DTI program targets tech-based startups

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/26/2017

FOLLOWING the success of its mentorship program for micro, small, and medium enterprises, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to embark on a similar project this time for tech-based startups. Dubbed as Startup Island…

Real estate broker eyes slice of local hilot market

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/26/2017

Whenever her kids would get fever or just simply start coughing, Myrna Cabrera-Ybiernas would apply vapor rub on their chests or shoulders and start massaging them to ease their discomfort. While medicine helps, she believes there is…

Entrepreneur sees promise of goat farming venture

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/19/2017

A fifty-six-year-old entrepreneur never intended his 10-hectare property to become what it is today — a growing, successful goat farm. In fact, Eddie Aguilar of Barangay Gunting in Barili town in southwest Cebu, had first intended to…

Why Cebu can continue to attract more Asian visitors

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/14/2017

DESPITE similarities among countries in the Asean region, a local tourism stakeholder pointed out that the Philippines, particularly Cebu, can still draw more Asian visitors with its diverse and unique product offerings. This comes as Central Visayas,…

Cebu City dad pushes bid to increase taxes on banks

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/14/2017

  In order to increase revenues for Cebu City, a councilor is proposing to increase the taxes imposed by the city on banks and other financial institutions. But during a public hearing on the proposed ordinance by…

Construction supply firm faces closure

Intern 11/08/2017

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he will order the closure of Vic Enterprises at MJ Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City, even after its owner visited him in his office to ask for reconsideration. “Many told me that…

If only

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/27/2017

Lulu Trinidad Ocampo exudes that energetic “can do” spirit that has made her elegant “Bags for Life” enterprise a life-changer for many in our communities. It was exciting to see her again and her eye-catching hand-painted bags,…

Cebu’s cacao farmers to get boost: Study, cash aid eyed

Irene R. Sino Cruz, Morexette B. Erram 08/22/2017

Realizing the economic potential of the local cacao industry, the Cebu Provincial Agriculture Office will push for more financial assistance from the Cebu provincial government, but only after the office complete its study on the cacao farmers…

Startups urged: Be exporters

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/29/2017

Entrepreneurs told to avail of DTI program to help them export their products More start-up businesses were encouraged to take steps to become full-fledged exporters as the export industry is expected to experience a rebound this year,…

Gov’t urged to develop markets first to make programs sustainable

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/06/2017

WHILE the Capitol is already at work building the capacity of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in the province, a development worker said more should be done in terms of market development. Mariel Vincent Rapisura, president…

MSMEs to use e-commerce knowledge to expand markets

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/09/2017

FOURTEEN micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to expand their markets and become more competitive after completing a workshop on e-commerce organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The 14 ventures have been…

Gothong partners with Japan firm, eyes Asean market

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/09/2017

The Gothong Southern Group of Companies is primed to capitalize on the Asean integration after its recent partnership with a Japanese logistics firm. Alessandro Lampayan, Gothong’s logistics unit’s chief operations officer, said their joint venture with Suzue…

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