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…

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…

Butane canisters spark road fire, calls to ban refilling renewed

Carmel Loise Matus, Rabboni Centino Borbon, Rene F. Alima 08/11/2016

A delivery truck loaded with butane canisters exploded early morning yesterday at the South Coastal Road near the South Road Properties (SRP) after it rammed into a school bus, leaving behind a trail of destruction which a…

Digital startups get a push from DTI

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/09/2016

IN order to help the Cebu business sector understand the startup ecosystem better, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has spearheaded a seminar for its partners today. DTI Cebu Director Maria Elena Arbon said more than…

Co-working spaces trend leads to ‘good’ office in Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/31/2016

THE rise of startups, a greater number of millenials in the work force, and the trend toward self-employment have driven the opening of co-working spaces across the world, a Japanese web developer said. Seito Horiguchi, president of…

DTI to give startups a boost to become small enterprises

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/14/2016

Startups can now have the needed boost to launch their business ideas to become real small and medium enterprises through the Department of Trade and Industry’s Launchpad program. “Launchpad seeks to bring these startups to a certain…

DTI exec on West PH Sea ruling: Business will find a way

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/14/2016

BOTH the government and private sector are not worried that the United Nations (UN) Arbitral Tribunal’s recent ruling on the West Philippine Sea may affect trade relations between the Philippines and China. DTI Cebu Provincial Director Maria…

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