Cebu exporters triumph at Manila FAME 2024, securing top honors with prestigious KATHA Awards

CEBU – Two Cebu-based exporters made waves at the renowned Manila FAME 2024, as Bon-Ace Fashion Tools, Inc. and Finali Furniture and Home Accessories Co. bagged three out of the five major awards for product design at the prestigious KATHA Awards, further solidifying Cebu’s position as a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in the global continue reading : Cebu exporters triumph at Manila FAME 2024, securing top honors with prestigious KATHA Awards

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

11 local startups complete DTI 7 STARTUPISLAND.PH mentoring program

CENTRAL VISAYAS – Eleven startups from Bohol and Cebu showcased their innovative solutions and entrepreneurial progress during the highly anticipated STARTUPISLAND.PH demo day and graduation on Friday, October 18, 2024 in Cebu City. These startups successfully completed the rigorous mentoring program and delivered their pitches to an esteemed panel of investors, industry leaders, and stakeholders. continue reading : 11 local startups complete DTI 7 STARTUPISLAND.PH mentoring program

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 rolls out MSME Digitalization Caravan 2.0: Empowering entrepreneurs through digital payments

CEBU – Building on the success of last year’s initiative, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Cebu is proud to present the MSME Digitalization Caravan 2.0. This year’s caravan continues DTI’s mission to drive digital transformation across Cebu’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), providing entrepreneurs with the tools and expertise they need continue reading : DTI Cebu rolls out MSME Digitalization Caravan 2.0: Empowering entrepreneurs through digital payments

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