Negosyo Center Solana

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

𝘿𝙏𝙄 𝘾𝘼𝙂𝘼𝙔𝘼𝙉 𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙇𝙂𝙐-𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙄𝙉 𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙀𝙉𝙂𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙇𝙊𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙄𝙉𝙑𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙋𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘾𝙄𝙀𝙎

Solana, Cagayan — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Cagayan, in response to the request of the Municipal Government of Solana, successfully conducted a workshop on the Updating of the Local Investments and Incentives Code (LIIC) and the Alignment of the Zoning Ordinance (ZO) on April 27, 2026. The initiative aimed to strengthen the municipality’s policy framework, fostering a more business-friendly environment and enhancing its overall competitiveness.

The activity opened with a message from Vice Mayor Jennalyn P. Carag, who underscored the critical role of responsive and forward-looking local policies in attracting investments and sustaining economic growth. She emphasized the LGU’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that supports enterprise development while ensuring long-term resilience.

Dr. Charles Irvin P. Tagarino, Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist, led discussions on the Investment Promotion Framework and the strategic role of the LIIC in advancing local economic development. He presented a gap analysis aligned with current investment trends, highlighting the need for data-driven, adaptive, and harmonized policies. Complementing this, Mr. Reiner Cardenas provided insights on national and regional investment priorities, including foreign investment trends, enabling participants to better align local strategies with broader economic directions.

The workshop brought together key LGU officials and planning and development officers in a collaborative setting that encouraged practical dialogue and policy refinement. The engagement reinforced the importance of aligning local investment policies with land use planning to improve ease of doing business, strengthen economic governance, and position Solana as a competitive and investment-ready municipality.

Local Government Unit of Solana Lgu Solana

25/04/2026

𝑫𝑻𝑰 𝑪𝑨𝑮𝑨𝒀𝑨𝑵 𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑵𝑺 𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑰𝑵 𝑪𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑶𝑭 𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑯 𝑫𝑨𝒀 2026

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 - Cagayan Provincial Office actively participated in a tree planting activity held on April 24, 2026, at Eco-Home, Nangalisan, Solana, Cagayan, in celebration of Earth Day 2026.

The activity, organized by the Green Luzon Team under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Andres Q. Semana, Jr., aimed to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen community awareness on the importance of protecting natural resources. A total of 250 cacao seedlings, along with narra and molave trees, were planted during the activity, contributing to reforestation efforts while supporting sustainable agricultural development in the area.

Representing DTI Cagayan was the Negosyo Center Business Counselor of Solana, Ms. Precy G. Cristobal, who joined the activity alongside personnel from DENR-CENRO Solana, youth participants from Our Lady of Snows Academy–Enrile, Cagayan, and members of various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Also in attendance were representatives from LGU Solana, including personnel from the MENRO, Tourism Office, and MDRRMO, who expressed their support for the initiative.

The tree planting activity underscores DTI’s continued commitment to sustainable development by supporting initiatives that contribute to environmental protection and community resilience. It also highlights the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration in advancing inclusive and sustainable growth.






DTI R2 Cagayan Caritas Tuguegarao- GREEN LUZON Project Lgu Solana

22/04/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗙𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 ₱𝟮.𝟵𝗠 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦

With continued support from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, Cagayan Valley Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) once again demonstrated strong market competitiveness at the Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair (NFF) 2026 held at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on 8-12 April 2026, generating a total of Php2,920,353.00 in combined cash and booked sales. The strong performance reflects sustained market demand for Region 2 products and the growing capacity of MSMEs to compete in larger national trade platforms.

The five-day trade fair featured 20 participating MSMEs, offering a wide range of food and non-food products that reflect the region’s distinct identity and local resources. These included traditional delicacies, processed and value-added food products, innovative snacks, locally crafted beverages, fresh agricultural produce, and handcrafted items, which attracted consistent interest from buyers and visitors.

The activity served as a strategic venue for MSMEs to strengthen market presence, establish linkages with institutional buyers and distributors, and explore potential long-term business partnerships, while generating both actual sales and booked orders. This exposure likewise provided valuable feedback on product competitiveness, packaging, and market preferences, which will guide further product development and improvement initiatives.

DTI Region 2 continues to strengthen its support for MSME development through market access facilitation, product development assistance, and capability-building interventions aimed at enhancing competitiveness and expanding business opportunities. Looking ahead, Cagayan Valley MSMEs are set to actively participate in more national and regional trade fairs to further expand their market reach and strengthen the visibility of local products in wider markets. # #

20/04/2026