REGION 7 NEWS
CEBU, November 2024 — DTI Cebu recognized top local government units (LGUs) during its 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Provincial Awards held at the Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Cebu City. The event honored the outstanding accomplishments of LGUs in Cebu, emphasizing their achievements in fostering economic dynamism,
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METRO MANILA – The vibrant creative spirit of Central Visayas took center stage as DTI Region 7 officially opened the Fiesta Haraya: Visayas and Mindanao Leg during the Christmas Village 2024 at MegaTrade Hall 2-3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. This five-day event, running from November 30 to December 4, 2024,
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CEBU – Cebu-assisted entrepreneurs of DTI's One Town, One Product (OTOP) program, or "OTOPreneurs," proudly displayed a selection of their finest local products at the cultural event for the delegates of the 59th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Asia and Pacific Regions, held on October 17, 2024
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CEBU – Sixteen (16) dedicated Cebuano entrepreneurs from various parts of the province of Cebu proudly celebrated their graduation from the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program, marking a significant milestone in their business journeys and an inspiring chapter for Cebu’s thriving entrepreneurial landscape. The intimate yet impactful ceremony highlighted the
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CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carmen, officially launched a new Negosyo Center at the Municipal Hall on October 28, 2024. This marks the 37th Negosyo Center in Cebu Province, furthering DTI’s mission to make
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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