Philippines, UK working on post-Brexit trade deal Philippine Daily Inquirer August 26, 2016 The Philippines and the United Kingdom have expressed “mutual enthusiasm” over negotiating for a possible bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), once the Britain’s exit from the European Union has been completed. “We can’t start on formal...

Gov’t agencies move to streamline LGUs’ BPLS Businessworld August 26, 2016 THREE line departments will issue a joint memorandum circular next week urging local government units (LGUs) to streamline their business permits & licensing system (BPLS) to three days in order to make the localities more attractive to commercial...

Innovation hub to aid food processors’ exports Businessworld August 23, 2016 THE Trade department said it wants to strengthen the processed-food sector, having recently launched an innovation hub meant to specifically address the sector’s strengths and weaknesses. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its...

DTI-PTIC Singapore urges OFWs to become entrepreneurs Business Mirror August 23, 2016 THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Singapore, is urging new Filipino workers to become entrepreneurs through the recent orientation seminar on financial education and investment prospects at...

UAE mandates registration of imported halal products Business Mirror August 23, 2016 THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued an advisory covering halal products entering that country. The halal products include food, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, including production systems and services associated with these products. The advisory takes effect...