Tourism earnings in WV up 9% – DOT
Western Visayas earned some P111.6 billion from local and foreign tourists in 2016.
‘Solar, other renewables can replace diesel plants’
A city councilor said diesel plants can be replaced with solar power and other renewable energy sources to reduce pollution and electricity costs.
DTI chief calls for digital empowerment in PH
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Ramon Lopez has called for digital empowerment in the Philippines to continue fueling the development of the country’s digital commerce or e-commerce, a key priority in the current trade agenda.
Food facility in Antique aims to fight malnutrition
To help fight malnutrition in Western Visayas, a complementary food production facility in Antique province is maximizing its potentials.
Cruise line to make inaugural call in Boracay on Valentine’s Day
Another ship of the international cruise line company, Celebrity Cruises, will make its inaugural call in the resort island of Boracay this coming Valentine’s Day.
Tinukib hopes to help entrepreneurs
Tinukib Foundation does not just display Ilonggo products but also helps communities in the best way possible.
DA mulls development of Antique’s ‘little Baguio’
To expand its potentials in the tourism industry, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 6 is planning to develop Antique province’s “little Baguio” in Barangay Aningalan, San Remegio town.
Bizmen required to set up lights outside stores
The City Council has already passed an ordinance requiring businessmen in this city to set up lights outside their establishments.
Iloilo MSMEs to benefit from DTI’s P3 program
With the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) P3 program, micro, small and medium enterprises in Iloilo can now borrow money from the agency to avoid the 5-6 money lending scheme.
Koreans, Chinese, Taiwanese top spenders in WV
Visitors from Korea, China and Taiwan are the top spenders in Western Visayas for 2016, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 6.