TRECE MARTIRES, CAVITE (PIA) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Cavite recently launched its e-Sigaw (e-Share Information, Gain Awareness) website this February 9 via Zoom.
DTI 4-A OIC-Assistant Regional Director Revelyn Cortez explained, “Aside from the desire to deliver innovative services, the initiative to reinvent the e-SIGAW project stems from the observed increase in the number of online inquiries from clients, especially those pandemic-born businesses and other aspiring entrepreneurs who want to avail the services of DTI.”
Through the program, information is accessible to consumers to increase their awareness and protect them from online fraud and other unconscionable sales acts and practices.
E-SIGAW is an internet site that features the following services and contents: e-ANGAT MSMEs, an online mentoring facility that provides MSMEs an easy access to local mentors, private organizations, and government agencies for their business development and information needs; e-BIDA ang LOKAL, a business-to-business commerce site to promote products of Cavite MSMEs, particularly those that have undergone product development through the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Next Generation Program; e-KONEK NEGOSYO, a directory of Cavite MSMEs, particularly beneficiaries of the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program, Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) Program, and OTOP NextGen Program; e-TRAIN to LEARN, a calendar of activities and training to be conducted by DTI Cavite and access to e-learning materials; and e-CONSUMER CORNER, an information hub that features the programs and services offered by the DTI Cavite Consumer Protection Division, which include the Bagwis Program, Consumer Advocacy, accreditation and issuance of business licenses, permits, registration, and authorities, and monitoring and enforcement of Fair Trade Laws.
The e-CONSUMER CORNER also serves as a gateway in airing consumer complaints and posting the latest information about consumerism such as updated DTI-Department Administrative Orders/guidelines, Suggested Retail Prices, etc.
Likewise, the program would greatly benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and consumers by sharing timely and relevant information for business development.
The public can access the e-Sigaw website through the link: esigaw.dti.gov.ph. (RBF/PIA-Cavite with reports from DTI-Cavite)