Some 49 additional shared service facilities (SSF) will be established this year to enhance the needs of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region, with the Province of Antique getting the lion’s share of the project with 33 SSFs. The Province of Aklan has proposed five (5) SSFs to be established; continue reading : DTI resumes establishment of shared service facilities in WV
DTI VI acts to curb service and repair shops operating sans permit in Boracay Island
DTI VI enforcers conduct covert operations on service and repair shops operating without DTI accreditation in Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. These alleged illegal shops were located in areas away from the prying eyes of the public. The apprehension was made possible from the information tipped by residents within the area.♦
DTI VI gears for more Negosyo Centers in 2018
The DTI VI eyes establishing at least 19 Negsoyo Centers this year. These centers will be distributed in the following provinces: Aklan and Capiz with one (1) centers each, Antique with seven (7), Guimaras with two (2), Iloilo with five (5), and Negros Occidental will have three (3) more centers. The NCs provide services to continue reading : DTI VI gears for more Negosyo Centers in 2018
DTI urges contractors to register, renew PCAB licenses early to avoid penalty
Starting January 2018, the Philippine Contractor’s Accreditation Board (PCAB), one of the implementing offices under the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), an attached agency of the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) will accept the renewal of applications for CFY 2018-2019 under the following revised schedule: Last Digit of License Number / Filing continue reading : DTI urges contractors to register, renew PCAB licenses early to avoid penalty
CacaoLink – Visayas to strengthen cacao industry in the Visayas Region
The Philippine Cacao Industry Council, in cooperation with the Region VI Cacao Industry Council and in partnership with the regional offices of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture, will gather all cacao industry stakeholders to establish stronger linkages for sustainable and inclusive growth in the Visayas Region. The CacaoLink Visayas continue reading : CacaoLink – Visayas to strengthen cacao industry in the Visayas Region
Prices, supply of eggs in Guimaras stable
DTI Guimaras Provincial Office regularly monitors the prices of eggs and chicken in retail stores and at the Jordan Food Terminal Market in Jordan, Guimaras. The price monitoring showed that prices of eggs per piece ranges, as follows: Small – P 5.00 – P 5.75Medium – P 6.00 – P 6.25Large – P 6.25 – continue reading : Prices, supply of eggs in Guimaras stable
Aklanons to showcase products at SM City Iloilo
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Province of Aklan will again come together and showcase their products in the Aklan Green Product Exposition ’17 at SM City Iloilo Event Center from September 25 to October 1. This year’s product showcase, which is anchored on the theme “Go Green! Go Natural!” will offer an continue reading : Aklanons to showcase products at SM City Iloilo
BOI to lay down economic capacities of regions
The Board of Investments (BOI) is scheduled to conduct an Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) Roadshow at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in downtown Iloilo on September 8, 2017. Registration starts at 8am. The morning session will be highlighted with testimonials from BOI-registered companies from Region VI, and the presentation of Small Business Corporation on the continue reading : BOI to lay down economic capacities of regions
Capiz, a fast growing economy
Provincial Director Ermelinda P. Pollentes (center), Jose Florencio Del Rosario (in white next to PD Pollentes )as Guest Speaker representing Governor Antonio Del Rosario, PMSMEDC Vice Chair Ronald U. So(fourth from left, front row) along with partner agencies and MSME exhibitors during the opening of the Trade Expo at the Robinsons Place Roxas This year’s continue reading : Capiz, a fast growing economy
Monobloc chairs, stools inspected for product quality, safety
DTI Guimaras inspects monobloc chairs and stools for product safety and quality compliance. Retail stores in the Province of Guimaras selling monobloc chairs and stools were inspected to ensure product safety and quality compliance. Monobloc chairs and stools are some of the products issued with Mandatory Products Certification by the Bureau of Product Standards. The continue reading : Monobloc chairs, stools inspected for product quality, safety