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DTI Central Visayas Kalampusan November 2015

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DTI fortifies Negosyo

Center frontline

services

DTI Cebu holds

Cacao Industry

techno-investment

forum

ProGED, HRRACI &

DTI conduct

seminar on Energy

Management

System for hotels

in Cebu

DTI warns

consumers to be

wary when buying

firecrackers

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ovember unfurled with more enterprisingindividuals availing of the services offered by

Negosyo Centers in Region 7.

With many already established nationwide, the DTI hasbeen continually encouraging Micro, Small and MediumEnterprises (MSMEs) in Central Visayas , particularlythose aspiring to open a business, to take advantage ofthe services offered by Negosyo Centers.

As DTI RO7 continues to extend its full assistance in thetransition of the Negros Island Region (NIR), DTI7 RDand NIR Interim RD Asteria Caberte participated in theplanning session of the regions SME Development Coun-cil. This is part of the transition measure in time for the

opening of the NIR in 2016.

Meanwhile, DTi7 regional staff visited the provincial of-fices for the Provincial Performance Review of Catch-upPlans to ensure that regional targets are met.

Consumer advisories were once again released remind-ing the public to buy only Christmas lights and firecrack-ers certified by the Bureau of Philippine Standards

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Activities in photo

(Photos above) A Consumer Advocacy Caravan was conducted in Canlaon City, Vallehermoso, Guihulngan City (Oct.10), Basay, Bayawan City, Sta. Catalina (Oct. 23), and Mabinay. The consumers greatly benefitted from the Timbangan ngBayan where exact weight of their goods was ensured, thus, got best value for their money. Posters on consumer tipswere posted in conspicuous areas. Flyers on consumers rights and responsibilities were distributed.

(Photos below) Atty. Gary Tabios, BOD and Legal Counsel of Consumer Adviocates Inc., answered consumer-related

questions from members of the media in Dumaguete City during the Kapihan sa PIA.


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(Photos above) DTI Negros Oriental Provincial Office conducted a Diskwento Caravan in Mabinay, Negros

Oriental last October 25-26, 2015. Consumers had a shopping spree where they bought basic commodities

at discounted prices. They also had a chance to win prizes during the RAFFLE EVERY HOUR. One of the

activities during the DISKWENTO CARAVAN in Mabinay was the WAIS NGA KONSYUMER where consumers

were educated on their rights and responsibilities and were given consumer tips through fun activities.

(Photo below left) Consumer Advocates Inc., represented by Pres. Linda Basmayor and BOD Jeanalyn Ber-

toldi, assisted in the conduct of the Diskwento Caravan in Mabinay last October 25-26 this year.

(Photo below right) DTI Usec. Victorio Mario Dimagiba during the Consumer Summit held in Manila last

October 26. Mark Raygan Garcia VP of Consumer Advocates Inc. represented the consumer group.

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted a ca-pacity enhancement seminar for consumer welfare officers inRegion 7.

In order to deliver better and more efficient public service,consumer welfare officers are regularly updated on develop-ments related to consumer protection and fair trade laws.

Topics discussed during the activity included updates ononline shopping, consumer product and service warranties,labelling and fair trade packaging, online price monitoringsystem, de-ceptive sales advertisements, and promotion ofsales of consumer products and services.

Facilitators and speakers during the seminar were Fair TradeEnforcement Bureau Sales Pro-motion Division Chief RosilaEgmilan and Ronald Calderon of the Consumer Protection

Advocacy Bureau.


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(Photos above) The Department of Trade and Industry held a Cacao Industry Techno-investment Forum at the CebuGrand Hotel on November 17, 2015. In photo is Ms Charina Puestespina sharing her cacao experience. She owns Mala-gos Agriventures, a 22-hectare cacao farm in Mindanao.

(Photos directly below) DTI Negros Oriental conducted a Skills Training on Ampalaya & Sayote Pickles on November 12-13, 2015 in Bais City

(Photo below left) DTI Negros Oriental conducted a computerized embroidery training for the Little Children of theWorld-Philippines Foundation on November 16-17, 2015

(Photo below right) DTI Bohol conducted a lecture on ACT No. 3883, otherwise known as The Business Name Law, with

the BUB Tagbilaran beneficiaries at Reyna's Haven and Garden on November 19, 2015.


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(Photo above) During the press conference for the promo-

tion of the Panglao Weekend Bazaar held at the BellevueResort Hotel on Oct. 23.

(Photos below) Held at the Panglao Island Plaza on Oct 24-25, the Panglao Weekend Bazaar offered a mix of Visayanarts and crafts, ornamentals and fusion of local food flavors.The event served as a Speed Matching Activity for resort es-tablishments in Panglao, Bohol and MSME suppliers in Cen-

tral Visayas for products that can be sourced out locally.


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(Photos above) DTI, in cooperation with the Dept. Of Science and Technology, held a forum entitled Digi-talPH Conference: ICT Strategies for Development on November 13, 2015 at the Bethel Guest House, Duma-

guete City, Negros Oriental

(Photos below) The DTI Bohol Provincial Office conducted the Consumer Quiz Bowl 2015 last October 24 atthe ActivityCenter of the Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City.


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(Photos above) As part of the celebration of the national standards week, DTI Bohol Provincial Office con-ducted a seminar entitled Updates on Regulations and Standard Conformance last October 9, 2015 at JJ'sSeafoods Village, Tagbilaran City. It was partici-pated by forty (40) owners/representatives of hardware/construction business establishments in the province of Bohol.

(Photo below) DTI CARP in Central Visayas conducted a benchmarking mission to MSMEs of processed

food and indigenous crafts in Region 12 on October 26-29.


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(Photos above) DTI, in cooperation with the Dept. Of Science and Technology, held a forum entitled Digi-talPH Conference: ICT Strategies for Development on November 13, 2015 at the Bethel Guest House, Duma-

guete City, Negros Oriental

(Photos below) The DTI Bohol Provincial Office conducted the Consumer Quiz Bowl 2015 last October 24 atthe ActivityCenter of the Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City.


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EDITORIAL BOARD

Executive EditorAsteria C. Caberte

DTI 7 Regional Director

Writer / EditorLay-out ArtistJojisilia Villamor

I.T. Support

Jerome Elarcosa &

Bernard Cabasisi

Contributors

Evelyn Fabian

Angeline Gonzales

Miguel Abuyabor

Jerome John Gabin

Vierna Teresa Ligan

Mark Aristotle Cabagnot

Jose HibayaKrystle Jade Bato

REGIONAL OFFICERegional Director ASTERIA C. CABERTE 3rd Flr,WDC Bldg.,Osmena Boulevard, cor. P.Burgos, Cebu City

Tel. # (63)(032) 255-0036 / 255-0037Fax # (63)(032) 253-7465email: [email protected] / [email protected]://www.facebook.com/dtiregion7http://dti7updates.tumblr.com/

REGIONAL DIVISIONSBusiness Development Division (BDD)Victoria Diaz, ChiefTel. Nos. 2550036 / 412-1989 / 412-1868 loc. 601

Consumer Welfare and Business Regulatory Division (CWBRD)Rose Mae Quinanola, Chief

Tel. Nos. 2550036 / 412-1989 / 412-1868 loc 301

Industry Development and Investment Promotions Division (IDIPD)Minerva Yap, ChiefTel. nos. 412-1944 / 4121945 / 255-6971 / 255-3926

BOHOL PROVINCIAL OFFICEProvincial Director MA. ELENA C. ARBON2F FCB Bldg., CPG Ave., Tagbilaran CityTel. # (63) 038-501-8260Fax # (63) 038-412-3533email: [email protected]

CEBU PROVINCIAL OFFICEProvincial Director: NELIA V.F. NAVARRODTI Building, Osmena Boulevard, corner Lapulapu Street, Cebu CityTel. # (63)(032) 255-6971 / 255-3926(63)(032) 412-1944 / 412-1945email: [email protected] / [email protected]

NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL OFFICEProvincial Director JAVIER FORTUNATO, JR2F Uymatiao Bldg., San Jose Street. Dumaguete CityTel. # (63)(035) 422-2764Fax # (63)(035) 225-7211

email: [email protected]

SIQUIJOR PROVINCIAL OFFICEProvincial Director NIMFA M. VIRTUCIOCF Bldg., Legaspi St., Siquijor, SiquijorTel. # (63)035-480-9065Fax # (63) 035-344-2238Email: [email protected]

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