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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