DTI-USC-LGU Linkage for Packaging Design Development of MSMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry collaborated with the University of San Carlos- College of Architecture and Fine Arts (USC-CAFA) and the local government units of Argao and Carcar City to develop packaging of micro and small enterprises in their localities.

The activity dubbed as “ DTI-USC-LGU Linkage for Packaging Design Development of MSMEs”  were simultaneously held last February 15, 2013 at the Valladolid Gym in Carcar City and at the AVR of Cebu Technological University- Argao Campus.

Advertising students of USC-CAFA shared their knowledge and skills to create new or to enhance the existing packaging of products of MSMEs. 

The partnership among DTI, USC-CAFA, and the LGUs of Argao and Carcar City aims to promote the growth of MSMEs by improving the marketability of their products and increasing their overall sales performance.

In Argao, the beneficiaries of the activity included producers of torta, tableya, bahalina, soaps, and handicraft. On the other hand, assisted clients in Carcar included manufacturers of chicharon, ampao, bocarillo, banana chips, and footwear.

Mayor Edsel Galeos of Argao and Mayor Nicepuro Apura of Carcar City were all-out in their support for the MSMEs and the students.

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A public consultation was held for the proposed amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 4566 or the Contractor’s License Law on February 7, 2013 at the Parklane Hotel in Cebu City.

The activity was meant not only to offer a venue for government to discuss with the public the amendments on the law but also to provide more transparency and integrity on government activities.

The consultation was conducted by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry.

The Contractor’s License Law (R.A. 4566) aims to promote, for the benefit of the public and private sectors and for the national interest, the orderly growth of the contracting sector and the upgrading of construction capability.

R .A. 4566 as amended by P.D. No.1746 provides that no contractor (including sub- contractor and specialty contractor) shall engage in the business of contracting without first having secured a PCAB license to conduct business.

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