DTI launches AI-centered Fiesta Haraya Bai 2024 in Cebu

Cebu City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proudly launched Fiesta Haraya Bai 2024, a month-long celebration honoring Filipino creativity, innovation, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative industries in the Central Visayas region last November 8. The festival, which centered on the AI wave, brought together an inspiring lineup of continue reading : DTI launches AI-centered Fiesta Haraya Bai 2024 in Cebu

SEAL-BETA empowers Cebu MSMEs through training and trade fair opportunities

CEBU – Around 30 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu successfully completed the Small Enterprise Acceleration Lab (SEAL) – Business Expansion thru Training and Acceleration (BETA) program, which was designed to elevate businesses through workshops and trade fair activities aimed at enhancing market competitiveness and accelerating growth. The program, held from October 1-4, continue reading : SEAL-BETA empowers Cebu MSMEs through training and trade fair opportunities

DTI ‘Prefer Pinoy’ Cebu roadshow empowers local businesses, LGUs to boost local procurement

CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully hosted the fifth leg of the Prefer Pinoy Roadshow in Cebu City on October 23, 2024, bringing together local businesses and government procurement officers to promote the Domestic Bidder (DoBid) Certificate of Preference Program. The program, designed to prioritize locally produced goods in government procurement, continue reading : DTI ‘Prefer Pinoy’ Cebu roadshow empowers local businesses, LGUs to boost local procurement

DTI Cebu hosts consumer forum to combat online scams for Consumer Welfare Month

CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Cebu hosted a consumer forum featuring expert speakers from various government agencies to help consumers guard against online scams on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 in Cebu City. Representatives from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) VII, the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit (RACU) VII, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Visayas, continue reading : DTI Cebu hosts consumer forum to combat online scams for Consumer Welfare Month

DTI Cebu urges online sellers to register via BNRS and BMBE for tax exemptions and benefits amid new tax regulations

CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging online sellers and digital entrepreneurs in Cebu to register their business names through the Business Name Registration System (BNRS) at bnrs.dti.gov.ph and follow this with the Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE)-ONLINE registration at bmbe.dti.gov.ph. This initiative is crucial in light of the Internet Transactions continue reading : DTI Cebu urges online sellers to register via BNRS and BMBE for tax exemptions and benefits amid new tax regulations

DTI Cebu participates in the ‘Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat’ to empower local MSMEs

CEBU — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Cebu took part in the simultaneous nationwide initiative, “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat,” held at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, Cebu City. The event was spearheaded by the Office of the President – Presidential Management Staff (PMS), in coordination with the Office of the Presidential continue reading : DTI Cebu participates in the ‘Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat’ to empower local MSMEs

DTI Cebu supports CEFBEX 2024, driving economic growth and showcasing Cebu’s culinary excellence

CEBU – The 13th Cebu Food and Beverages Expo (CEFBEX 2024) successfully wrapped up, leaving a significant mark on Cebu’s food and beverage industry. Held from September 12 to 15, 2024 at the IC3 Convention Center, the event attracted thousands of visitors and provided a vital platform for local businesses to showcase products, forge new continue reading : DTI Cebu supports CEFBEX 2024, driving economic growth and showcasing Cebu’s culinary excellence

DTI 7 empowers youth entrepreneurs in Siquijor

SIQUIJOR – The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 (DTI-7) successfully hosted its Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), “You Can BYOB! (Be Your Own Boss)” workshop from September 3 to 6, 2024, in the Province of Siquijor. This hands-on, activity-driven training was designed to equip young participants with essential entrepreneurial skills, empowering them to conceptualize, design, continue reading : DTI 7 empowers youth entrepreneurs in Siquijor

DTI and Go Negosyo empower local MSMEs at “LAB For All” rollout in Cebu

TALISAY, CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) – Go Negosyo, played a key role in the rollout of the Lingap at Alagang Bayanihan (LAB) for All Program in Cebu, spearheaded by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Held on August 29, 2024, at the Adventist continue reading : DTI and Go Negosyo empower local MSMEs at “LAB For All” rollout in Cebu

DTI Cebu empowers 438 sari-preneurs through Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program

CEBU CITY – In a concerted effort to empower micro entrepreneurs and bolster the local economy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu successfully gathered 438 sari-sari store owners from across Cebu Province for the nationwide live viewing of the Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program (SSSAP) Module 3: “e-Level Up ang Puhunan.” The “Tindahan Mo, continue reading : DTI Cebu empowers 438 sari-preneurs through Sari-Sari Store Advancement Program