00:00In other news, the Department of Trade and Industry cites the priority sectors
00:04for industry development in Antique as it marks the Consumer Welfare Month celebration.
00:09Pilar Mabacquiao of Philippine Information Agency Antique supplies the details in this report.
00:16The Department of Trade and Industry marks the Consumer Welfare Month celebration here
00:21through a hinon-anon or a forum and identify priority sectors for industry development
00:26in the province of Antique. Processed fruits and nuts, bamboo, coffee, cacao,
00:33muscovado sugar, cocoa-based products, wearables, particularly the locally woven cloth patadjong
00:39and other accessories are among the priority sectors highlighted for development in the
00:45province. DTI also mentioned the priority programs for salt makers as the province is
00:50known for its traditional salt making method of solar drying. The Shared Service Facility
00:55on Salt Production, on the other hand, introduces the open vat cooking of salt.
01:20During the hinon-anon, the business development unit that takes charge of the negotiate centers
01:25shared its accomplishments in supporting the local entrepreneurs become viable and sustainable.
01:31Small Business Corporation, a financing arm of DTI for micro, small, and medium enterprises,
01:37also presented its programs and services.
01:46DTI also conducts regular market monitoring and inspections of establishments to ensure
01:51they comply with the product standards. From PIA Antique and Western Design,
01:56Dilarma Bakyao for Balitang Pambansa.
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