Easy talk on topics related to business, consumerism and interests

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Yagyagan radio program host Elias Baquero interviews DTI Bohol Consumer Protection Division Chief Jose Hibaya on the 8 consumer rights. The Philippine government adopted RA 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines of 1991) as the legal basis for consumer protection in the country. The law embodies the state policy on the protectionof consumers and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry in the country. As consumers, we have eight basic rights. These are the rights to basic needs; safety; information; choice; redress; representation; consumer education, and a healthy environment.

Ep 12 : Jose Hibaya talks on the 8 consumer rights

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Elias Baquero of Yagyagan radio program chats with DTI 7 regional director Nannette Arbon on the DREAM or the Digital Services Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program.In partnership with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), DTI-R7 will implement the Digital Services Entrepreneurs Advancement Mentoring (DREAM) Program in August of 2021.DREAM Program will feature mentorship modules to be used to propel digital services entrepreneurs to thrive in spite of the unprecedented setbacks that now confront businesses of all types and sizes.DTI’s DREAM program is free of charge but can only accommodate a maximum of 30 participants for the first batch in Region 7.The program aims to produce confident local entrepreneurs with the right mindset and basic management skills which will enable them to sustain their enterprises amidst the challenges of the pandemic and new normal conditions.Interested applicants must have at least six months of freelancing experience, willing and committed to complete the program, able to submit the necessary documents, and agree to upscale his/her business.

Ep 11: RD Nanet talks on the DREAM for digital services entrepreneurs

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Elias Baquero in his radio show Yagyagan interviews DTI Cebu CPD Chief Ines Cajegas on the Safety Seal Certification program of the government. The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary certification scheme that affirms that an establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government and uses or integrates its contact tracing with StaySafe.ph. The DTI issues the Safety Seal for supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, membership shopping clubs, construction supply/hardware stores, logistics service providers, barbershops and salons, and service and repair shops.

Ep 9 : Ines talks on Safety Seal program of the government

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Melvin Rubio of Melbonrub General Merchandise located in Larena, Siquijor.Melvin&#39;s started his business managing an internet cafe. He currently sells internet load to his clients in Siquijor. He noticed that his business boomed since the beginning of the pandemic with the travel restrictions and social distancing.

Ep 8:  Melvin talks on how his business adjusted to the customers' need

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo talks with Flor Yama Busano of Ate Flor Herbal Products on why her business thrived despite the current health crisis.Ate Flor Herbal Products company sells 11-in-1 healthy drinks, 11-in-1 herbal liniment / insect repellant.

Ep 10 :  Flor talks on how her business thrived during the pandemic

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Unsay ba gyud ning Safety Seal, mga Bai? Let&#39;s listen to our friends from the Department of Trade and Industry Adones Villacin, Loremae Collado and alyssa Biazon.The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary certification scheme that affirms that an establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government and uses or integrates its contact tracing with StaySafe.ph.The DTI issues the Safety Seal for supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, membership shopping clubs, construction supply/hardware stores, logistics service providers, barbershops and salons, and service and repair shops.

Ep 7: Real talk on Safety Seal with Don, Mai and lyssa

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Jojisilia Villamor chats with Riezl Cabanero Chua, proprietor of Baywalk Enterprises, on why she enrolled in the Kapatid Mentor Micro Entrepreneurs program of the Department of Trade and Industry and how her business survived the pandemic. Baywalk Enterprises is into apparel, advertising, publication and printing services. To cope with the new normal, Chua is developing new business strategies and innovations.

Ep 6 : Riezel Chua talks on how her business survived COVID19

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Cleo Alumbre Abiera, proprietor of Kaban Gifts Shop. Kaban is an online shop that has a collection of beautiful things that people would want to keep and treasure. From heart warming gifts to stationery, the shop offers tasteful curations that bring delight.

Ep5: Cleo talks on how KMME helped her business prosper

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Marivic Aguilar, Chief of the SME Development Division of DTI Cebu, on the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) projects with the Lamac Multi-purpose Cooperative. Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Lamac MPC) is one of the most successful Cooperatives in the country with genuine roots in agri-business, countryside development, and a keen entrepreneurial track record that capitalizes on the value chain of the many industries it has ventured into over the years. Lamac MPC is a significant, holistic economic player in the communities it serves.

Ep 4 : Marivic talks on the SSF projects with Lamac Multi-purpose Cooperative

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Romeo Nicolas Bonsocan Digital Marketing Consultant of DTI 7 and CEO of Bisaya Digital on why participating in the webinar on FB Ads Strategies is beneficial for online businesses. The Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas (DTI Region 7) conducts webinar on Facebook Ads Strategies for eCommerce and online businesses every Thursday at 1:30pm for the month of June 2021.

Ep3: Rome Nicolas talks on FB ads strategies for online businesses webinar

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Atty Janry Santiago, OIC of the Consumer Protection Division of DTI7, talks on the price freeze of basic necessities in the Philippines.Sellers of basic necessities in Central Visayas are reminded of the prevailing price freeze while the entire country is placed under a state of calamity due to the African Swine Fever (ASF). The regional office of the Department of Trade Industry (DTI-7) listed goods subject to price freeze, ranging from canned goods to laundry essentials.

Ep2: Atty. Janry Santiago of DTI7 talks on the current price freeze of basic necessities

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Atty. Janry Nino Santiago of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) explains the 8 consumer rights in the Philippines.The DTI urges Filipino consumers to always assert their rights and practice their responsibilities at all times, especially amidst the pandemic where transactions are mostly done online.As consumers, we have eight (8) basic rights and five (8) responsibilities. These are the rights to basic needs; safety; information; choice; redress; representation; redress; consumer education, and a healthy environment.

Ep1: Atty. Janry Santiago of DTI 7 explains the 8 consumer rights

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Jojisilia Villamor chats with DTI Bohol provincial director Marisol Balistoy on the changes within the office to accommodate the new normal and for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to continue providing services to its clients amidst the COVID threat. The DTI is responsible for realizing the country’s goal of globally competitive and innovative industry and services sector that contribute to inclusive growth and employment generation.

PD Marisol Balistoy talks on the new normal at the DTI Bohol provincial office.

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DTI Negros Oriental provincial director Nimfa Virtucio talks on the changes within the office to accommodate the new normal and for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to continue providing services to its clients amidst the COVID threat. The DTI is responsible for realizing the country’s goal of globally competitive and innovative industry and services sector that contribute to inclusive growth and employment generation.

PD Nimfa Virtucio talks on the new normal in DTI Negros Oriental

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo talks with John Paul Perez, Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 coordinator of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program. (CARP). DTI-CARP provides support services to farmers and affected landowners and their families. Particularly, it assists cooperatives/associations of farmers, landowners, women, and youths, who are capable of managing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

John Paul Perez talks on the DTI 7 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with DTI Siquijor provincial director Angeline Gonzales regarding the programs, projects and activities of DTI Siquijor Provincial Office. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is responsible for realizing the country’s goal of globally competitive and innovative industry and services sector that contribute to inclusive growth and employment generation. Besides overseeing the effective implementation and enforcement of trade regulation and fair trade laws, the DTI provides protection to consumers through consumer education and information dissemination programs.

PD Angeline Gonzales gives updates on DTI Siquijor activities

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo talks with Nerissel Mahidlawon and Nathaniel Amores, field officers of the Intellectual Property Satellite Offices in the cities of Dumaguete and Cebu on the services of the Intellectual Property Office.

Nat and Neri talk on the IPO services for Filipinos

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo talks with Marilyn Tancinco , Supervising Trade and Industry Development Specialist of DTI Region 7 SME Development Division on the various programs of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Marilyn talks on the DTI SME Development Programs of DTI7

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Joy Wagas of JJW Fashion Center. Joy reveals that her fashion accessories business is at a standstill due to the lockdown in the Luzon area where her market is located. She talks on how she coped by opening a food delivery service Kettle Tea.

Joy Wagas copes with pandemic by opening a food delivery service

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo interviews Lance Basamot of GREAT Women Project on the Carmen entrepreneurs assisted by DTI. GREAT Women stands for Gender-Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of Women. GREAT Women brings women micro entrepreneurs greater economic empowerment. The town of Carmen is one of Cebu&#39;s top weavers of sinamay products. The municipality produces sinamay bags, hats, accessories and footwear, among others. Note that this interview was conducted at The Workplace Cafe where background noises may be heard.

Lance introduces Carmen's top weavers of sinamay products

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo interviews Lance Basamot of GREAT Women Project on the Barili entrepreneurs assisted by DTI. GREAT Women means Gender-Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of women. GREAT Women brings women micro entrepreneurs greater economic empowerment. Note that this interview was conducted at The Workplace Cafe where background noises may be heard.

Lance talks on the Barili Entrepreneurs assisted by DTI under  GREAT Women Project

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Lance Basamot of DTI7 GREAT Women project. The GREAT Women Project aims to promote and support a gender-responsive enabling environment for women’s economic empowerment, particularly those in microenterprises. GREAT Women Project, with technical and finding assistance from DFATD Canada, has directly benefited many Women Micro Entrepreneurs with business development services delivered through national and local government agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). SHOW LESS

Lance talks on how GREAT Women Project assists local entrepreneurs

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Avecita Magalzo, Health and Safety Officer of DTI Region 7. They discuss on the workplace programs beig implemented at the office. They also talk on the guidelines in the DOLE-DTI Memorandum Circular 20-04-A that are being adopted at DTI 7. Avecita also invited viewers to participate in the World Consumer Rights Day Webinar on March 15.

Avecita promotes World Consumer Rights Day webinar on March 15

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Duke Minoza of Buenaventurada Farms. The family owned Buenaventurada Farms located in Carmen, Bohol sells roasted coffee beans and is currently introducing the farm tour to local tourists.

Buenaventurada  Farms introduces farm tour to supplement sales

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Jojisilia Villamor chats with Mary Jane Torres of Almar Jewelry. Almar Jewelry is a manufacturer of fashion accessories made of shells and wood. The company, established in Cebu, recently shifted to selling its products on online platforms as a result of restrictions due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

Almar Jewelry shifts to selling online and attracts foreign buyers

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DTI Region 7 holds the 1st episode of Business and Economic Outlook 2021. The purpose of this webinar is to obtain various perspectives of the private sector with regards to global, national and local situations.

Business and Economic Outlook 2021

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo chats with Sandria Cadusale of Sandria&#39;s Delicious Concepts. Sandria&#39;s baked goodies are passionately prepared by the locals of Minglannilla, Cebu. True to their tagline &#34;Your gutom saver&#34;, Sandria aims to give each consumer an emergency outlet once their stomach starts looking for something filling.

Sandria's Delicious Concepts expands to breakfast meals  to survive pandemic

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Teresa Mar Siega, proprietor of Paper Bags and More, crafts paper bags as a business. Ten years ago, she tried her luck on paper bag bulk-supplying arrangements. In 2019, her company started selling online, catering to bulk orders on demand.

Siega Marketing bags success in paper bags

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Audrey Regis started a business that Cebu is known for: dried mangoes. But she introduced her own caramel-flavored dried mangoes to be different and added her own twist. Now, she is selling her samosas which she created during the pandemic last year.

Audrey creates new product during the pandemic

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo talks with Marie Frances Macabenta, proprietor of Balai Cacao. This is a shop that sells dark chocolate made from locally-sourced cacao beans and organic muscovado. Its beans are a mix of fermented and unfermented cacao, enhancing the aroma and richness of the chocolate drink.

Frances Macabenta talks of the blessings brought by the pandemic

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The Sari-sari Linker orientation preludes the roll-out of the Sari-sari Linker.ph. This is a platform which DTI believes could help the qualified sari-sari stores in Cebu City, Mandaue City and Consolacion to go digital. This will provide them another experience in selling their products, while providing an easy access to their customers. The sari-sari linker is a partnership of UnionBank GlobalLinker and DTI.

DTI holds orientation on the sari-sari linker for small businesses

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Jojisilia Villamor of Natter Negosyo talks with Ruel Perez of Baslay Highland Brew Coffee. Ruel narrates why the Baslay coffee project received many awards for showcasing how it has been brewing a better life for members of the Baslay Farmers Association (BFA) in Dauin, Negros Oriental and its customers for over 30 years now. BFA is the first farmers’ association in Negros Oriental to produce premium and quality organic coffee recognized by globally trained baristas from various parts of the Philippines. Ruel Perez is a graduate of the DTI Kapatid Mentor Micro Enterprises (KMME) project.

Ruel exolains why Baslay Highland Brew Coffe won many awards