FACES OF CEBU: Josryle Montecillo Molde, 28, self-made entrepreneur

Emmariel Ares 07/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Josryle Montecillo Molde is a firm believer of the saying, “When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.” And his eventful journey shows that this 28-year-old man truly made the best of life…

Small business travails

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 01/25/2022

It’s that time of year again when many a small entrepreneur is led to throw up his/her hands in anguish over all the paperwork and legwork they must do to renew their business permits and update tax…

Big and bad?

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 09/21/2021

Is big business bad? Is big business dominance in our economy leading us away from inclusive growth and development, the professed goal of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) for at least three decades now? It may look…

Never a dull ride in this Cebu taxi cab

Immae Lachica 03/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Remember the viral taxi store in Cebu? Well, this is it now! From selling goodies, the cab has now transformed into some sort of a museum for currencies as it displays different bills as…

DTI-7 extends reach to villages in ‘Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay’

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo with PR 08/10/2019

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is extending its reach to the villages in a bid to bring government assistance closer to the countryside and encourage more barangay-based businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors. This is made possible…

MSME advocate urges entrepreneurs to start small

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/26/2016

“SMALL is the new big.” Carl Balita, chairman of the Quezon City chapter of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), cited this marketing trend during last week’s Social Entrepreneurship Conference at the Cebu City Marriott…

Alternative lending sources may solve financing woes

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/09/2016

As access to financing remains a challenge for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country despite government efforts to develop this sector, trade officials are encouraging entrepreneurs in this sector to avail of financing from…

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