P25.4B investments poured in Cebu from January to June 2016

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/02/2016

Investments in Cebu for the first half of this year has reached P25.4 billion, already close to exceeding the total for the whole of 2015, despite a marked reduction in mass housing projects. The Bureau of Investments…

DTI allots P73M for ‘Yolanda corridor’ areas in northern Cebu

Dominic D. Yasay 10/26/2016

The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI 7) is earmarking P73 million next year to help more micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in one city and 15 municipalities in Cebu that belonged to…

MSMEs urged: Go green

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/25/2016

Going green is a way for small businesses to become competitive. Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas (DTI-7) Director Asteria Caberte said this as she cited the benefits gained by 94 percent of micro, small, and…

MSMEs should learn to be disaster resilient — DTI

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/24/2016

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has called for strengthened disaster resilience among micro, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) through an enhanced partnership between the government and private sectors. Jerry Clavesillas, director of DTI’s Bureau of…

No BPO has left the country, says trade dep’t

10/24/2016

NO BUSINESS processing outsourcing (BPO) company has left the country following President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration that the Philippines would “separate” from the United States, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Monday.…

Cebu LGUs urged to develop, help MSMEs in their areas

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/16/2016

Capitol to hold 3rd leg of MSME Incubator and Accelerator program Local government units (LGUs) of Cebu province are encouraged to help spur the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their localities, which would…

SSFs to boost output of dried fish makers

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/11/2016

FISHERFOLK associations from islet barangays off the towns of Sta. Fe and Bantayan in northern Cebu expect to get a boost in dried fish production from equipment donated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Elias…

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…

Tech entrepreneurs eyed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/06/2016

Barely halfway through its mentorship program for startups launched earlier this year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is already trying to reach out to more budding tech entrepreneurs in 2017. DTI Cebu Provincial Director Maria…

DTI: Buy only appliances with PS mark

Dominic D. Yasay 09/29/2016

IN LIGHT of the recent fire incident in Sitio Hillside, Barangay Talamban last Wednesday, which was reportedly caused by an overheated ceiling fan, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned the public to be wary of…

CCCI inks deal with DTI on Kapatid Ko program

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/25/2016

THE Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) last Friday signed an agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for the implementation of the latter’s mentorship program for small to medium-scale businesses here. Virgilio Espeleta,…

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…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.