DTI VIII RAPID Growth Project

Ten empowered Youth Champions from Region 8 proudly represented the region during the Training of Trainers (TOT) held on October 8–9, 2025, in Butuan City, spearheaded by the RAPID Growth Project’s National Program Coordination Office (NPCO) under the UPGRADE (Unlocking Potential for Growth, Resilience, and Agripreneurship Development & Empowerment of) Youth Champions initiative. The activity gathered young leaders from three Regions under the RAPID Growth Project, engaging them in dynamic sessions on agripreneurship, leadership, and value chain development to strengthen their role in promoting inclusive growth in the agriculture sector.

Armed with new knowledge and inspiration, our Region 8 Youth Champions are now set to re-echo their learnings to other youth beneficiaries in the region. Through upcoming trainings and mentoring activities, they aim to empower fellow young agripreneurs in the cacao, copra, and coconut value chains—contributing to a more resilient, innovative, and youth-driven agri-enterprise ecosystem in Eastern Visayas. 🌱💪 #

RAPID Growth Project Financing Fora

The DTI, through the RAPID Growth Project, conducted Financing Fora in three provinces:
Southern Leyte - March 11, 2025
Northern Samar - March 14, 2025
Leyte - March 18, 2025

The activities are part of the project's intervention to provide beneficiaries access to financial services, including loans, grants, and other investment opportunities.

The event provided farmers and farmer organizations with comprehensive information on local credit facilities. Microfinance institutions, multipurpose cooperatives, and government agencies were invited to present their financial services and explore potential partnerships to support the growth of farmer-beneficiaries.

Below is the breakdown of participants who were oriented and linked to finance service providers (FSP):
41 farmers/farmer organizations (FOs)/MSMEs – Southern Leyte
37 farmers/farmer organizations (FOs) – Northern Samar
40 farmers/farmer organizations (FOs) - Leyte

Fourteen (14) FSPs, including non-government organizations (NGOs), government banks, microfinance institutions, and multi-purpose cooperatives, presented their financial products and services.

Through these fora, the RAPID Growth Project hopes to empower farmers and farmer organizations to maximize financing opportunities, strengthen their enterprises, and drive sustainable growth in their communities.

DTI Region 8 under the RAPID Growth Project is in need of a 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭.

Minimum Qualification Standards are as follows:
1. Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree relevant job (Accounting, Financial Management, Accounting Technology, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Agribusiness, other related fields)
2. At least 1 year of experience in position/s involving Marketing Development, agribusiness distribution and evaluation, preferably in foreign-assisted projects implemented by an economic government agency
3. With at least 4 hours of relevant training
4. Competency (if applicable):
4.1. Procurement Planninng, System and Processes Administration, Evaluaton;
4.2. Bidding Process Administration;
4.3. Contracting and Contract Management
4.4. Business Communication (Oral) & Writing
4.5. Computer Skills

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐏𝐇𝐏 𝟑𝟔 ,𝟔𝟏𝟗.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

This office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants, including persons with disability (PWD), members of the indigenous communities, and those with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE), to apply.

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing.

The following documents must be attached to the application letter and sent 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓:
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at the Official CSC Website;
2. Photocopy of the transcript of records; and,
3. Other related documents

Applicants should address and send their application to:
CELERINA T. BATO
Regional Director
DTI 8 Regional Office
Pawing, Palo, Leyte
[email protected]



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DTI Region 8 under the RAPID Growth Project is in need of a 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫.

Minimum Qualification Standards are as follows:
1. Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Agriculture, Economics, Rural Development, Statistics or other related field
2. At least 2 years of experience in position/s involving marketing development, agribusiness distribution and evaluation, preferably in foreign-assisted projects implemented by an economic government agency
3. With at least 24 hours of relevant training
4. Competency (if applicable):
4.1. Familiarity with marketing planning and procedure, economic development tools
4.2. Oral and written communication skills in English and Filipino;
4.3. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
4.4. Excellent interpersonal skills

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐏𝐇𝐏 𝐏𝐇𝐏 𝟒𝟕, 𝟔𝟎𝟔.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

This office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants, including persons with disability (PWD), members of the indigenous communities, and those with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE), to apply.

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing.

The following documents must be attached to the application letter and sent 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓:
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at the Official CSC Website;
2. Photocopy of the transcript of records; and,
3. Other related documents

Applicants should address and send their application to:
CELERINA T. BATO
Regional Director
DTI 8 Regional Office
Pawing, Palo, Leyte
[email protected]