DTI Mimaropa pursues franchising, MSME developmentbr br Regional Director Joey Benter and Provincial Director Noel Flores of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Mimaropa in Mamburao, Occidental Mindorobr talk about how DTI is actively implementing one of Secretary Cristina Roque’s Top 5 Strategic Pillars—franchising and MSME development—to uplift local economies and empower entrepreneurs in the region. Franchising, they say, is more than a business model—it’s a pathway to sustainable and inclusive growth and with DTI’s support, local entrepreneurs now have better access to training, mentorship, and opportunities to expand nationwide.