DTI to roll out improved MSME dev’t plan in Jan.

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/09/2016

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is expected reach out to more budding entrepreneurs as it is rolling out the micro, small, and medium-scale enterprise (MSME) development plan 2017-2022 by January next year. Trade Assistant Secretary…

DTI picks startup linking farmers, consumers

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/02/2016

AN electronic commerce website that seeks to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers was among five local startups chosen for the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) mentorship program. Queeny Jane Cabizares, Fresh2ket CEO, said she…

DTI urges consumers: Report erring retailers

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/22/2016

Consumers are encouraged to report to the Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) retailers that sell beyond the set price ceiling of basic commodities in the region. Zaide Bation, DTI Cebu Consumer Welfare division…

DTI calls on public to attend trade consultations

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/21/2016

THE public should actively participate in consultations on the country’s trade engagements, the regional Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. During Wednesday’s public consultation on the Philippine-Europe trade engagement, DTI Asst. Regional Director Nelia Navarro said…

Gov’t urged to regulate int’l shipping firms’ subcharges

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/18/2016

Three business groups in Cebu are calling for the regulation of container imbalance and port congestion subcharges imposed by international shipping lines that use the Cebu International Port as port of discharge. In a joint manifesto, the…

Cebu-based tech startups, students join LaunchPad mentoring program

Dominic D. Yasay 09/08/2016

NINETEEN teams composed of tech startups and business students in Cebu gathered at the Azia Suites and Residences in Cebu City for the LaunchPad Mentoring Program yesterday. The whole-day event is aimed at helping applicants create innovative…

Philippine seaweeds safe, says industry leader

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/07/2016

GROUPS making claims that the seaweeds from the Philippines spread diseases should make sure their reports are based on thorough study as these statements are hurting local farmers, an industry leader said. Maximo Richohermoso, chairman of the…

Tech startups, students join LaunchPad mentoring program

Dominic Yasay 09/07/2016

NINETEEN teams composed of tech startups and business students in Cebu gathered at the Azia Suites for the LaunchPad Mentoring Program. The whole-day event is aimed at helping applicants create innovative ideas for software product business that…

DTI reaches out to MSMEs through Negosyo Centers

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/05/2016

Seventh business center in Cebu opens in Tuburan town, midwestern Cebu The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Cebu expects to reach out to more entrepeneurs in the province with the establishment of additional Negosyo Centers…

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…

Anti-butane refilling ordinance for implementation soon

Norman V. Mendoza 08/26/2016

It all started with three fire incidents last year that were all sparked by refilled butane canisters. Then followed by another blaze last week in the densely populated community of Sitio Arca, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City which…

Tech startups need mentors, says DTI Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/24/2016

AN official from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Cebu emphasized the importance of networking in the growth of the local tech startup community. DTI Cebu Provincial Director Maria Elena Arbon said that while Cebu…

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