“We should support and maintain an open, fair, predictable, transparent and rules-based multilateral trading system as embodied in the WTO,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez conveyed to his fellow trade ministers as he recalled the importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) at the Informal WTO Ministerial Meeting held in Shanghai, continue reading : The Philippines calls for action for the next WTO Ministerial Conference and the Modernization of Trade Rules at the Informal WTO Ministerial Meeting in Shanghai, China
Seamancor Eco Developers Inc.
Sabang, Prieto Diaz, Seamancor Eco Developers Inc. was conceived on December 6, 1994 and started a pilot project on Eco-Tourism. There you can see mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs from their fish sanctuary. For years, they have protected the area against illegal fishing and other factors that might bring adverse effect to the sea. continue reading : Seamancor Eco Developers Inc.
Prime Legacy Bags
Prime Legacy, Inc. in Daraga, Albay has gone a long way since 2001, when Nacion sisters decided to put it up as a corporation, a business they inherited from their parents. Its growth can be attributed to the persevering Nacion sisters who are both hands-on in the business and both discovered their passion in product continue reading : Prime Legacy Bags
The House Of Pili
A visit to Bicol is not complete without trying its famous pili nuts and other pili delicacies. Truly an enchanting indulgence. Every bite is a heaven’s delight! WELCOME TO THE HOME OF PILI NUT PRODUCTS. Nutritious, delectable and the next big thing to hit the international market. The Pili nut has indeed come a long continue reading : The House Of Pili
Agusan del Norte: JIDA Aqua Resources
BOTTLING BOUNTY OF THE SEA In Butuan City, small-scale fisherfolks are no stranger to days when they would go home with almost empty nets. On slow days, they would typically often bring home bangus or milkfish fingerlings which are sold on a low price in the market. Despite their hard work, there are times when continue reading : Agusan del Norte: JIDA Aqua Resources
North Cotabato: Manna’s Alternative Herbal Products
Concocting the alternatives “It is not about the capital. It’s about what your heart desires.” This is what Ms. Lucrecia Magno Neri, or Luz as her friends call her, from Midsayap, North Cotabato keeps on saying as she recalls how her entrepreneurial journey began. A former development worker in a non-government organization (NGO), Luz ventured continue reading : North Cotabato: Manna’s Alternative Herbal Products
Davao Del Sur: Balutakay Coffee Farmers’ Association (BACOFA)
COFFEE ROAST TO BOAST In the southern reach of Mindanao lies the hinterland Purok Pluto, where coffee farms are found essential to the livelihood of over 150 farmers who reside in Sitio Balutakay, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Located at the peak of the mountains in Davao Del Sur, Purok Pluto serves as a haven to continue reading : Davao Del Sur: Balutakay Coffee Farmers’ Association (BACOFA)
Lanao del Norte: Pater Al-Kuwait Foods Manufacturing
Leveling up the spice of life Rexaniel Saburnido, the man behind the bottled palapa in Iligan City, always wanted to set up a business, despite having limited capital and resources on hand. He took this as a challenge and decided to test the waters by putting up his own restaurant, which he called Pater Al-Kuwait. continue reading : Lanao del Norte: Pater Al-Kuwait Foods Manufacturing
Zamboanga City: Baking a Hit Recipe
Baking a Hit Recipe Instead of taking a rest upon retirement, Ester Perez ventured into a business to sustain herself and remain productive. Upon her retirement, she put up a small bakery in her hometown Guisao, Zamboanga City in 2009. The bakery, initially employing just one baker, only offered pandesal. As the bakery grew, it continue reading : Zamboanga City: Baking a Hit Recipe
Zamboanga del Norte: Cassava Growers and Processors Association
UPROOTING POVERTY THROUGH COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT Long regarded as a poor man’s crop, cassava now brings pride and stable livelihood in Dapitan City, a third class city on the northeastern coast of Zamboanga del Norte. These starchy tubers growing in tropical climates are made into crunchy, mouth-watering snacks that are sold in parts of Luzon, Visayas, continue reading : Zamboanga del Norte: Cassava Growers and Processors Association