DTI to hold Cebu roadshow for Young Entrepreneurs Program

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Young entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to hone their entrepreneurial skills through the upcoming Young Entrepreneurs Program’s Cebu roadshow. Nannette Arbon, assistant director of the Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7), said…

UC’s entry chosen as finalist in DTI Consumer Month short film competition

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A short film showing the different life experiences of University of Cebu-Private campus senior high school students was chosen as a finalist in the short film competition initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry…

DTI to hold nationwide short film competition for Consumer Welfare Month

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/10/2019

CEBU CITY—Senior high school students who have talent in film-making now have the chance to join a 10-minute short film competition organised by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as part of the activities of the…

TESDA-7 marks National Tech Voc Day

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Applying for a job for the first time, 28-year-old Prociso Iglesia could hardly believe it when he became the first hired-on-the-spot applicant at the ongoing local and international jobs fair organized by the Technical Education…

DTI to oppose ATM fee increase

08/15/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will oppose an increase in the fee for withdrawing cash from automated teller machines (ATMs) following the lifting of the cap on the charge, according to Trade…

Cebu City targets one day processing of business permits

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government plans to further decrease the processing of business permits for establishments from its usual 30 days to a mere one day processing. Mayor Edgardo Labella said this would be…

No let-up in drive vs substandard products, DTI-7 warns retailers, importers

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) has warned retailers and importers that the agency would continue its campaign against the sales of substandard construction products. Regional Director Aster Caberte made this…

Tourism, economy among major concerns raised at Dagyaw 2019 dialog

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Concerns ranging from security to economy were raised by various sectors during the Dagyaw 2019 Dialogue held Tuesday, July 9, at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall. Dagyaw 2019 refers to the Open Government and…

Over 11K jobs available at simultaneous Independence Day job fairs in CV

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other government agencies will conduct simultaneous Independence Day job and business fairs in Central Visayas on Wednesday, June 12. In a statement, Regional Director Salome Siaton said…

DTI-7 issues violation notice to 14 Cebu retailers of construction, hardware materials

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 06/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fourteen (14) retailers of construction and hardware materials in Cebu were issued Notice of Violation (NOVs) by the Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas for selling “uncertified, inferior and substandard products.”…

Entrepreneurs urged to level up product design, packaging to gain global market access

Irene R. Sino Cruz 05/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) have to level up their product design and packaging so they could expand their market. Assistant Secretary Demphna Du-Naga of the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Operations…

Fablab UP Cebu: From megabytes to masterpieces

Isabella Kristianne M. Angan 05/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Art transcends the canvas and the paintbrush. Apart from oil paintings and massive installations reaching the ceilings of fancy museums, art can come in forms such as the packaging of your favorite brands…

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