DTI-7 to launch Negosyo sa Barangay in Cebu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—To bring their services to the lower-income municipalities, the Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) will launch the Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay in Cebu and in Negros Oriental in August. DTI-7 Regional…

DTI-7 targets P40M sales for Sandugo trade expo

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/19/2019

CEBU CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) expects to generate P40 million sales at the upcoming Sandugo Trade Expo to be held next week in Tagbilaran City. Regional Director Aster Caberte…

Central Visayas economic growth this year to boost job opportunities

Irene R. Sino Cruz 05/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) says there will be more jobs created this year due to the projected growth in the region’s economy. “As we celebrate Labor Day, we also…

DTI-7 charges Cebu, Bohol firms for Standards Law violation

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas has issued formal charges against 18 businesses in Cebu and Bohol for violation of the Standards law. DTI-7 seized various products such as construction…

LGU execs warned: Don’t use election as excuse to slacken off in gov’t transactions

Rosalie O. Abatayo 03/25/2019

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chairman Dante Jimenez has warned incumbent government officials against slackening in dealing with government transactions because of election affairs and politicking. Jimenez, who met with regional directors of the…

IFEX to open up new domestic, international markets for exhibitors

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/05/2019

CEBU CITY—Participation in the upcoming 2019 International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines will help small food businesses access domestic and international markets. Rowena Mendoza, assistant project director, operations group 2 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)…

DTI-7 to give 65 products from CV a marketing push

Victor Anthony Silva 07/11/2017

GO LOKAL PROGRAM SIXTY-five products in Central Visayas have been chosen by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as candidates for its Go Lokal Program, a free marketing platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…

Mentor Me graduate aims to duplicate Thirsty’s success

Dominic D. Yasay 12/14/2016

A LOCAL entrepreneur is aiming to duplicate what Cebuano businessman Bunny Pages’ fruit shake business, Thirsty, has attained. Terence Neil Padrique, 38, is the owner of The Lemon Co., a one-year-old business venture he started in May…

Gifts, decor, houseware sector gears up for spike in demand

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/29/2016

CONSUMER spending in the coming holiday season this December is expected to boost demand for gifts, decor and houseware (GDH). Venus Genson, president of the GDH sector in Cebu, said this demand would be further bolstered by…

Aloguinsan recognition sets benchmark for other towns

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/28/2016

Local tourism stakeholders welcomed the recognition of Aloguinsan town in Cebu as among the world’s top 100 tourism destinations and encouraged other local governments in the province to draw inspiration from the municipality. Judy Gabato, OIC of…

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…

Exercise your rights, DTI tells consumers

Vanessa Claire Lucero 11/25/2015

The Department of Trade and Industry in Region 7 (DTI 7) is reminding consumers and retailers of their rights and responsibilities as consumer spending goes on high gear with the holiday season. Consumers should “exercise their right…

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