Region 7 News
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DTI implements price freeze in Cebu amid earthquake aftermath
October 03, 2025The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities across the entire province of Cebu following the aftermath of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake yesterday, September 30. The enforcement is aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully mobilize all government efforts…Read More -
DTI 7 conducts FabFest 2025, bridging gaps through innovation and community
September 11, 2025CEBU CITY, August 27-28, 2025 – The FabFest 2025 brought together innovators, makers, students, and partners from across the country at the Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U) for two days of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, underscoring the role of digital fabrication and community-driven innovation in advancing national development. Organized…Read More -
DTI ensures fair pricing, safety in Cebu market visit
August 15, 2025The DTI delegation, as part of the “DTI Goes to the Regions” initiative, found that some basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) were even priced below the suggested retail price (SRP). This proactive market monitoring is particularly crucial as the city remains under a state of calamity, a measure taken…Read More -
President Marcos Jr. secures GMR Group’s commitment for Sangley, regional airports upgrades
August 15, 2025New Delhi, India—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has secured a firm commitment from Indian infrastructure giant GMR Group to proceed with the development of the Sangley Aerocity and the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA), and to explore significant upgrades for key regional airports across the Philippines. This development signals a strong…Read More -
DTI welcomes NephroPlus’ expansion plan to boost dialysis access, create 1,000 new jobs
August 11, 2025The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) lauded the expansion plans of NephroPlus, Asia’s largest dialysis network, which is set to significantly widen renal care access across the Philippines and generate around 1,000 new jobs in the next three years. The announcement came on the heels of President Ferdinand R.…Read More -
DTI-FTEB urges accreditation of service-related firms
August 11, 2025Urging relevant firms to comply with accreditation requirements, the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has conducted over 81 rounds of inspections. Led by the FTEB Business Licensing and Accreditation Division (BLAD), the monitoring activities covered 512 service and repair shops (SREs) mostly…Read More -
12 local creative entrepreneurs graduate from DTI 7’s DREAM Mentoring Program Batch 3
August 04, 2025CENTRAL VISAYAS — Twelve (12) creative entrepreneurs from the region successfully completed the third batch of the Digital Services Entrepreneurs Advancement Mentorship (DREAM) Program, culminating in a Creative Portfolio Pitching and graduation ceremony held on July 31, 2025, at the DTI Region 7 Office in Cebu City. These included 7…Read More -
2nd batch of KMME-MME online rolls out for CALABARZON MSMEs
July 29, 2025To further empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the CALABARZON region, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) – Go Negosyo, successfully launched the 2nd batch of the 2025 Kapatid Mentor ME – Money and Market Encounter (KMME-MME)…Read More -
DTI 7 launches third batch of DREAM Program to empower Visayan creatives
June 24, 2025CENTRAL VISAYAS — DTI Region 7 Central Visayas officially launched the third batch of its Digital Services Entrepreneurs Advancement Mentorship (DREAM) program in a virtual ceremony held via Zoom on Friday, June 20, 2025. The program welcomed 14 new mentees from across the region: 3 from Bohol, 7 from Cebu,…Read More -
DTI Cebu awards gold Bagwis seals to outstanding retailers championing consumer rights and responsible business
June 23, 2025CEBU CITY – Demonstrating a commitment to ethical business practices and consumer welfare, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu Provincial Office honored thirty-one (31) exceptional retail establishments with the prestigious Gold Bagwis Seal of Excellence for the 2024 Awardees in a formal awarding ceremony held on June 18,…Read More
