DTI 11 to showcase services in caravan

By Cheneen R. Capon
In a bid to increase public awareness on the services and programs of government designed increase the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 will hold the Negosyo, Konsyumer, At Iba Pa (DTI 11 NKATBP) on April 25 to 27 in Davao City.
DTI 11 regional director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi said Davao will be the region to host the NKATBP, an initiative of the DTI head Office tailored fit to showcase the various programs and service which include product development through packaging and labeling, financing, franchising, business consultancy, Business Name registration, certified establishments awards, a mini trade fair, exhibit of products, Shared Service Facilities (SSF), among others.
“The NKATBP is expected to be rolled out on all regions this year with undersecretaries and various bureaus of the DTI Head Office expected to come down to the regions to facilitate several activities,” Ambi told reporters.
The three-day event will also increase collaboration of different stakeholders in the implementation of different government programs and projects as well as increase the number of critically aware consumers, and responsible and compliant retailers, wholesalers and distributors of any products covered by Bureau of Product Standard (BPS).
“Overall, the event is expected to contribute to the economic development of the Davao Region,” Ambi added.
Ambi said around 1,000 existing and potential entrepreneurs, exporters, industry associations, local government units, members of the academe are expected to participate in the said activity.
On the first day, Ambi said, there will be ceremonial turnover of SSF equipment, the BAGWIS Awarding and recognition of consumer organizations and partner agencies, opening of the trade fair, and ICT Davao recognition and networking.
Ambi said there will be also seminars on intellectual property rights, and construction occupational safety and health course for site officers, and Diskwento Caravan.
On the second day, participants can attend the consumer and consumer organizations forum and the seminars on product standards, expanding business through e-commerce, among others.
On the third and last day, Ambi said, there will be investment briefing, a forum on catapulting new business for the global market, and food safety training for MSMEs.