System

On August 24–26, 2026, Bagnos Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Brgy. Binacag, Banna, Ilocos Norte, took an important step toward digitalizing its operations through a three-day hands-on training on the MPC Management System for its officers and staff, in partnership with Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University–North La Union Campus College of Information Systems.

The activity is part of the partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 and DMMMSU-NLUC, which signed a Memorandum of Agreement on July 21, 2026, for the rollout of a free Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Retail Store Management System to cooperatives in the region. Following the pilot implementation at CARP Tindahan in Asingan, Pangasinan, and the Comprehensive User Orientation conducted in July, Bagnos MPC expressed its commitment to adopt the system for its operations.

Recognizing the size and diversity of its operations, particularly with more than 1,500 members, Bagnos MPC worked with DMMMSU-NLUC College of Information Systems Team to customize the system according to its actual needs. The customized system covers its consumer store sales and inventory, palay trading, and savings and credit transactions for members. During the three-day training, the officers and staff gained hands-on experience in data encoding, transaction processing, inventory management, record-keeping, and report generation, allowing them to better understand how the system can be integrated into their daily activities.

The initiative also reflects the continuing efforts of DTI Ilocos Norte, through its Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), to promote digitalization among Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations in the province. Through partnerships with institutions such as DMMMSU, DTI Ilocos Norte is helping ARBOs explore practical digital solutions that can strengthen their management systems, improve their operations, and prepare them for sustainable growth and greater competitiveness in an increasingly digital business environment.






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24/08/2026

The Department of Trade & Industry - Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, in partnership with the DMMMSU-NLUC, Institute of Agribusiness Management, represented by Dr. Arnelie G. Laquidan as Resource Person, conducted the Business Negotiation Techniques Training on August 18, 2026, for the San Jose (Caba) MPC in Caba, La Union.
The training aimed to strengthen the cooperative’s negotiation capabilities, recognizing that effective negotiation is essential to securing favorable agreements, building lasting business relationships, and supporting business growth and sustainability. Twenty (20) cooperative officers/members were equipped with fundamental negotiation principles, strategies, and practical techniques, including effective communication, active listening, and persuasion. The training enhanced their confidence and negotiation skills, enabling them to make informed decisions, pursue mutually beneficial agreements, and contribute to the cooperative’s competitiveness and sustainability.

22/07/2026

UNITING For INNOVATION: A Tripartite Partnership to accelerate Region 1 MSMEs' digital growth is now official!
The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), the Department of Trade and Industry-Region 1 (DTI-R1), and Bantog Samahang Nayon MPC & Ortega MPC (as Pioneer Users) officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that focuses on adopting and implementing the Multi-Purpose and Retail Store Management System to accelerate the digital capacities and growth of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) and other Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Officials of the DMMMSU, headed by its President, Dr. Jaime I. Manuel Jr., and DTI–Region 1, headed by its Regional Director, Dir. Merlie D. Membrere, emphasized that combining academic strength, research, trade support, and partnerships with local businesses is key in fast-tracking digital and inclusive economic growth in the region.

This collaboration was spearheaded by the College of Information System (CIS) of DMMMSU-NLUC and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) of DTI–R1. With this agreement in place, both agencies will work closely to digitize as many MSMEs in the region as possible.

13/07/2026

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08/07/2026

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES: DTI Region I joins partner agencies for CY 2027 Synchronization and Planning Workshop

In a solid demonstration of inter-agency convergence, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region I actively participated in the DAR-DTI-DOST-DA-TESDA Synchronization and Planning Workshop for CY 2027, held from July 7 to 9, 2026, at the EM Royalle Hotel in San Juan, La Union.

The three-day strategic engagement served as a vital platform for convergence partners to evaluate agency achievements, exchange updates on implementation developments, and reinforce institutional collaboration. A key focus of the workshop was the harmonization of programs and strategies for Calendar Year 2027 to ensure a more cohesive, responsive, and comprehensive support mechanism for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ Organizations (ARBOs).

Through institutionalized collaboration and collective action, the participating agencies remain steadfast in their commitment to fostering sustainable community enterprises and driving inclusive economic growth across the region.

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07/07/2026

10/06/2026

Strengthening Cooperatives through Innovation and Digital Transformation!

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), in partnership with the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) College of Information Systems (CIS), led by Dr. Excel V. Cabrera, successfully conducted a Capacity Building and User Training on the Implementation and Deployment of the Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Retail Store Information Management System for the Ortega Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) on June 10, 2026.

The activity was designed to enhance the cooperative’s operational efficiency, streamline record-keeping processes, and equip its officers and staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize digital technologies in managing cooperative and retail store operations.

This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of DTI and DMMMSU-NLUC to fostering innovation, promoting digital transformation, and strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of local cooperatives. Through technology-driven solutions, we continue to empower cooperatives and support their growth as vital contributors to community and economic development.




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16/05/2026

DIGITALIZATION OF CARP MSMES: The DTI-CARP Region 1 in collaboration with the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) and the Department of Agrarian Reform -Pangasinan Provincial Office (DAR) during the Full Deployment and Installation of the Digital Solutions System for MSMEs specifically, for the 1st ever CARP-Tindahan in Asingan, Pangasinan.

We are deeply thankful for the DMMMSU for providing the system for free and for the DAR for the additional funding support. This Digital Solutions System will be adopted by the Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) in the region in support of the strategic directions of our agency on the digitalization and strengthening of MSMEs.

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DTI Region 1

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