Cebu MSMEs set to experience DTI’s ‘Mentor Me’ program

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/12/2016

THE “Kapatid” project, a program aimed at developing micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) through mentorship, will soon be rolled out in Cebu. Nelia Navarro, Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas (DTI 7) assistant regional director,…

Biz leaders say sector doing OK, but some local folks wary

Dominic D. Yasay 09/11/2016

“It’s business as usual for Cebu City.” Melanie Ng, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) president, said this when asked about impact of the the heightened security on the businesses in the city. “Everything is very…

Surprised by drug war’s effect, biz leaders back Digong’s drive

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/11/2016

If gov’t’s effort can bring safer business climate, then it’s good for all industries — exec Conclusion The war on drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration has drawn flak from international human rights groups, but it has…

Stench could turn off investors, but it will be resolved — CCCI

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/02/2016

THE foul odor from the Inayawan landfill wafting through the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City could turn off future investors, but a local business leader remained hopeful that the problem can be resolved before new…

Ormoc confab seen to bring in investments in Visayas

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/01/2016

MORE investments are expected to come into the Visayas following the staging of the 25th Area Business Conference (VABC) this month. Ted Locson Jr., head of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) external affairs division,…

Biz leaders: Move to create more business opportunities

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/31/2016

This is what the business sector has been waiting for. Melanie Ng, president of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), said this to describe the recent move of three government agencies to reduce the time…

DOLE gears up for start of ‘stop endo’ campaign

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/23/2016

With the consultations on labor contractualization completed, the Labor Department will soon start assessing business establishments as part of its implementation of the “Stop Endo” campaign. “The central office (DOLE) has already finished its three consultations in…

Visayas flights’ transfer to Clark certain — Dino

Connie E. Fernandez, Joey Gabieta, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/21/2016

Move to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport It is just a matter of time that some domestic fights from the Visayas will land at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga. According to Secretary Michael Dino, Presidential…

DOLE warns business establishments of ‘fake’ agents

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/19/2016

The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE 7) has warned local businesses of potential scams arising from the national government’s drive to eliminate contractualization. Lawyer Roy Buenafe, DOLE 7 Mediation Arbitration and Legal Service…

Gov’t urged to make available certain services in regions

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/18/2016

The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has asked the presidential assistant for the Visayas to help lobby for certain government services to be made available in the regions. CCCI president Melanie Ng said that business…

Worried Cebu biz leaders call for talks

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/17/2016

The 50-50 flight rerouting scheme proposal where half of the flights in the Visayas area will be diverted to Clark International Airport and the other half will be allowed to continue to land at the Ninoy Aquino…

Gov’t urged to make investing in rehab centers sustainable

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/15/2016

A Cebuano business leader said there is a need to find options to make investing in drug rehabilitation centers lucrative as a business. Glenn Soco, president of the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), said Corporate…

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