Industry Development Division - DTI Ilocos Region

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

☕🇵🇭 NATIONAL COFFEE ENTRY OVERVIEW 2026

A strong display of diversity and regional participation from across the Philippines—this year’s entries reflect the growing strength and reach of our coffee industry.

🌏 Regional Breakdown:
• R01 (Ilocos Region) – 56 entries
• R12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) – 27 entries
• R10 (Northern Mindanao) – 20 entries
• CAR (Cordillera) – 8 entries
• NIR (Negros Island Region) – 8 entries
• R11 (Davao Region) – 6 entries
• R13 (Caraga) – 4 entries
• RO3 (Central Luzon) – 4 entries
• BARMM – 3 entries
• R06 (Western Visayas) – 3 entries
• R07 (Central Visayas) – 2 entries
• RO2 (Cagayan Valley) – 2 entries
• R04A (CALABARZON) – 1 entry

🌱 Coffee Variety Breakdown:
• 119 Robusta
• 19 Arabica
• 4 Excelsa
• 2 Liberica

📊 Total Entries: 144

A clear reflection of a growing national movement—where every region contributes to shaping the future of Philippine coffee. ☕✨

01/06/2026

Free Webinar!
Usapang Kakao at Tsokolate (UKT) Webinar Season 6 Episode 5
June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) 1:30 - 4:00 PM.

Topic: Sustainable Cacao Production
Date: Jun 3, 2026
Time: 01:30 PM
Meeting ID: 255 375 9105
Passcode: Cacao2026

Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVIKSJI_cMlWfD5K6Z446irWFtVI-XzJhPd9-idML83tHiSw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2553759105?pwd=K93gHcORNKikS7M5bhYxtuDzuaR7BH.1&omn=89743187296

29/05/2026

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩, 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬!

The best beans in North Luzon are up for grabs! Don’t miss the chance to bid for the winning coffee entries of the North Luzon Coffee Quality Competition!

If you are interested in participating, register here: https://tinyurl.com/mpmxst58 or scan the QR code below.

Taste excellence. Bid smart. Support our local coffee farmers and producers.

Follow our page for more details.

Benguet State University
DTI Region 2
DTI Cordillera Administrative Region

06/05/2026

🌿 Strengthening Global Partnerships through Bamboo Innovation 🌿

On May 4, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen international linkages and promote the local bamboo industry, a benchmarking visit was facilitated for foreign clients from Indonesia and the United Kingdom at CS First Bamboo Factory Incorporated. The delegation included representatives from DCUK (The Duck Company UK), a UK-based enterprise known for its handcrafted duck figurines made from bamboo roots and hand-painted by skilled artisans in Indonesia.

The visit aimed to explore potential collaboration and sourcing opportunities, positioning CS Bamboo Factory Incorporated as a prospective supplier for the UK market. During the activity, the company provided a comprehensive presentation on its bamboo processing operations, including the production of bamboo flooring and bamboo briquettes. The discussion also covered the lifecycle of bamboo—from seedling propagation to harvesting—highlighting sustainability practices and production timelines.

Mr. Jesus Benebe, Marketing Manager of CS Bamboo Factory Incorporated, showcased a range of finished products and introduced an innovative concept using 5x5 bamboo blocks as an alternative raw material for crafting duck figurines. This alternative material presents a promising option for product diversification while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.

The delegation, which included Mr. Craig Wensley and Indonesian exporter Mr. Noro Ardanto, expressed strong interest and satisfaction with the visit. The engagement opened potential avenues for collaboration and product development aligned with international market requirements.

30/04/2026

📣 𝗣𝗤𝗔 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

Take the next step toward excellence and be part of a prestigious quality movement!

The registration is now open for the Philippine Quality Award Assessors’ Preparatory Course, happening on May 18–22, 2026 via Zoom.

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective PQA assessors and champions of organizational excellence.

Scan the QR Code or visit this link: https://forms.gle/tmED29MEnQBkzz6N8 to register now!

14/04/2026

Unlocking Collaborative Success!

DTI Region 1 proudly celebrates the milestones of our industry clusters for the 1st Quarter of 2026—showcasing the strength of collaboration in driving inclusive growth, sustainability, MSME empowerment, and industry development.

Together, we build resilient industries and a stronger Region 1! 🌱✨