DTI Davao City

12/08/2026

𝟭𝟬 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝟭 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵.

The Department of Trade and Industry Davao City Field Office warmly welcomed 10 mentees from Davao City, representing diverse industries and businesses, as they embarked on their journey toward growth, innovation, and business excellence through the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program.

The KMME Launching was made more meaningful with the presence of DTI Undersecretary Blesila A. Lantayona, PCE-GN Executive Director Patrick Chu, DTI Region 11 Regional Director Romeo L. Castañaga and DTI Region 11 Assistant Regional Director Rachel S. Remitio who shared their valuable insights, encouragement, and support for our mentees.

The KMME Program provides MSMEs with valuable mentorship, practical business knowledge, and opportunities to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills and improve their businesses.

To our 10 KMME mentees, welcome to the program! May this journey inspire you to learn, innovate, persevere, and take your businesses to greater heights.

Your KMME journey starts now—learn, grow, and make your business thrive!

08/08/2026

✨ 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍! 🌺🥭

Feel the vibrant energy and immerse yourself in another festive celebration of Davao’s rich flavors, culture-driven crafts, and bountiful harvest!

Tourists and locals alike, don't forget to take home something nice and delightful to remind you of the spirit, warmth, and flavor of Kadayawan! 🎁🛍️

Catch the MTE 2026 Kadayawan Trade Fair happening now at the Activity Center, Ayala Malls Abreeza, Davao City from August 7 to 11, 2026!

Drop by and support our local MSMEs and CFIDP partners:
✨ ABJ Herbs Spices and Condiments / Spichef
✨ Burloloy Davao Jewelry Manufacturing
✨ Craft Breads and Pastries
✨ CSI Trade Ventures
✨ Kuya's Kitchen Cakes and Pastries
✨ Mat's Deli-Goods
✨ Thirty Third Cafe OPC
✨ Ahya Coco Organic Foods Manufacturing, Inc.
✨ Basilican Ventures, Inc.
✨ Davao Catigan Manufacturers of Coconut By-Products, Inc.
✨ Green Gold Farmers Agriculture Cooperative

07/08/2026

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬!

The DTI Davao City Field Office officially welcomed its KMME mentees Batch 2 through the Pre-Orientation and Signing of the Pledge of Commitment held on August 5, 2026.

The activity was graced by City Director Atty. Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque, who shared an inspiring message and welcomed the mentees as they begin their journey toward business growth and development.

Also present was Business Development Division Chief Lani T. Catalan, who encouraged the mentees to remain committed, actively participate in the sessions, and persevere until they successfully complete the KMME program.

The pre-orientation helped the mentees understand the KMME program, its objectives, expectations, and the commitment required throughout the mentorship journey. Meanwhile, the Pledge of Commitment served as a symbol of their dedication to actively participate, learn, apply new knowledge, and take meaningful steps toward improving their businesses.

More than a signature, the pledge represents a promise to learn, grow, and take action.

Here’s to new learnings, new connections, and stronger businesses!

Welcome to KMME! Let’s learn, grow, and succeed together!

07/08/2026

The Mindanao Trade Expo (MTE) – Kadayawan 2026 is officially open! 🎉

DTI Region 11 continues to support MSMEs by providing them a platform to showcase their products and connect with potential buyers and customers.

Discover a vibrant showcase of around 150 MSME exhibitors from across Mindanao, featuring a wide range of products—from arts and crafts, home décor and houseware, furniture and furnishings, fashion accessories and textiles, to beauty and wellness products, food, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

📍 August 7–11, 2026
Ayala Malls Abreeza, Davao City

Come visit, discover, and support our homegrown MSMEs this Kadayawan season!

04/08/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 l DTI 11 Regional and Field/Provincial Offices will be closed for onsite transactions on August 6, 2026 due to the conduct of "DTI 11 Sangka 2026", the regionwide sports festival, at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex, Tagum City.

For assistance, clients and stakeholders may contact the concerned offices through the contact details below.

Thank you for your understanding.

04/08/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 🤝

The Department of Trade and Industry - Davao City Field Office and Davao and Davao City Water District (DCWD) leverage combined resources to capacitate livelihood communities in Talomo-Lipadas, Malagos and Panigan-Tamugan watershed areas in Davao City through the MSME Negosyo Hub: Capacity Building and Multi-Agency Consultation held at DCWD Matina Branch last July 27 and 28.

DCWD fosters fundamental support in their beneficiaries' Business Development through strategic partnership and multi-stakeholder framework as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility Program. They support partner communities under the Integrated Watershed Management Program by building their capacities and enhancing their quality of life.

This initiative has capacitated 30 individuals including farmers, producers of processed crops and high value fruits, makers of handmade crafts and food processors on the first day. DTI Davao provided technical Trainings on Entrepreneurship, Basic Marketing, Financial Literacy and Simple Bookkeeping.

On its second day, invited key agencies lay their respective programs and services before the beneficiaries. Among those who responded to the call were FDA, DOST, DOLE and Small Business Corp. They were able to share insights on business optimization particularly on standards and certifications. They also introduced some opportunities for business enhancement through financing and facility augmentation.

Through this collaboration, participating livelihood groups have gained better business acumen to scale up gradually. They expressed positive outlook on investing for product development, standardized operations and continuous improvement.

04/08/2026

31/07/2026

The DTI - Davao City Field Office joins the Felcris for their Bulto Diskwento Caravan, held on July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Felcris Toril, Davao City.

This initiative aligns with DTI’s Presyo Diskwento Caravan program, which partners with manufacturers and distributors of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPCs) to provide consumers with accessible, quality products at discounted prices. The activity aims to ease the burden of rising costs by making affordable consumer goods available to resellers, wholesalers, and general consumers alike.

In support of local micro, small, and medium enterprises, four DTI-assisted MSME exhibitors are also participating in the event:
1. Kuya's Kitchen Davao – Buko, apple, durian, ube, and egg pies
2. Brew it Cafè – Specialty coffee drinks
3. Tsoko De Maria – Tablea and tablea spread
4. Daveco Arb Cooperative – Pineapple juice, concentrate, jam, vinegar, and wine

Through strong public-private partnerships, DTI remains committed to protecting consumer welfare while promoting the growth of local businesses.

31/07/2026

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 5: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 | 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗗𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗞𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘆𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀

Welcome back, #𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧! After last months episode on surcharging, we’re moving towards 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 5 of our comic series: 𝓢𝓶𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓢𝓾𝓻𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓰𝓮! 🎯👊

Have you been wanting to purchase something online and got a reply:
"𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼, 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 3% 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁. "? 😵

Let’s get one thing clear: MERCHANTS CANNOT ADD EXTRA FEES ON TOP OF THE DISPLAYED PRICE TAG SIMPLY BECAUSE A CUSTOMER CHOSE A DIGITAL OR CARD OPTION. ❌💳

Under the DTI Department Administrative Order No. 10 series of 2006:
⚠ When a consumer pays through a credit/ATM/debit card, he 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 pay only the price indicated in the price tag.
⚠ 𝗔𝗟𝗟 retailers who honor or accept credit/ATM/debit cards for payment 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞, 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 over and above the price tag on the consumer goods and services.

Don't let hidden card charges hit your wallet. Be a #𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 with our 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊-𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝑬-𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕:
✅ 𝘋𝘖𝘜𝘉𝘓𝘌 𝘊𝘏𝘌𝘊𝘒 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘉𝘈𝘚𝘌 𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘊𝘌
✅ 𝘞𝘈𝘛𝘊𝘏 𝘖𝘜𝘛 𝘍𝘖𝘙 "𝘌𝘟𝘛𝘙𝘈 𝘍𝘌𝘌𝘚"
✅ 𝘚𝘈𝘝𝘌 𝘚𝘊𝘙𝘌𝘌𝘕𝘚𝘏𝘖𝘛𝘚/𝘌𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘕𝘊𝘌𝘚
✅ 𝘙𝘌𝘗𝘖𝘙𝘛 𝘛𝘖 𝘋𝘛𝘐

DTI is your partner in building a fair and transparent marketplace. Get the best value for your money and smash those surcharges away from your wallet! 🛡✨

Watch out for Episode 6 next month! Stay tuned as we serve you real consumer experiences and provide clarity on Fair-Trade Laws that protect you every day. 🎬

29/07/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | 𝗗𝗧𝗜 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗜𝗦 𝘀𝗮 𝗘𝗠𝗖𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗮

“Sa iRegIS, dili lang dali ang pag-aplay. Klaro, transparent, ug mas paspas ang transakyon,” matod ni Engr. Kenneth Morata, Trade-Industry Development Specialist sa CPD, atol sa training bahin sa Integrated Registration and Information System (iRegIS).

Gipaila sa maong training ang iRegIS, usa ka online system sa DTI alang sa pagproseso sa mga aplikasyon sa sales promotion permits ug uban pang regulatory permits.

Pinaagi niini nga kalihokan, padayon nga gipalig-on sa EMCOR ang ilang pakigtambayayong sa DTI aron masiguro nga ang ilang mga sales promotions husto ang pagproseso, nagsunod sa mga regulasyon, ug makahatag og kaayohan sa ilang mga konsumante.

Kabahin sa adbokasiya sa DTI-DCFO nga “Paggabay sa Negosyo: Para Konsumer Protektado,” ang seminar nagtigom sa Sales Supervisors, Store Supervisors, Training Managers, Regional Manager, ug Area Manager sa EMCOR Bajada, Siyudad sa Davao, niadtong Hulyo 20, 2026, aron mapalambo ang ilang kahibalo sa paggamit sa iRegIS ug sa husto nga pagproseso sa mga sales promotion permit subay sa mga regulasyon sa DTI.