BONTOC, Mountain Province: The Cordillera office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-CAR) disclosed there are more than 21,000 registered micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) spread out in the different parts of the region that help sustain the livelihood and economic activities in the rural communities.

DTI-CAR regional director Juliet Lucas said that the number of registered MSMEs continues to increase with the ongoing registration of businesses in areas without internet connectivity for them to avail of the agency's online registration. The DTI is trying to build its database of MSMEs operating in the region.

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