The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it connected 16 Cebu-based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with MR. D.I.Y. Malaysia, a leading
MR. D.I.Y. Philippines representative Rosemarie Jaspe engages in a business matching session with Cebu-based micro, small and medium enterprise Jomaima Basmayor on locally crafted products such as wooden utensils, handwoven baskets and fashion accessories.The Department of Trade and Industry said it connected 16 Cebu-based micro, small and medium enterprises with MR. D.I.Y. Malaysia, a leading home improvement retailer, during a business-to-business market matching session on Feb. 14, 2025.
The Cebu-based MSMEs seeking supplier partnerships with MR. D.I.Y. presented products across various categories, including household and furnishings, stationery and sports, toys and gifts, fashion accessories, and cosmetics. MR. D.I.Y. was represented by Faith Thong, senior purchasing manager of MR. D.I.Y. Malaysia, along with Katherine Dumindin and Rosemarie Jaspe of MR. D.I.Y. Philippines.
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