DTI R9

29/05/2026

DTI Zamboanga Sibugay continues to deliver essential services and programs even in the midst of the declared State of the National Energy Emergency.

Committed to protecting consumers, supporting MSMEs, and ensuring stable market conditions, the office remains proactive in carrying out its mandate across the province.

📌 Read more about these initiatives by clicking the links below:

📌 Assistance to Consumers
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1423443893156565&set=a.226793069488326

📌 Assistance to MSMEs
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1436819995152288&set=a.226793069488326

📌 BNPC / School Supplies / Rice Price Monitoring
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1436782288489392&set=a.226793069488326

Stay updated and connected with DTI Zamboanga Sibugay as we continue to serve the public despite existing challenges.

29/05/2026

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 amid the National State of Energy Emergency through continuous enterprise assistance, consumer education initiatives, and regular price monitoring activities.

This week, DTI Zamboanga City extended 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 to help local businesses remain resilient and adaptive amidst economic challenges, conducted 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 activities to strengthen consumer awareness and protection, and intensified 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 efforts to ensure fair pricing and sufficient supply of basic necessities and prime commodities in the market.

📌 Read more about these initiatives by clicking the links below:

🔹 MSME Assistance
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LcosYCFGA/

🔹 Consumer Education
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18onRpsvM1/

🔹 Price Monitoring
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17pQRYVwKG/

29/05/2026

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 amid the National State of Energy Emergency through intensified consumer protection efforts, market monitoring activities, and enterprise assistance initiatives across the province.

This week, DTI Zamboanga del Norte conducted a 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 to provide affordable basic goods to consumers, strengthened 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 for BNPCs and rice to help ensure fair pricing and sufficient supply in the market, and continuously extended 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 and consumers as part of the government’s commitment to economic resilience and consumer welfare.

📌 Read more about these initiatives by clicking the links below:

🔹 Diskwento Caravan
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19vMn9wBAW/

🔹 Price Monitoring for BNPCs and Rice
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hk3Gq3vPE/

🔹 Assistance to MSMEs
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HtWwC8B8v/

🔹 Assistance to Consumers
https://www.facebook.com/share/1LVjy4GohV/

29/05/2026

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 amid the National State of Energy Emergency through accessible financing assistance and consumer welfare initiatives aimed at easing the impact of rising costs and economic challenges.

This week, DTI Zamboanga del Sur facilitated 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐮 𝐒𝐁 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩 for MSMEs to help businesses sustain operations and strengthen resilience, while also conducting a 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 to provide affordable basic commodities and support consumer protection initiatives in the province.

📌 Read more about these initiatives by clicking the links below:

🔹 Assistance to MSMEs (Loan Assistance thru SB Corp)
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BMGigJ3dv/

🔹 Assistance to Consumers (Diskwento Caravan)
https://www.facebook.com/DTI.ZamboangaDelSur/posts/pfbid02Wy652soKTyThSuadJ8uabMaU9SESRjDbZDsb686YxE1vqeKG37BFDgbnZkq6G2SBl

29/05/2026

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 amid the National State of Energy Emergency through continuous business assistance, mentoring, and support services aimed at helping local enterprises remain resilient, adaptive, and sustainable in these challenging times.

Through its initiatives for MSMEs, DTI Sulu remains committed to empowering entrepreneurs and ensuring that businesses continue to thrive despite operational and energy-related challenges — aligned with the government’s commitment to economic resilience and inclusive growth.

📌 Read more about this week’s Assistance to MSMEs initiative of DTI Sulu by clicking the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RkFXEbE2g/?mibextid=wwXIfr

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

𝐃𝐓𝐈-𝐂𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐏 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Via Zoom
May 29, 2026

The DTI-CFIDP Special Coordination Meeting was successfully conducted on May 29, 2026, via Zoom, led by Regional Director Al-Zamir I. Lipae who was represented by Assistant Regional Director Maridel D. Dengal, along with key officials from DTI IX, namely PD Marlon Alabata of DTI ZDS, PD Estrella Roda of DTI ZDN, PD Nagdar Sasapan of DTI Sulu, regional and provincial division chiefs, and CFIDP focal persons.

During the meeting, Rodessa E. Tributante presented the Status of Funds, while Atty. Kathy M. Jusay-Jaron, Chief Admin Officer and Ms. Mary Loise Santos discussed matters concerning the downloading of funds, procurement, liquidation, and Sulu procurement. Meanwhile, Mr. Dalid discussed the status of proposals and implementation across various DTI offices under Region IX, including Sulu, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Rodrigo Montero Jr., Regional CFIDP Focal Person, also presented the DTI-CFIDP updates, covering reportorial requirements and schedules, FGD, trade fairs, Midyear Cum Strategic Planning, and interface activities. The meeting concluded with a forwarding message from Assistant Regional Director Maridel D. Dengal, reaffirming DTI’s commitment to the effective implementation of CFIDP programs and initiatives in the region.

29/05/2026

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
Pagadian City
May 28, 2026

The 2nd Quarter Regional Monitoring was successfully conducted on May 28, 2026, in Pagadian City, led by Engr. Samuel Delos Reyes, Division Chief of the Consumer Protection Division, together with STIDS Ryan Anthony Cabual, TIDS Kevin Ross Tampioc, and TIDS May Arbonida. The activity aimed to ensure the compliance of business establishments with existing fair trade laws, consumer protection regulations, and product standards in order to safeguard consumer welfare and promote responsible business practices within the region.

A total of 11 establishments were monitored during the activity, focusing on product labeling, price tag compliance, and the validity of permits and certifications. The monitoring team also conducted inspections to verify adherence to mandatory standards and fair trade regulations implemented by the Department of Trade and Industry. As a result of the inspection, two Notices of Violation were issued to establishments found with non-compliance concerns, while the activity also served as an opportunity to educate business owners on the importance of complying with consumer protection policies and maintaining fair business operations.

29/05/2026

𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐒𝐅 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐄-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Via Zoom
May 25, 2026

The Department of Trade and Industry IX successfully conducted the Orientation of SSF Cooperators on Digital Payments, E-Commerce Platforms, and Website Creation on May 25, 2026 via Zoom, led by Regional Director Al-Zamir I. Lipae. The activity aimed to strengthen the digital readiness of SSF Cooperators and MSMEs by equipping them with practical digital tools for business growth.

Representatives from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), namely Fhlori Ann Maye V. Luna and Michael Asdain, discussed Digital Literacy, E-Commerce Platforms, Government-Supported Digital Initiatives, and Basic Website Creation for MSMEs.

Meanwhile, Angela Grace A. Pupos of GCash and Christine Mitchelle N. Lao of Maya Business presented Digital Payment Solutions to help MSMEs improve cashless transactions and online business operations.

Division Chief Roxane S. Quiambao also discussed the Online Sales Monitoring Tool to help cooperators effectively monitor and manage sales performance.

The activity concluded with Closing Remarks from Assistant Regional Director Dengal, reaffirming DTI’s commitment to empowering MSMEs and SSF Cooperators through digital innovation and inclusive business development.

28/05/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦
Via Zoom
May 28, 2026

The Government Services Forum for KMME-MME mentees was successfully held on May 28, 2026, via Zoom.The activity was led by Regional Director Al-Zamir I. Lipae together with Assistant Regional Director Maridel D. Dengal, Undersecretary Blesila A. Lantayona of ROG, Mr. Patrick Chua, Executive Director of PCE, Division Chief Roxane S. Quiambao of the SME Development Division, and representatives from DOST, DOLE, DICT, IPSO, LBP, and SB Corporation. Participating speakers discussed various government programs and services available for MSMEs and entrepreneurs.

During the session, RD Lipae delivered the Welcome Remarks, followed by the Inspirational Messages of Undersecretary Lantayona and Mr. Patrick Chua, Executive Director of PCE. Program discussions were presented by representatives from partner agencies, highlighting initiatives and support services for businesses and stakeholders. An open Question and Answer portion was also conducted to address participants’ concerns and inquiries.

The activity concluded with the Closing Remarks delivered by ARD Dengal, expressing appreciation to all participating agencies and attendees for their continued support and cooperation.