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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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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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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NCC encourages businessmen to participate in the online BPLS Customer Satisfaction Survey

The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) is encouraging businessmen to answer the online Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) Customer Satisfaction Survey at http://www.competitive.org.ph/.

This online survey will enable the NCC to evaluate the satisfaction level of businessmen with regard to the renewal process for Business Permit in their city or municipality and to help Local Government Units in the Philippines improve their services. 

The BPLS aims to reduce the cost of doing business by streamlining through adoption of one form, reduced steps, days and signatories for new application and business renewals thus resulting to more efficient business  environment both at  the LGU and national levels.

The National Competitiveness Council was formed last October 2006 as a Public-Private Task Force on Philippine Competitiveness by virtue of Presidential Executive Order No. 571, amended to E.O. no. 44 by the present administration to address the improvement of the country’s competitiveness from the bottom third of competitiveness rankings to the top third by 2016.

The council is chaired by Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. Domingo for the public sector and co-chaired by Mr. Guillermo M. Luz for the private sector.

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DTI & GIZ HOLD SOFT LAUNCH OF PROGED AND FINAL EVENT OF PSP SMEDSEP ON OCT 24

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will hold the soft launch of the Promotion of Green Economic Development (ProGED) Philippines Project on 24 October at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City.

From a statement released by the trade department, ProGED is a new development cooperation project between DTI and GIZ, which hopes to address the emergent need of greening the Philippine economy toward sustainable development and inclusive growth. Specifically, the development of micro, small and medium enterprises in the Tourism sector will be the focus of the new project that will commence early next year.  

On the same day of the ProGED launch is the final event of the PSP SMEDSEP that celebrates the success of the DTI and GIZ partnership in the implementation of the highly successful over nine years private sector promotion program.

The DTI and GIZ partnership also worked for the success of development approaches such as the local and regional economic development (LRED), business permit and licensing system (BPLS), cash flow based lending, private sector provision of business development services (BDS) and promotion of market system development (MSD) and value chain (VC).

To spread widely the development results achieved by PSP SMEDSEP among media representatives and the general public, a press conference will be held earlier on the same day. Expected to serve as panellists in the conference are GIZ Philippines and the Pacific Regional Director Robert Kressirer, DTI Undersecretary Merly Cruz, GIZ Program Manager Dr Volker Steigerwald and DTI Directors Dominic Abad, Cynthia Nierras and Nelia Navarro,
 

As a way to show appreciation for covering various activities under the program, PSP SMEDSEP knowledge products will be given to all media practitioners who will attend the conference. These products will include the PSP SMEDSEP Book, the Magazine of Success Stories, Cases and Good Practices (both in hard and soft copies) and a PSP SMEDSEP film, which will be stored in USB sticks.

The USB sticks will also contain other knowledge products produced by the program all throughout its almost a decade of implementation, including program briefs, fact sheets, reference documents, consultancy reports, researches and studies. They will be useful to local media representatives in helping them get a fuller understanding and appreciation of the successful work done by DTI and GIZ in the program.

PSP SMEDSEP contributed to the efforts of the Philippine government to improve the framework conditions for private sector development in the country.  It was implemented in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry at the national, regional and provincial levels on behalf of the Philippine government and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

At the national level, PSP SMEDSEP’s advisory service helped shape the 2011 to 2016 National Strategy for MSME Development which has been adopted by the Philippine Development Plan of the Aquino Administration.

GIZ is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations owned by the German Government. For 30 years, it has been providing forward looking contributions to political, economic, ecological and social development in partner countries.

GIZ supports reform and change processes in an increasingly globalized world, often working under difficult conditions. Its major approach to facilitate change is promoting capacity development of people and partner organizations as well as improving institutions and frame conditions in partner countries. The joint projects and programs are outcome and impact oriented and contributes towards socioeconomic progress.


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DTI & GIZ HOLD MSME NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JULY 19-20

The Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit Private Sector Promotion Program (GIZ PSP) are jointly organizing the first MSME Development Councils National Conference. 

According to the DTI BSMED, the National Conference will be held on July 19 and 20,2012, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu City. 

The conference will be participated by at least 150 representatives of the National and Provincial MSMED Councils, officials from the DTI Head Office and 86 provinces nationwide, Secretariat Heads and the GIZ, DTI said.

DTI explained that the MSMEDC National Conference seeks to create greater awareness, commitment and action to the administration’s ‘Big Push’ policy for MSME development; present the highlights of the DTI and GIZ PSP Program and its contribution to MSME development; clarify the functional mandates of the Provincial MSMED Councils (PSMEDCs); share and learn from good practices and exemplar initiatives; create and reinforce networks toward mutually beneficial partnerships. 

DTI revealed the activities lined up for the conference that include presentation of good practices such as the use of the GIZ Capacity WORKS management model and others exemplifying the delivery of the MSMEDC functions, namely: policy formulation, program advocacy, program coordination and integration. 

There will also be a showcase of value chain and local regional economic development (LRED) approaches adapted in the implementation of the MSME Development Plan.  DTI added that exemplary initiatives of MSMEs on development global themes that include gender, climate change, migration and corporate social responsibility will be similarly tackled.

Provincial MSMED Councils policy, program, activity and projects (PPAPs) proposed by Provincial MSMED Councils (PSMEDCs) that need to be elevated for approval of national government agency will be packaged and endorsed by the National MSMEDC to the concerned office.

Knowledge products such as collaterals on the PPAPs that were introduced and implemented by the Provincial MSMED Councils will likewise be placed on exhibit as a side event during the Conference.

Members of the MSMED Council are the following: Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Agriculture, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Tourism, Small Business Corporation, private sector representatives including MSME sector in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, banking sector and labor sector.

For inquiries, interested parties are advised to call the DTI provincial Offices.  In Central Visayas, they may call the following numbers: BOHOL PROVINCIAL OFFICE at tel# (63) 038-501-8260, CEBU PROVINCIAL OFFICE at tel# (63)(032) 412-1863 / 253-2631, NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL OFFICE at tel# (63)(035) 422-2764, SIQUIJOR PROVINCIAL OFFICE at tel. # (63)035-480-9065. (ends)

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