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Need help shifting part of your business online? Local consultant from City Government provides this service to qualified micro and small businesses for free!
Customers buying online is part of our new normal and is here to stay. It is time we accept that at least part of almost all businesses will need to cope with this new consumer preference of buying online. Yes we know it is not that easy to do digital marketing and...
SBIR Portal MOU Ceremonial Signing at ORO BEST EXPO
Mayor Oscar Moreno speaks on the city's Economic Recovery Plans and Programs at the opening ceremony of ORO BEST EXPO. A Memorandum of Understanding between the City Government on its Small Business Information and Resource Portal and the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of...
Business Response and Recovery Workshops this November
While health and safety is a factor that we now consider everyday, it is time to reopen many businesses following IATF capacity limitations even if they might change depending on your area's classification. To do this with more confidence, a workshop that looks at...
GINAMA now open Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
We are thrilled to welcome you all once again! Ginama officially re-opens its doors to customers on October 15, Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Check out the Ginama fb page for locally made food and craft products. The physical store is conveniently located at Gaston Park...
Trash to Cash Back is here in Cagayan de Oro! Click courses for the full video, slides and more
The City Government of Cagayan de Oro had a successful Business Forum for its Trash to Cash Back program last Aug 16. For those who missed it or would like to review, click courses to watch the full video. The portion for MSMEs joining the cashback for their products...
Higalaay Resiliency Stories
Watch this episode about women entrepreneurs who were able to pivot and continue their businesses despite the pandemic. The first two credit their Business Continuity Plan for being able to adapt quickly to the changes brought about by this major disruption in their...
Content for BMC/RMC grantees only
We've made a special course for owners of licensed BMC/RMC software via our partnership with developer Layertech. It starts with the training held on Aug 5 for the first batch of grantees. Want to join this select group? Check out the blog on BMC and RMC. You need to...
Bayanihan CARES, HEROEs and CARES for Travels loans still available
SBC Bayanihan CARES loan flyers and that of its variant for OFW business start-up financing (HEROEs) and credit program for tourism -based MSMEs (CARES for Travels) are shown here. For more detailed materials, go to Courses/Financing your Recovery (Business...
ECQ ayuda for affected MSMEs
Registered businesses affected by the ECQ in the city shall receive text instructions from the City Treasurer's on how to access the ECQ Assistance Portal and enroll their business and employees to receive assistance. If you haven't received this message from the...
Useful Links
BUSINESS and SERVICES
Ginama store
Business Start-up Registration package (updated procedures)
- BIR Registration
- Business Permit and Licensing Division FB page
- DTI Business Name Registration
- Securities and Exchange Commission Corporate Registration
- Cooperative Development Authority Registration for Cooperatives
Business Licenses & Regulatory Processes
- Mayor’s Business Permit
- FDA License to Operate
- DENR-EMB Environmental Compliance Certificate
- DA Registration system for basic sectors in agriculture
Local Services and Programs from National Government Agencies & Private Institutions:
Department of Trade & Industry
Department of Science & Technology
Department of Agriculture
Private/NGOs
- Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce & Industry Founcation Inc.
- Food Processors Association of Northern Mindanao
- Kami Creative Council
Financing
Government Financing Institutions
- Small Business Corporation CARES Bayanihan 2
- Land Bank of the Philippines I-Rescue Lending Program for MSMEs, Cooperatives & MFIs
- Development Bank of the Philippines Response – Rehabilitation Support Program on Severe Events
- PhilGuarantee Fund for MSMEs loans
- SBCorp Financing Programs









