Tuesday, September 3, 2013

DTI turns-over SSFs to food processors in Bohol

To address the lack of modern tools in the food processing industry in Bohol, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) turned over P3M worth of food processing equipment to Calamay processors in Albuquerque and Jagna, banana processors from Sevilla, Anda, Balilihan and Maribojoc on August 30.

Heeding the call of President Aquino for all sectors of the economy to be part of the country’s “inclusive growth”, the DTI saw the need to address the market’s stringent requirements for food safety and quality and increase the competitiveness of MSMEs in Central Visayas through the Shared Service Facility Program.

SSF is a program of the DTI that aims to provide local MSME’s common service facilities, modern equipment and access to the latest technology.

With MSMEs constituting around 99% of the total business enterprises in the region most of which lack the needed facilities, DTI saw that shared services facilities can play a vital role in MSMEs complying with the product quality standard that the market demands.

A total of Php 29.584 Million funds have been allocated by the government this year for the establishment of Shared Service Facilities meant to benefit entrepreneurs and to generate jobs in Central Visayas.

The DTI’s SSF projects are expected to directly generate jobs, help the country achieve inclusive economic growth and alleviate poverty in the region. 

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DTI launches Calamay Processing SSF in Jagna, Bohol

On August 30, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for calamay processing in Can-upao, Jagna, Bohol.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between the Jagna Calamay Makers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (JACAMACO) president Maribel Bucog and DTI Central Visayas regional director Asteria Caberte.  The MOA signing was witnessed by Congressman Arthur Yap of the 3rd District of Bohol, DTI Bohol Provincial Maria Elena Arbon, Mayor Fortunato Abrenilla, Vice Mayor Bonifacio Virtudes, Jr., municipal councillors, representative of Governor Edgar Chatto Glenn Dolorito and project partners.

The Shared Service Facility (SSF) is the DTI’s flagship program to promote the development of small and medium enterprises.  The program aims to improve the quality and productivity of cooperatives, institutions and microenterprises by addressing the gaps and bottlenecks in the value chain of industry clusters by providing processing equipment for their common use.

The JACAMACO was chosen to manage the common service facility in Jagna.  Turned-over to the co-operator were the following components of the SSF package: high pressure steamer, sticky rice mill, trolleys, heat gun, digital weighing scale, stainless racks with trays and stainless steel tables.   These equipment will help the cooperative and other food producers in complying with the requirements of food safety standards.

The DTI is hoping that with the acquisition of these equipment, the JACAMACO can focus on the more important aspects of ensuring product quality, safety, and  production efficiency in order to enhance the Calamay’s competitiveness and better the income of members of JACAMACO.

With MSMEs constituting around 99% of the total business enterprises in the region most of which lack the needed facilities, DTI saw that shared services facilities can play a vital role in MSMEs complying with the product quality that the market demands.

A total of Php 29.584 Million funds have been allocated by the government this year for the establishment of Shared Service Facilities meant to benefit entrepreneurs and to generate jobs in Central Visayas.

The DTI’s SSF projects are expected to directly generate jobs, help the country achieve inclusive economic growth and alleviate poverty in the region.




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Friday, August 16, 2013

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Sandugo Trade Expo still open to visitors & buyers until July 28

Bohol Governor Edgar M. Chatto, DTI Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya, DTI Assistant Secretary Blesilda Lantayona, DTI 7 Regional Director Asteria Caberte and DTI Provincial Director Ma. Elena Arbon led the Sandugo Trade Expo’s opening program and ceremonial ribbon cutting on July 24, 2013  at the Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.


A simultaneous launching of the SME Roving Academy and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) for MSMEs project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) was also made during the opening program of the Sandugo Trade Expo 2013.

SSF is a project of the government meant to improve the quality and productivity of microenterprises and MSMEs by addressing the gaps and bottlenecks in the value chain of priority industry clusters through the provision of processing equipment for the common use of the Microenterprises and SMEs.

Around Php 30 Million have been allotted for the Shared Services Facility (SSF) project in Central Visayas.


Shared Service Facilities or SSFs were recently launched in Bohol and Siquijor.  These include meat processing facility in Catigbian, Bohol on July 12. On July 19, Shared Service facilities were launched for the wood craft industry and Bayong production in Siquijor.


The SME Roving Academy in Bohol held forums and workshops on green practices and food safety for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Also among the activities under the Sandugo Trade Expo was the Green Forum, a joint effort of the Department of Trade and Industry and the German  Technical Agency GIZ under the Promotion of Green Economic Development  Project (ProGED). 

Now on its 8th year as a regional trade fair, the Sandugo Trade Expo features timeless interpretations of locally made products focusing on heritage, culture and environment protection through ecologically-friendly, sustainable and indigenous materials. More specifically, products exhibited included furnishings and fixtures, wearables, fashion accessories, and processed food.

The trade exhibit runs until tomorrow, July 28, 2013 and will be open from 8:00 in the morning to 9:00 in the evening. 




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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Sandugo Trade Expo highlights green products & initiatives on July 24-28

More than 90 exhibitors coming from the Visayas and Mindanao will participate in the  Sandugo Regional Trade Expo at the Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City on July 24-28, 2013.

Working on the theme “Go green. Buy local.”, this year’s trade event will feature environment friendly product lines and prototypes for handicraft, processed food, fashion accessories, gifts, decors and housewares. This is in support of Philippine tourism and the Promotion of Green  Economic Development (ProGED), a joint project of the DTI and the Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) , a German Technical Agency. 

Other activities of the trade fair will include a Green Forum on July 25 and an SME Roving Academy and National Competitiveness Council Roadshow on July 26.

National and international buyers are also expected to be present during the fair, including exporters, buying agents, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and subcontractors.

Booths will also be set up at the Island City Mall to display green initiatives and the wealth of natural wonders in the country that are available for tourists and visitors.

ProGED is a project that addresses climate change and environmental threats from the perspective of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines. DTI recognizes
the strong link between the green development path and enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises

The Philippine government is currently encouraging MSMEs to adopt energy saving and recycling measures that will contribute to a sustainable environment and reduce waste. Research shows that there is a growing trend for visitors to seek out tourism businesses that take an ethical approach to the environment, and many of these visitors are prepared to pay more for ‘greener’ products and services.


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Friday, April 26, 2013

DTI warns public on the use of butane canister filled with LPG


The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warns the public of the rampant unsafe practice of the use of butane canisters as containers for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The DTI cautions that these canisters are not intended and designed for LPG and therefore may pose danger to users and households.  Based on the Philippine National Standard (PNS) 03-01:2000, only welded steel cylinders with a water capacity of 1 liter to 150 liters are intended for storage and transport of LPG.

Butane canisters are not compliant with quality and safety requirements for LPG refill. As such, it may leak and emit hazardous gas and cause explosion and fire, thus posing danger.

The DTI urges the public to report any information on the said unsafe  practice DTI Direct 751.3330 or at the nearest DTI Regional/ Provincial Office.



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2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines is now open for nominations

 
A press briefing on the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Award was conducted by SGV & Co. on April 26, 2013 at the SGV office, Insular Life Building, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City.


This is part of SGV's annual roadshow to encourage nomin...ations throughout the country.


This is part of SGV's annual roadshow to encourage nomin...ations throughout the country.


The following award categories are open for nominations: Master Entrepreneur, Small Business Entrepreneur, Social Entrepreneur and Woman Entrepreneur.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines was launched in 2003 by the SGV Foundation, Inc. It has since become an anticipated business recognition program of its kind in the country. The program aims to identify, acknowledge and encourage entrepreneurial business people who, through their passion, hard work and dedication, help boost our economy, underpin our future and create wealth and employment for so many persons.

Each year, the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards country winners gather in Monte Carlo, Monaco to vie for the world’s most prestigious business award – the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In addition, all country winners are inducted into the exclusive Entrepreneur of the Year Academy which was created as a lasting tribute to innovative and outstanding entrepreneurs whose commitment to quality and excellence are vital in driving the global economy.

Nominations may be given to the Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines SGV Foundation or through the SGV office in Cebu. Here is a short video link: http://youtu.be/8jGshnT3rPk

Nominations for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award Philippines will be received by SGV until May 31, 2013.



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