SMEs urged to use ICT in businesses

Aileen Garcia-Yap 09/24/2015

SMALL and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to use information and communications technology (ICT) in their businesses as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is starting to roll out its nationwide free Wi-Fi pilot project. DOST…

BIR shuts down Korean resto bar

Vanessa Claire Lucero 09/21/2015

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Region 7 issued a closure order to a restaurant located in Lower Nivel Hills in Lahug, Monday morning. BIR found out that Blu Tops, a Korean resto bar, had been…

Traders back funds passport

Aileen Garcia-Yap 09/15/2015

Some Cebu-based businessmen have expressed support for a scheme allowing the cross-border marketing of mutual funds and other collective investment schemes in participating economies. The Philippines and five other members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are…

Lapu-Lapu city gov’t awards top taxpayers

Norman V. Mendoza 09/15/2015

General Milling tops list; investment code draft mulled The Lapu-Lapu city government led by Mayor Paz Radaza recognized the city’s 25 top taxpayers last Friday and called on the private sector to help in drafting an investment…

APEC senior officials decide to focus on small business, regional integration

Vanessa Lucero 09/06/2015

SENIOR officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have decided to focus on developing the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and work further on regional integration. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura Q. del Rosario, chair of…

Feasibility study on free-trade area up next year

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/06/2015

A FEASIBILITY study on the Free-Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) agreement is underway. A draft will be  presented to  international trade ministers at the start of next year. Dr. Allan Bollard, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) secretariat…

MSMEs to benefit from harmonized APEC trade rules

Vanessa Claire Lucero 09/03/2015

SENIOR trade officials from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies are trying to harmonize the Rules of Origin (ROO) to facilitate trade in the Asia-Pacific region. “This will help in simplifying trade conditions and contribute greatly to APEC…

One-stop shop for Mandaue products opens

Melissa Q. Cabahug 08/20/2015

A one-stop shop for Mandaue-made products opened last Monday in the City Times Square in the Mandaue reclamation area. At least 40 companies from Mandaue, Talisay and Minglanilla displayed their products at the one-stop shop called #iammandaue.…

Understanding millennials is key to sustainability

Vanessa Claire Lucero 08/19/2015

They don’t need to consult adults for  information or how-to’s. They simply go online and surf or watch video tutorials via YouTube. They can’t live without their mobile devices, relying on their phones or tablets for many…

Businesses told to innovate, keep up with market trends

Vanessa Claire Lucero 08/18/2015

Businesses need to innovate and adapt to the new market trends to sustain operations and retain its customer base, speakers at the recently concluded Mandaue Business Summit said. “In the 21st century, if you don’t change, you…

Villegas: Cebu has to improve infra, ease traffic to stay ahead

Vanessa Claire Lucero 08/17/2015

Cebu should improve its infrastructure and ease traffic congestion if it wants to stay ahead of the competition, economist Dr. Bernardo Villegas said. “Iloilo is going to steal your thunder if you don’t improve your infrastructure,” he…

One-stop shop opens for Mandaue products

Melissa Q. Cabahug 08/17/2015

A one-stop shop for Mandaue-made furniture, fashion accessories, food and other products will open later today at the City Times Square. The shop, called #iammandaueshop, will feature products from 40 Mandaue-based companies, said strategy communication manager Genee…

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