Registration efforts for “kapeng barako,” also known as liberica coffee, are being undertaken by Batangas’ Office of the Provincial Agriculturist with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines to strengthen local coffee branding.
DOF Secretary Ralph Recto’s collaboration with KEXIM brings promising news for infrastructure, including the Dumaguete Airport Development and an array of projects under the Economic Development Promotion Facility.
Cebu is making strides in supporting local businesses with a new ordinance that institutionalizes the microenterprise mentoring program for the benefit of more entrepreneurs.