Amid the growing unemployment statistics in the country following predictions of rough economic recovery this year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has become more active in their efforts to ensure the continuity of industries that are experiencing hardships to alleviate the further pressure, particularly on the affected workforce.
In the latest report, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez had even called for support to these industries through increased indoor and outdoor economic activities. He said that it is a must to “have continuity in operations and jobs” to avoid further “job loses as seen in the recent labor force survey.”
Lopez’s call for continuity of operations came following a report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing a sharp spike in the unemployment rate in the past months, between July and August 2021, which happens to also be at its lowest in the past two years.
DTI: Mandates and History
As it has always done since it was established in 1898, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing to once again, promote local trade and industry growth. Though its primary mandate had been to support the Department of Agriculture and Commerce towards developing national trade and industry, the DTI has evolved through nearly 75 years of existence.
Now, it is geared to not only support trade growth, but to also improve the ease of doing business and alleviate pressures that may result in unemployment and affect the country’s economy.
Through the years, the department also streamlined their processes by virtue of the Republic Act No. 9845 otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA). In line with ARTA, they upscaled reforms to localize business registration process making it more efficient, effective, and easily accessible for local enterprises. They also enjoined the LGUs and a few other government agencies to align their business permits licensing system with the DTI’s “guidelines in processing business permits and licenses in all cities and municipalities in the Philippines”.
In 2018, DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez also facilitated the creation of a DTI Consumer Corner and the 1-DTI (1-384) hotline, to further deliver in their commitment to address important consumer concerns regarding safety and protection of the consumer public.
DTI REGIONAL OPERATIONS: Who They Are and What They Do
In an effort to carry out localized business delivery services by virtue of ARTA, the DTI established regional and field offices. The regional offices were also established to become the department’s key unit for field operations, delivering programs and initiatives in the regions, among others.
Some of the primary purposes served by the Regional Operations Group (ROG) include:
- developing programs and initiatives focused on improving business delivery services.
- Formulating and implementing policies, plans, and projects centered on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- Promoting trade performance throughout the country
- Bringing resources and training for starting or growing local businesses closer to the regions.
- Offering extensive support network to MSMEs outside Metro Manila
Where to Find the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)
DTI-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) includes six provinces—Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province; and two cities—Baguio City and Tabuk in Kalinga Province— in its roster..
DTI-CAR Regional Office
Address: Jesnor Bldg., 4 Cariño St., 2600 Baguio City
Contact Number: (+6374) 442.7859, (+6374) 442.8634
Fax Number: (+6374) 442.5688
Email Address: CAR@dti.gov.ph, MyrnaPablo@dti.gov.ph, GraceBaluyan@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Myrna P. Pablo, Regional Director; Grace F. Baluyan, OIC-Assistant Regional Director
- Abra
Address: J & I Commercial Building, National Highway, Ubbog-Lipcan, 2800 Bangued, Abra
Contact Number: (+6374) 614.0001
Email Address: CAR.Abra@dti.gov.ph, ArellBanez@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Arell F. Bañez, Provincial Director
- Apayao
Address: National Government Center, Provincial Capitol Cmpd., San Isidro Sur, 3813 Luna, Apayao
Contact Number: (0926) 910.2203; (0928) 785.9631
Email Address: CAR.Apayao@dti.gov.ph, RenieRamos@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Renie M. Ramos, OIC-Provincial Director
- Benguet
Address: 3F Manongdo Bldg., 17 Private Rd.
Magsaysay Ave., 2600 Baguio City
Contact Number: (+6374) 619.2722
Email Address: CAR.Benguet@dti.gov.ph, FredaGawisan@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Freda M. Gawisan, Provincial Director
- Ifugao
Address: 2F ABC Bldg., Rizal Ave., Poblacion West, 3600 Lagawe, Ifugao
Contact Number: (0917) 597.3013; 592.7362
Email Address: CAR.Ifugao@dti.gov.ph, ValentinBaguidudol@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Valentin A. Baguidudol, Provincial Director
- Kalinga
Address: 2-3F Lua Annex Bldg., Poblacion, 3800 Tabuk City, Kalinga
Contact Number: (0917) 597.3035; 519.6985
Email Address: CAR.Kalinga@dti.gov.ph, GraceBaluyan@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Grace F. Baluyan, Provincial Director
- Mountain Province
Address: 2F Walter Clapp Centrum, Loc-ong,
Poblacion, 2616 Bontoc, Mt. Province
Contact Number: (0917) 597.3028; (0915) 684.5554
Email Address: CAR.MountainProvince@dti.gov.ph, JulietLucas@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Juliet P. Lucas, Provincial Director
Region I – ILOCOS REGION
DTI-1 or DTI-Ilocos Region is made up of four provinces—Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan; along with nine cities—Alaminos, Batac, Candon, Laoag, San Carlos, San Fernando, Urdaneta, Vigan, and Dagupan.
DTI Ilocos Region
Address: 4F Juanita Commercial Bldg., Quezon Ave., San Fernando City, La Union
Contact Number: (+6372) 607.7297
Fax Number: (+6372) 607.0679; 607.1095
Email Address: R01@dti.gov.ph, FloranteLeal@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Florante O. Leal, Regional Director
- Ilocos Norte
Address: JOMEL Bldg., Siazon Rd. cor. D. Samonte St., Brgy. 14 Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Contact Number: (+6377) 772.2332; (+6377) 771.4268
Email Address: R01.IlocosNorte@dti.gov.ph
BenjaminGarcia@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Benjamin M. Garcia, Jr., Provincial Director
- Ilocos Sur
Address: Judy Chiu Bldg., Mabini St., Brgy. 1
Poblacion, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Contact Number: (+6377) 632.0473; 722.2688
Fax Number: (+6377) 722.8731
Email Address: RO1.IlocosSur@dti.gov.ph, GraceLapastora@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Grace R. Lapastora, Provincial Director
- La Union
Address: AJ Realty, National Highway, Madayegdeg, San Fernando City, La
Union
Contact Number: (+6372)888.2455; 607.4459
Fax Number: (+6372) 607.4460
Email Address: R01.LaUnion@dti.gov.ph, DariaMingaracal@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Daria R. Mingaracal, Provincial Director
- Pangasinan
Address: 2F Star Bldg., Arellano St., 2400 Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Contact Number: (+6375) 515.3183; 515.7730; (+6375) 529.6177
Email Address: R01.Pangasinan@dti.gov.ph, PeterMangabat@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Peter O. Mangabat, Provincial Director
Region II – CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION
This abundant agricultural region under the jurisdiction of DTI Region 02 or DTI Cagayan Valley Region is composed of five (5) provinces –Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya; and four cities –Tuguegarao, Cauayan, Ilagan, and Santiago.
DTI – Cagayan Valley
Address: 11 Dalan na Pappabalo, Regional Gov’t. Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Contact Number: (+6378) 396.9865
Email Address: R02@dti.gov.ph, RubenDiciano@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ruben B. Diciano, OIC-Regional Director
- Batanes
Address: Aberilla Bldg., National Road, Basco, Batanes
Contact Number: (0998) 995.8270; (0915) 775.0020
Email Address: R02.Batanes@dti.gov.ph, MariettaSalviejo@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Marietta B. Salviejo, Provincial Director
- Cagayan
Address: 11 Dalan na Pappabalo, Regional Gov’t. Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan
Contact Number: (+6378) 396.9925
Email Address: R02.Cagayan@dti.gov.ph, BernardinoMabborang@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Bernardino G. Mabborang, Provincial Director
- Isabela
Address: 1F Edilberto P. Lim Building Nat’l
Highway, Baligatan, Ilagan City, Isabela
Contact Number: (+6378) 624.0687
Email Address: R02.Isabela@dti.gov.ph, MaSalvacionCastillejos@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ma. Salvacion A. Castillejos, Provincial Director
- Nueva Viscaya
Address: GF Rosalina L. Lo Bldg., National
Highway, Sta. Rosa, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Contact Number: (+6378) 362.0251
Email Address: R02.NuevaViscaya@dti.gov.ph, HenryConel@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Henry O. Conel, Jr., OIC-Provincial Director
- Quirino
Address: DIP Bldg., San Marcos, Cabarroguis, Quirino
Contact Number: (0917) 856.4899; (0916) 420.7498
Email Address: R02.Quirino@dti.gov.ph; MaSofiaNarag@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ma. Sofia G. Narag, OIC-Provincial Director
Region III – CENTRAL LUZON REGION
Known as the “Rice Granary of the Philippines,” these seven provinces—Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales; and fourteen cities—Angeles, Balanga, Cabanatuan, Malolos, San Fernando, Gapan, Mabalacat, Meycauyan, Olongapo, Palayan, San Jose, San Jose del Monte, and Munoz, and Tarlac— are all under the jurisdiction of DTI-Region 3 or DTI-Central Luzon.
DTI – Central Luzon
Address: Malikhain St., cor. Maagap St., Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis City, San Fernando, Pampanga
Contact Number: (+6345) 625.9290
Fax Number: (+6345) 625.9607
Email Address: R03@dti.gov.ph, JudithAngeles@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Judith P. Angeles, Regional Director
- Pampanga
Address: Malikhain St., cor. Maagap St., Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis City, San Fernando, Pampanga
Contact Number: (+6345) 625.9290
Fax Number: (+6345) 625.9607
Email Address: R03@dti.gov.ph, JudithAngeles@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Judith P. Angeles, Regional Director
- Aurora
Address: Cordial Bldg., National Highway
Brgy. Suklayin, Baler, 3200 Aurora
Contact Number: (0917) 578.9965
Email Address: R03.Aurora@dti.gov.ph, EdnaDizon@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Edna D. Dizon, Provincial Director
- Bataan
Address: 3F Crizelda Marie Bldg., Capitol Drive, San Jose, Balanga City, 2100 Bataan
Contact Number: (+6347) 237.3005
Email Address: R03.Bataan@dti.gov.ph, NelinCabahug@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Nelin O. Cabahug, OIC-Provincial Director
- Bulacan
Address: 2F BFCCI Bldg., MacArthur Highway, Sumapang Matanda, Malolos City,
Bulacan
Contact Number: (+6344) 791.0113; (+6344) 791.2283
Email Address: R03.Bulacan@dti.gov.ph, ZorinaAldana@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Zorina D. Aldana, Provincial Director
- Nueva Ecija
Address: 2F CAL Bldg., 113 Gen. Tinio St., Brgy. Dimasalang, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
Contact Number: (+6344) 463.8296
Email Address: R03.NuevaEcija@dti.gov.ph, BrigidaPili@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Brigida T. Pili, Provincial Director
- Zambales
Address: 1055 Rizal Ave., Olongapo City, Zambales; Iba, Zambales Satellite Office, GF Estrada Building, RTMU Road Rizal
Ave., Zone 6, 2201 Iba, Zambales
Contact Number: (+6347) 222.0624; (+6347) 811.1331
Fax Number: (+6347) 224.5988
Email Address: R03.Zambales@dti.gov.ph, LenyBaluyut@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Leonila T. Baluyut, Provincial Director
Region IVA – CALABARZON
DTI-Region 4A or DTI-CALABARZON is composed of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. The region thrives from industries that include semi-processed industrial raw materials and industrial components coming from its 31 world-class industrial estates and economic zones (ecozones).
DTI – CALABARZON
Address: 3F Marcelita Bldg., Brgy. Real, Calamba City, Laguna
Contact Number: (+6349) 545.6169
Fax Number: (+6349) 545.7573
Email Number: R04A@dti.gov.ph, MarilouToledo@dti.gov.ph, MarcelinaAlcantara@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Marilou Quinco-Toledo, Regional Director; Marcelina S. Alcantara, Assistant Regional Director
- Batangas
Address: NACIDA Bldg., Old City Hall Compound, B. Morada Ave., Lipa City, Batangas
Contact Number: (+6343) 756.1336; 756.2330
Fax Number: (+6343) 756.6477
Email Address: R04A.Batangas@dti.gov.ph, MarissaArgente@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Marissa C. Argente, Officer-in-Charge
- Cavite
Address: 2F Government Center Bldg., Capitol Compound, Trece Martires City, Cavite
Contact Number: (+6346) 419.1028
Fax Number: (+6346) 514.0461
Email Address: R04A.Cavite@dti.gov.ph, NolyGuevara@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Noly D. Guevara, Provincial Director
- Laguna
Address: KM 75, National Highway, Brgy. Banca-Banca, Victoria, Laguna
Contact Number: (+6349) 559.0254
Email Address: R04A.Laguna@dti.gov.ph, SusanPalo@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Susan R. Palo, Provincial Director
- Quezon
Address: 2F Grand Central Terminal, Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City, Quezon
Contact Number: : (+6342) 795.0442
Email Address: R04A.Quezon@dti.gov.ph, JulietaTadiosa@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Julieta L. Tadiosa, OIC-Provincial Director
- Rizal
Address: 2F Altica Arcade, 83 Circumferential Road, Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City, Rizal
Contact Number: (+632) 470.8824
Email Address: R04A.Rizal@dti.gov.ph, MercedesParreno@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Mercedes A. Parreño, Provincial Director
Region IVB – MIMAROPA
Known as the “Treasure Trove of Southern Luzon,” the food basket for the country and a haven for tourism, industry, and technology, the provinces of Mindoro (Occidental and Oriental), Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan make up the territory of DTI-Region 4B or DTI- MIMAROPA. There are two cities—Calapan and Puerto Princesa—and 71 municipalities in the entire region.
DTI – MIMAROPA
Address: 5F Oppen Building, 349 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City
Contact Number: : (+632) 890.1712
Fax Number: (+632) 899.0900
Email Address: R04B@dti.gov.ph, JoelValera@dti.gov.ph,, RodolfoMariposque@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Joel B. Valera, Regional Director; Rodolfo J. Mariposque, OIC-Assistant Regional Director
- Marinduque
Address: GF Monta Bldg., R. Magsaysay St., Brgy. Isok I, Boac, Marinduque
Contact Number: (+6342) 311.1039; 332.1750
Email Address: R04B.Marinduque@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Oscar M. Agbay, Provincial Director
- Occidental Mindoro
Address: SME Center, Municipal Compound,
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Contact Number: (+6343) 457.0881
Email Address: R04B.OccidentalMindoro@dti.gov.ph, NoelFlores@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Noel Dr. Flores, OIC-Provincial Director
- Oriental Mindoro
Address: Provincial Capitol Complex, Brgy.
Camilmil, Calapan City, 5200 Oriental
Mindoro
Contact Number: (+6343) 286.7093
Email Address: R04B.OrientalMindoro@dti.gov.ph, ArnelHutalla@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Arnel E. Hutalla, Provincial Director
- Palawan
Address: 4F ERC Plaza Commercial Bldg.,
National Highway, Brgy. San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Contact Number: (+6348) 434.1092
Email Address: R04B.Palawan@dti.gov.ph, RosendaFortunado@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Rosenda G. Fortunado, Provincial Director
- Romblon
Address: GF LFH Suite, Promenade, J.P. Rizal St., Cocoville, Dapawan, Odiongan, 5505 Romblon
Contact Number: (+6342) 567.5090
Email Address: R04B.Romblon@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Orville F. Mallorca, Provincial Caretaker
Region V – BICOL REGION
The agricultural region managed by DTI-05 or the DTI Bicol Region is composed of four contiguous provinces: Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, and Sorsogon; two island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate; and seven cities namely, Legazpi, Naga, Iriga, Tabaco, Ligao, Sorsogon, and Masbate.
DTI – Bicol
Address: 3F Capitol Annex Bldg., Old Albay District, Legaspi City
Contact Number: (+6352) 480.5721; 480.5718-20; (+6352) 820.6830
Fax Number: (+6352) 480.5749; (+6352) 480.5717
Email Address: R05@dti.gov.ph, JocelynBlanco@dti.gov.ph, RodrigoAguilar@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Jocelyn LB. Blanco, Regional Director; Rodrigo M. Aguilar, OIC-Assistant Regional Director
- Albay
Address: 2F DBP Bldg., Quezon Ave., Legaspi City, 4500 Albay
Contact Number: (+6352) 820.6830; (+6352) 480.6834
Email Address: R05.Albay@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Rodrigo M. Aguilar, Provincial Director
- Camarines Norte
Address: Merchant’s Ave., Central Plaza Complex, Lag-on, Daet, Camarines Norte
Contact Number: (+6354) 440.1339
Email Address: R05.CamarinesNorte@dti.gov.ph, Cynthia.Olaguer@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Cynthia Olaguer, Provincial Director
- Camarines Sur
Address: 2F Old DBP Bldg., Panganiban Drive, Naga City, Camarines Sur
Contact Number: (+6354) 473.8110-11
SB Corp: (+6354) 473.9975
Fax Number: (+6354) 473.8109
Email Address: R05.CamarinesSur@dti.gov.ph, EdnaTejada@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Edna S. Tejada, Provincial Director
- Catanduanes
Address: Catanduanes State Colleges Compound, Calatagan, Virac, Catanduanes
Contact Number: (0999) 884.0152
Email Address: R05.Catanduanes@dti.gov.ph, HeginioBaldano@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Heginio A. Baldano, Officer-in-Charge
- Masbate
Address: DTI Building, Capitol Drive, Masbate City, Masbate
Contact Number: (+6356) 333.5733
Fax Number: (+6356) 333.5734
Email Address: R05.Masbate@dti.gov.ph, EdgarRamos@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Edgar E. Ramos, Provincial Director
- Sorsogon
Address: 2F Benjamin Ty Bldg., cor. Vera &
Quezon Sts., Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
Contact Number: (+6356) 211.1475; 421.5553
Fax Number: (+6356) 421.5399
Email Address: R05.Sorsogon@dti.gov.ph, LeahPagao@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Leah A. Pagao, Provincial Director
Region VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
For DTI Region 06 or the Western Visayas Region, the investment potentials include offshoring and outsourcing, tourism, agribusiness, mining, and infrastructure development Projects like Convention Center & Recreational Facilities/areas [given the lack of convention facilities & lack o
DTI – Western Visayas
Address: 3F DTI Building
J.M. Basa & Gen. Macario Peralta Sts.
Iloilo City
Contact Number: (+6333) 335.0548; 335.1980
Fax Number: (+6333) 335.0083
Email Address: R06@dti.gov.ph, RebeccaRascon@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Rebecca M. Rascon, OIC-Regional Director
- Aklan
Address: JSM Bldg., Veterans Ave., Kalibo, Aklan
Contact Number: (+6336) 268.3405;
396.9086; 500.7605
Fax Number: (+6336) 268.5280
Email Address: R06.Aklan@dti.gov.ph, MaCarmenIturralde@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ma. Carmen I. Iturralde, OIC Provincial Director
- Antique
Address: 2F Business Park Bldg., Governor
Villavert St., San Jose, Antique
Contact Number: (+6336) 396.9085
Fax Number: (+6336) 540.8726
Email Address: R06.Antique@dti.gov.ph, MercedesYoung@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Mercedes B. Young, OIC Provincial Director
- Capiz
Address: Sacred of Jesus Ave., Pueblo de Panay, Brgy. Lawaan, Roxas City
Contact Number: (+6336) 396.9082; 621.1151
Fax Number: (+6336) 621.2637
Email Address: R06.Capiz@dti.gov.ph, ErmelindaPollentes@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ermelinda P. Pollentes, Provincial Director
- Guimaras
Address: 2F MAVIKSS Bldg., New Site, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Contact Number: (+6333) 396.9083
Fax Number: (+6333) 581.2119
Email Address: R06.Guimaras@dti.gov.ph, WilhelmMalones@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Wilhelm M. Malones, Provincial Director
- IloIlo
Address: GF DTI Building, J.M. Basa & Gen. Macario Peralta Sts., Iloilo City
Contact Number: (+6333) 335.0149; 396.9081
Fax Number: (+6333) 337.0392
Email Address: R06.Iloilo@dti.gov.ph, DiosdadoCadena@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Diosdado P. Cadena, Jr., Provincial Director
Region VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
The Department of Trade and Industry-Central Visayas Regional Office or DTI Region 7 is charged with the promotion of an economic and business environment conducive to the birth and growth of enterprises and supportive of a fair and robust trade of goods and services within the region.
DTI – Central Visayas
Address: 3F Rm. 311 WDC Bldg., Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
Contact Number: (+6332) 255.0036-37; 412.1989
Fax Number: (+6332) 253.7465
Email Address: R07@dti.gov.ph
AsteriaCaberte@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Asteria C. Caberte, Regional Director; Nelia F. Navarro, OIC-Assistant Regional Director
- Bohol
Address: 2F FCB Bldg., CPG Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Contact Number: (+6338) 411.3302 501.8260; 501.8828
Fax Number: (+6338) 411.3533
Email Address: R07.Bohol@dti.gov.ph, MarisolBalistoy@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Maria Solenad Laxa-Balistoy, OIC Provincial Director
- Cebu
Address: DTI Bldg., Osmena Blvd. cor. Lapu-lapu St., Cebu City
Contact Number: (+6332) 255.3926
Fax Number: : (+6332) 255.6971
Email Address: R07.Cebu@dti.gov.ph, MaElenaArbon@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ma. Elena C. Arbon, Provincial Director
- Siquijor
Address: CF Bldg., Legaspi St., Poblacion
Siquijor, Siquijor
Contact Number: (+6335) 480.9065
Fax Number: (+6335) 344.2238
Email Address: R07.Siquijor@dti.gov.ph, NimfaVirtucio@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Nimfa M. Virtucio, Provincial Director
Region VIII – EASTERN VISAYAS
DTI-Eastern Visayas is all geared up to generate employment opportunities for better quality of life for the people of the six provinces of Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar under their jurisdiction.
DTI – Eastern Visayas
Address: 2F Leyte Academic Center, Gov’t.
Center, Pawing, Palo, Leyte
Contact Number: (+6353) 323.4082; 323.7360
Fax Number: (+6353) 323.5611
Email Address: R08@dti.gov.ph, CynthiaNierras@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Cynthia R. Nierras, Regional Director
- Biliran
Address: 2F R. Kho Bldg., cor. Caneja & Castin Sts., 6543 Naval, Biliran
Contact Number: (+6353) 500.9677
Fax Number: (+6353) 500.9390
Email Address: R08.Biliran@dti.gov.ph, CelerinaBato@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Celerina T. Bato, Provincial Director
- Eastern Samar
Address: GF Wheelers Bldg., Baybay 5, Songco
Borongan City, Eastern Samar
Contact Number: (+6355) 560.9746
Email Address: R08.EasternSamar@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Nathaniel L. Fabillar, Officer-in-Charge
- Leyte
Address: 2F Himalayan Bldg., Brgy 78, Marasbaras, Tacloban City, Leyte
Contact Number: (+6353) 832.4167
Fax Number: (+6353) 325.6448
Email Address: R08.Leyte@dti.gov.ph, DesiderioBelas@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Desiderio P. Belas, Jr., Provincial Director
- Northern Samar
Address: Luisa Angley Bldg., Rizal St., 6400 Catarman, Northern Samar
Contact Number: (+6355) 500.9298
Fax Number: (+6355) 251.8334
Email Address: R08.NorthernSamar@dti.gov.ph, StanleyTabiando@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Stanley C. Tabiando, Provincial Director
- Samar
Address: WSM Bldg. cor. McKinley St. and Del Rosario St. Extension, Maharlika Highway, Catbalogan, Samar 6700
Contact Number: (+6355) 251.6417
Fax Number: (+6355) 251.2196
Email Address: R08.Samar@dti.gov.ph, MeilouMacabare@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Meilou C. Macabare, Acting Provincial Director
- Southern Leyte
Address: 2F SJC Bldg., cor. T. Oppus and E.
Cabrera Sts., Tunga-tunga, Maasin, Southern Leyte
Contact Number: (+6353) 570.8595-96
Fax Number: (+6353) 381.4099
Email Address: R08.SouthernLeyte@dti.gov.ph, MichaelNunez@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Michael B. Nuñez, Provincial Director
Region IX – ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
DTI-09 or DTI-Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) has the economy of all five provinces: Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela, rooted in agriculture with farming and fishing
DTI – Zamboanga
Address: 4F VHW Bldg., Veterans Ave., Zamboanga City; 2F Vicente Wee Bldg., Veterans Ave., Zamboanga City
Contact Number: (+6362) 991.3237; 991.3238; (+6362) 991.2704-05
Fax Number: (+6362) 991.3232; (+6362) 993.0594
Email Address: R09@dti.gov.ph, SittiAminaJain@dti.gov.ph,, R09.ZamboangaCity@dti.gov.ph, CeferinoRubio@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Sitti Amina M. Jain, Regional Director; Ceferino J. Rubio, OIC-Provincial Director
- Basilan
Address: Isabela City Satellite Office, City Hall Bldg., Sunrise, Isabela City, Basilan
Contact Number: (0936) 932.9962
Email Address: R09.IsabelaCity@dti.gov.ph
- Zamboanga Del Norte
Address: Government Center, Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City
Contact Number: (+6365) 212.2331
Fax Number: (+6365) 212.2944; 980.1112
Email Address: R09.ZamboangaDelNorte@dti.gov.ph, MaridelDengal@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Maridel D. Dengal, OIC-Provincial Director
- Zamboanga Del Sur
Address: NACIDA Bldg., Capitol Complex, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Contact Number: (+6362) 214.3326; 214.2516
Fax Number: (+6362) 925.0560
Email Address: R09.ZamboangaDelSur@dti.gov.ph, MariaSocorroAtay@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ma. Socorro Malate-Atay, Provincial Director
- Zamboanga Sibugay
Address: 2F Montebello Bldg., National Highway, Poblacion, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Contact Number: (+6362) 333.5532
Fax Number: (+6362) 955.4054
Email Address: R09.ZamboangaSibugay@dti.gov.ph, AlZamirLipae@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Al-Zamir I. Lipae, OIC-Provincial Director
Region X – NORTHERN MINDANAO
DTI-10 or DTI-Northern Mindanao is composed of two cities—Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City; and five provinces—Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon and Misamis Occidental.
DTI – Northern Mindanao
Address: NACIDA Bldg., Corrales Ave., cor. Antonio Luna St., 9000 Cagayan de Oro City
Contact Number: (+638822) 729.291; 722.276, Hotline: (0917) 706.5861
Fax Number: (+6388) 880.0911
Email Address: R10@dti.gov.ph, LindaBoniao@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Linda O. Boniao, Regional Director
- Bukidnon
Address: Manuel Bldg., San Isidro St., 8700 Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Contact Number: (0927)338.1291
Fax Number: (+6388) 813.2101
Email Address: R10.Bukidnon@dti.gov.ph, ErmedioAbang@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ermedio J. Abang, Provincial Director
- Camiguin
Address: DBP Bldg., cor. Gen. B. Aranas & J.P. Rizal Sts., 9100 Mambajao, Camiguin
Contact Number: (+6388) 387.0036; (0906) 228.3906
Fax Number: (+6388) 387.0037
Email Address: R10.Camiguin@dti.gov.ph, JoselitoEnot@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Joselito S. Enot, Provincial Director
- Lanao Del Norte
Address: 0171 PM Durias Bldg., Quezon Ave. Ext., Pala-o, 9200 Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
Contact Number: (+6363) 221.5534; 221.5532; 492.0025; (0917) 321.9697
Fax Number: (+6363) 221.6151
Email Address: R10.LanaoDelNorte@dti.gov.ph, RuelPaclipan@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ruel B. Paclipan, Provincial Director
- Misamis Occidental
Address: 1F Dajao Bldg., cor. Rizal-Pastrano Sts., Poblacion I, 7207 Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
Contact Number: (+6388) 521.2891
Fax Number: (+6388) 531.1231
Email Address: R10.MisamisOccidental@dti.gov.ph, JanemarieTabucan@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Jane Marie L. Tabucan, Provincial Caretaker
- Misamis Oriental
Address: GF State Investment Trust Incorporated Bldg., Tiano-Hayes Sts., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Contact Number: (+638822) 712.473; 857.4034; Hotline: (0917) 627.0393
Fax Number: (+ 638822) 722.291; 857.4034
Email Address: R10.MisamisOriental@dti.gov.ph, ElizaPabillore@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ma. Eliza A. Pabillore, Provincial Director
Region XI – SOUTHERN MINDANAO
Davao Region is Mindanao’s center for trade and investments. It is composed of five provinces – Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental and Compostela Valley. It also boasts of six cities – Davao, Tagum, Island Garden City of Samal, Panabo, Mati and Digos.
DTI – Southern Mindanao
Address: 3F Mintrade Bldg., Monteverde Ave. cor. Sales St., Davao City
Contact Number: (+6382) 224.0511; 222.1625; (+6382) 224.0511 loc. 203
Fax Number: (+6382) 221.4952
Email Address: R11@dti.gov.ph, MaBelendaAmbi@dti.gov.ph, EdwinBanquerigo@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi, Regional Director; Edwin O. Banquerigo, Assistant Regional Director
- Compostela Valley
Address: Jienos Bldg., Agoncillo St., Poblacion, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley
Fax Number: (+6384) 817.0023
Email Address: R11.CompostelaValley@dti.gov.ph, LuckySiegfredBalleque@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque, Provincial Director
- Davao City
Address: 2F Mintrade Bldg., Monteverde Ave. cor. Sales St., Davao City
Contact Number: (+6382) 224.0511
Fax Number: (+6382) 225.4847
Email Address: R11.DavaoCity@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Edwin O. Banquerigo, Assistant Regional Director
- Davao Del Norte
Address: Gov’t. Center, Brgy. Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Contact Number: (+6384) 216.2390
Fax Number: (+6384) 216.3505
Email Address: R11.DavaodelNorte@dti.gov.ph, RomeoCastanaga@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Romeo L. Castañaga, Provincial Director
- Davao Del Sur
Address: 2F Medic Pharma Bldg., cor. Doña Aurora & Corregidor Sts., Digos City, Davao del Sur
Contact Number: (+6382) 272.0534
Fax Number: (+6382) 553.2507
Email Address: R11DavaodelSur@dti.gov.ph, DeliaAyano@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Delia M. Ayano, Provincial Director
- Davao Oriental
Address: 2F Valles Bldg., Rizal St., Mati City, Davao Oriental
Contact Number: (+6387) 388.3735
Fax Number: (+6387) 811.4072
Email Address: R11.DavaoOriental@dti.gov.ph, JoseCalub@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Jose L. Calub, Officer-in-Charge
- Davao Occidental
Address: Door 2 Mutya and Matt Bldg., Geverola St. Poblacion, Malita, Davao Occidental
Contact Number: (0917) 848.9451
Email Address: EulogioOrevillo@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Eulogio C. Orevillo, Provincial Director
Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN
DTI-12 is composed of four provinces—North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sarangani Province, and Sultan Kudarat; and five cities—Koronadal, Tacurong, General Santos, Kidapawan, and Cotabato, all of which heavily reli exports
The region’s major exports consist of fresh/canned/frozen tuna and other fish products
DTI – SOCCSKSARGEN
Address: 3-4F De Luz Bldg., Gensan Drive cor. Aquino St., 9506 Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Contact Number: (+6383) 228.7622; (+6383) 228.9837
Fax Number: (+6383) 520.0613
Email address: R12@dti.gov.ph IbrahimGuiamadel@dti.gov.ph, DorecitaDelima@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Ibrahim K. Guiamadel, Regional Director; Dorecita T. Delima Assistant Regional Director and Center Manager
- Cotabato City
Address: GF Kutang Bato Masonic Temple Bldg., Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City
Contact Number: (+6364) 421.9952
Fax Number: (+6364) 421.3351
Email Address: R12.CotabatoCity@dti.gov.ph, CarlitoNunez@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Carlito E. Nuñez, Officer-in-Charge
- General Santos City
Address: Mezzanine Flr., R.A. Bldg., South Osmeña St., 9500 General Santos City
Contact Number: (+6383) 552.8385
Fax Number: (+6383) 553.1033
Email Address: R12.GeneralSantos@dti.gov.ph, ArnelSayco@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Arnel V. Sayco, Officer-in-Charge
- North Cotabato
Address: Singao Road, Apo Sandawa Homes Phase III, 9400 Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
Contact Number: (+6364) 577.1531
Fax Number: (+6364) 577.1527
Email Address: R12.NorthCotabato@dti.gov.ph, AnthonyBravo@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Anthony P. Bravo, Provincial Director
- Saranggani
Address: 2-3F National Agency Bldg., Capitol Compound Alabel, 9501 Sarangani Province
Contact Number: (+6383) 508.2277
Fax Number: (+6383) 508.2014
Email Address: R12.Sarangani@dti.gov.ph, NenitaBarroso@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Nenita L. Barroso, Provincial Director
- South Cotabato
Address: 2F del Rosario Bldg., Gensan Drive cor. Zulueta St., 9506 Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Contact Number: (+6383) 228.2659; (+6383) 878.3648
Email Address: R12.SouthCotabato@dti.gov.ph, FloraGabunales@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Flora P. Gabunales, Provincial Director
- Sultan Kudarat
Address: 2F Quality Appliance Bldg., Alunan
Highway, 9800 Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
Contact Number: (+6364) 477.0059
Fax Number: (+6364) 200.3166
Email Address: R12.SultanKudarat@dti.gov.ph, FelisaSinobago@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Felisa A. Sinobago, OIC-Provincial Director
Region XIII – CARAGA
DTI – CARAGA
Address: West Wing, 3F D&V Plaza Bldg., J.C. Aquino Ave., 8600 Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Contact Number: (+6385) 342.5615; (+6385) 225.5955
Fax Number: (+6385) 815.1271
Email Address: Caraga@dti.gov.ph, BrielgoPagaran@dti.gov.ph, LolitaDorado@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Brielgo O. Pagaran, Regional Director; Lolita I. Dorado, Assistant Regional Director
- Agusan Del Norte
Address: Rudy Tiu Bldg., KM. 2, J.C. Aquino Ave., 8600 Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Contact Number: (+6385) 341.5221
Fax Number: (+6385) 225.3341
Email Address: CARAGA.AgusandelNorte@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Gay A. Tidalgo, Provincial Director
- Agusan Del Sur
Address: Faustino A. Asis Bldg., Gov. D.O. Plaza Gov’t. Center, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
Contact Number: (+6385) 343.7100
Fax Number: (+6385) 839.2025
Email Address: CARAGA.AgusandelSur@dti.gov.ph, BrendaCorvera@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Brenda B. Corvera, Officer-in-Charge
- Surigao Del Norte
Address: 2F Simtoco Bldg., Burgos St., 8440 Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Contact Number: (+6386) 232.4047
Fax Number: (+6386) 826.2373
Email Address: CARAGA.SurigaodelNorte@dti.gov.ph, CelestinoNegapatan@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Celestino L. Negapatan, Provincial Director
- Suriagao Del Sur
Address: 2F JTP Bldg., Donasco St., Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
Contact Number: (+6386) 211.3029
Email Address: CARAGA.SurigaodelSur@dti.gov.ph, RomelOribe@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Romel M. Oribe, Officer-in-Charge
- Province of Dinagat Island
Address: Cotanda Bldg., P-2 Brgy. Sta. Cruz, San Jose, Province of Dinagat Island
Contact Number: (0908) 227.0146
Email Address: CARAGA.Dinagat@dti.gov.ph, ArnoldFaelnar@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Arnold D. Faelnar, Officer-in-Charge
NEGROS ISLAND
Address: 3F Rm. 311 WDC Bldg., Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
Contact Number: (+6332) 255.0036-37; 412.1989
Fax Number: (+6332) 253.7465
Email Address: AsteriaCaberte@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Asteria C. Caberte, Interim/Concurrent Regional Director
- Negros Oriental
Address: 2F Uymatiao Bldg., San Jose St., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Contact Number: (+6335) 225.7210-11; 422.5509
Fax Number: (+6335) 422.1764
Email Address: R07.NegrosOriental@dti.gov.ph, JavierFortunato@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Javier R. Fortunato Jr., Provincial Director
- Negros Occidental
Address: 2F East Two Corporate Center, Cor. Circumferential Rd.-Diola St., Villamonte, 6100 Bacolod City
Contact Number: (+6334) 432.7223; 434.7920
Fax Number: (+6334) 704.2203
Email Address: R06.NegrosOccidental@dti.gov.ph, LeaGonzales@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Lea T. Gonzales, Provincial Director
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
The National Capital Region (NCR), also known as Metropolitan Manila, is the center of the country’s political, economic, and educational activities. Though it is the smallest region in the Philippines, it is the most densely populated region, housing sixteen (16) highly urbanized cities composed of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, all broken down into 1,705 barangays.
DTI – NCR
Address: 2F Metro House Bldg., 345 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City
Contact Number: (+632) 811.8277
Fax Number: (+632) 811.8271
Email Address: NCR@dti.gov.ph, AnacletoBlanco@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Anacleto C. Blanco Jr., Officer-in-Charge
- Area I (Manila, Pasay, Parañaque)
Address: Mezzanine Floor, Roxas Strip Bldg., Roxas
Blvd. cor. Arnaiz Ave., Pasay
Contact Number: (+632) 659.4203
Fax Number: (+632) 804.030 - Area II (Las Piñas, Makati,Muntinlupa, Taguig City, Pateros, Pasig City)
Address: GF Metro House Bldg., 345 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City
Contact Number: (+632) 811.8236
Fax Number: (+632) 811.8271
Email Address: RowenaDomitiliaSanJose@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Rowena D.B. San Jose, Division Chie - Area III (Mandaluyong City, Marikina, Quezon City, San Juan)
Address: 3F Lux Bldg., Highway 54 Plaza, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
Contact Number: (+632) 570.3716
Fax Number: (+632) 571.4751
Email Address: NCR.Area3@dti.gov.ph, ElmaViray@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Elma P. Viray, Division Chief - Area IV (Caloocan,Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela)
Address: 3F Lux Bldg., Highway 54 Plaza, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
Contact Number: (+632) 570.3716
Fax Number: (+632) 403.4112
Email Address: RoseMarieBerte@dti.gov.ph
Contact Person: Rose Marie S. Berte, Officer-in-Charge
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