DTI pushes for innovation ecozones for startups

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/08/2017

In a bid to turn the Philippines into a magnet for startups, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for the creation of innovation economic zones across the country. Senen Perlada, director of the DTI’s…

Neda chief: Cebu can take lead in decentralization

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/07/2017

Central Visayas has grown remarkably in the last six years, according to the country’s economic chief, but he said it can still do better with Cebu taking the lead. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said Central Visayas,…

New director expected to bring renewed momentum to CV tourism

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/07/2017

THE recently-appointed regional director of the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7) may be a new face in the industry, but stakeholders said they believe he will bring fresh perspectives to the table. Alice Queblatin, president…

Skin care business pays off for ex-OFW

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/06/2017

It was around 10 years ago when former overseas worker Mark Geniston realized what he truly wanted in life. After a decade of working as a bartender abroad, with five years of experience in Dubai as well…

Chamber exec: LRT-subway study worth waiting for

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/05/2017

  A STUDY on the viability of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT)-subway system for Metro Cebu is worth waiting for, a local business leader said yesterday. Teodoro Locson Jr., Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) vice…

BRT PUT ON HOLD

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/04/2017

The implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Cebu City has hit a snag. The country’s economic chief decided to put the BRT project on hold pending review on the other alternatives that could solve…

Cebu City taxpayers to benefit from BIR’s P150M office

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/03/2017

TAXPAYERS from the north and south districts of Cebu City will soon be transacting under one roof once the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)–13 completes the construction of its new regional office. BIR-13 Director Aynie Mandajoyan-Dizon said…

Flights to Bantayan to boost Cebu island’s tourism sector

Rosalie Abatayo, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/02/2017

CHARTER AIRLINE OPENS CEBU HUB The tourism industry in Cebu, particularly in the Bantayan Islands in northern Cebu, has gotten a boost with the launching of the Cebu hub of a charter airline that provides access to…

Bizman: Research needed to address mango production woes

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/02/2017

MORE research and development initiatives are needed to help increase the production of mangoes per hectare. Justin Uy, president and chief executive officer of Profood International Corp., said that this is a way to address one of…

More tablea makers can boost PH cacao industry

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/01/2017

Cebu’s role Having more tablea makers in Cebu can help boost the cacao industry in Davao, which is the largest producer of cacao in the country. Nelia Navarro, Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas (DTI-7) officer…

28 MSE bizmen ready for DTI mentors

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/01/2017

ANOTHER batch of local entrepreneurs will undergo a mentoring program which can help them become successful in their business ventures. The third batch of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Kapatid Mentor Me mentees, comprising 28 Cebu-based…

Reclamation project of Toledo gets boost

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/31/2017

PRA inks deal to help Toledo City move project forward A proposed 11-hectare reclamation project in Toledo City, which is foreseen to spur economic development in western Cebu and decongest the province’s metropolitan area, is finally moving…

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