18/09/2026
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A new platform for stronger market access and greater opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) was formally launched as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Surigao del Norte, in partnership with the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCI), led the Blessing and Launching of the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) on Marketing Support / Trade Fair System on September 17, 2026, at the City Gymnasium, Surigao City.
With a Total Project Cost of โฑ4,050,000.00, the SSF project is designed to provide MSMEs with enhanced support for marketing, product showcasing, and participation in trade fairsโhelping create more opportunities for local products to reach wider markets.
The blessing was officiated by Rev. Fr. Carlito โTotoโ M. Tiu, DCS, and was immediately followed by the official opening of the Caraga Trade Fair and Exhibit, bringing together MSMEs and products from across the region. A Ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing between DTI and SCCI was also conducted, formally signifying the partnership and shared commitment toward the implementation of the SSF project.
The milestone event was graced by the following dignitaries:
(1) Mr. Francis Marc O. Ty, PCCI Eastern Mindanao Regional Governor and Conference Chairperson;
(2) Ms. Melva P. Garcia, President of SCCI and Conference Co-Chairperson;
(3) Hon. Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, Governor of the Province of Surigao del Norte, ably represented by Atty. John T. Cubillan, Board Member, District II and Chair of the Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Industry;
(4) Hon. Eddie Geed Gokiangkee, Jr., Vice-Governor of the Province of Surigao del Norte;
(5) Hon. Pablo Yves L. Dumlao II, City Mayor of Surigao;
(6) Dir. Arnold D. Faelnar, Provincial Director, DTI Surigao del Norte;
(7) Dir. Elmer M. Natad, Provincial Director, DTI Province of Dinagat Islands;
(8) Dir. Marson Jan Dolendo, Provincial Director, DTI Agusan del Sur; and
(9) Mr. Miguel Rene A. Dominguez, President of the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Keynote Speaker, together with other honored guests and speakers.
DTI's Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program provides machinery, equipment, and tools to qualified cooperators to boost productivity, enhance product quality, and strengthen market competitiveness.