PH needs more trade deals with world’s biggest markets

Vanessa Claire Lucero 06/19/2015

DTI official cites country’s ‘game plan’ for Asean Economic Community The Philippines needs to negotiate for fair trade agreements (FTA) with the United States and European Union to compete with other Asean countries like Vietnam and Indonesia,…

DTI offers discounts on school supplies

05/25/2015

In preparation for the school opening, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is holding the Balik Eskwela Diskwento caravans in Central Visayas. Diskwento caravans will be brought to buyers in Bohol on May 27, 30 and…

Creative industry players should work together with DTI, academe to sustain growth

Aileen Garcia-Yap 04/07/2015

Collaboration needed   Companies in the creative industry should continue to collaborate with the academe and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to sustain the sector’s growth and maintain Cebu’s image as one of the best…

No reduction of power rates, prices of goods

Melissa Q. Cabahug 01/21/2015

Energy rates and prices of basic commodities won’t go down in Cebu anytime soon despite the decline in global oil prices. Engr. Dennis Verallo, head of the utility economics department of the Visayan Electric Co. (Veco) said…

DTI distributes starter kits

PR 12/19/2014

Micro-entrepreneurs affected by Yolanda in northern Cebu regain livelihood A total of 382 micro-entrepreneurs affected by typhoon Yolanda in Bogo City and the towns of Medellin, San Remegio and Daan Bantayan in northern Cebu were given assistance…

Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi consider expansions in PH

11/18/2014

More investors coming Multinational firms engaged in pharmaceuticals and logistics are keen on further expanding their operations in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade (DTI). Citing discussions between Philippine trade officials and company executives based…

DTI approves SRP adjustment on candles effective September

08/29/2014

Effective September 17, the Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of candles with the brand “Liwanag”, will increase by 2.06% to 2.42% due to the increasing cost of paraffin wax – a major raw material used in the manufacture…

Islands Group ties up with ‘kakanin’ vendors

Aileen Garcia-Yap 08/01/2014

ISLANDS Group will open five more Islands Pasalubong shops in Cebu that will serve as a platform for the firm’s new inclusive business model. They have started offering old-time favorites or the Pinoy kakanin into their newly…

Traders pass NFA rice burden to consumers

Carine M. Asutilla 07/01/2014

Consumers are complaining that they are being forced to buy the expensive variety of NFA rice, before they can buy the cheaper NFA variety. This was done by some retailers of Bigasan ng Bayan outlets in Metro…

DTI to roll out SME roving academy

Aileen Garcia-Yap 04/01/2014

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will roll out its small and medium enterprises (SME) Roving Academy starting this month. During this morning’s Agio Forum held at the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) DTI Central Visayas information…

Release of loans for storm-hit SMEs ready

Aileen Garcia-Yap 02/04/2014

Small businesses  in northern Cebu that applied for government loans after they were hit by supertyphoon Yolanda may receive their assistance next week. Francisco Buenavides, head of the government-owned Small Business Corp. (SB Corp.), said they endorsed…

Shopping for donations? Check prevailing price list of DTI

Marian Z. Codilla 11/15/2013

For those who are planning to buy goods for their families, friends whow are victims of Typhoon Yolanda, you might want to check the prevailing price list in Cebu. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implements…

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