DTI forms International Electrotechnical Commission The Philippine Star December 2, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved the creation of the International Electrotechnical Commission-National Committee of the Philippines (IEC-NCP) to set strategic direction and manage all IEC-related activities in the country. The IEC-NCP...

Filipino exporters should take advantage of various trade agreements involving the Philippines in winning potential markets, according to the country’s trade chief. Speaking at the General Membership Meeting of Philexport Cebu recently (25 November), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez identified free trade arrangements (FTA), which...

Car makers may consider getting more SME suppliers Business World December 1, 2016 CAR MAKERS enrolled in the government’s automobile resurgence program said that the inclusion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into their supply chain is still under discussion, noting that the program is still in its infancy....

The European Union—A strong economic partner of the Philippines Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE European Union (EU) is the largest single market and trader in the world. It is a €12.6-trillion economy, larger than the United States (€11.5 trillion), China (€4.6 trillion) and Japan (€4.2 trillion) in 2015. ...

More Negosyo Centers and more students needed to achieve DTI’s 2020 e-commerce road map Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is opening more Negosyo Centers nationwide, bringing their total number to 550 next year. DTI Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya said this...