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DTI R6 launches Iloilo’s 36th Negosyo Center in Badiangan
November 21, 2022BADIANGAN, ILOILO – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with the local government of Badiangan launched the Negosyo Center in Poblacion, Badiangan, Iloilo on 17 August. The Negosyo Center is a one-stop-shop for services that cater to the entrepreneurs’ need in processing requirements to establish a business, and responsible…Read More -
DTI R6 rolls out entrepreneurship training for out-of-school youth
November 21, 2022Unleashing the entrepreneurial potential of the out-of-school youth in Western Visayas, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 successfully launched the BOOST Youth (Be Your Own Boss Out of School Training for Youth), virtually on August 15, 2022. Ermelinda Pollentes, Assistant Regional Director of the DTI, emphasized the…Read More -
DTI R6 forges ties for Iloilo’s dairy development thru SSF project
November 21, 2022Calinog, Iloilo – The province of Iloilo is now equipped with a shared service facility (SSF) for Dairy Milk Processing through the support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6. DTI R6 Regional Director Rebecca Rascon hopes that the SSF project will produce an array of dairy products…Read More -
PH Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual eyes strong collaboration with US-APEC Business Coalition
November 18, 2022Bangkok, Thailand – Secretary Fred Pascual met with members of the US-APEC Business Coalition on 18 November 2022 during his trip to Bangkok, Thailand to attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. The meeting discussed, among others, the Philippines’ priorities and programs to encourage more foreign investments and boost economic…Read More -
PH Trade Chief calls for observance of rules-based trading system, inclusive and sustainable trade in APEC
November 18, 2022Bangkok, Thailand—On 17 November 2022, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual joined trade and foreign ministers from the Asia-Pacific region for the 33rd APEC Ministerial Meeting. The Department of Foreign Affairs was also part of the Philippine delegation and was represented by Secretary Enrique G. Manalo. During the meeting, Secretary Pascual emphasized…Read More -
DTI releases list of certified Christmas lights, reminds consumers to buy only those with PS mark or ICC sticker
November 18, 2022As Christmas day comes closer, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), reminds consumers to only purchase Christmas lights that bear the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker for guaranteed product safety and quality. Christmas lights are one…Read More -
DTI advocates for more collaborative efforts to build the PH startup ecosystem
November 18, 2022Bannering the theme “Empowering Future Tech Giants,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) highlighted inspiring stories of homegrown startups and government initiatives to foster a robust startup ecosystem during the virtual Slingshot Conference on 17 November 2022 as part of the Philippine Startup Week. The DTI Competitiveness and Innovation…Read More -
2022 hybrid National Trade Fair formally opened
November 18, 2022In the first physical edition since the economy reopened, the opening ceremony of the 2022 Hybrid National Trade Fair was held last 16 November at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. The occasion was well-attended by foreign dignitaries representing various embassies as well as guests from various government agencies. Senate…Read More -
DTI-BPS to host the first Meeting of the IEC/TC 64 Electrical Installations and Protection Against Electric Shock – Working Group 43
November 18, 2022The Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) will be hosting the first International Electrotechnical Commission/ Technical Committee (IEC/TC) 64 Electrical Installations and Protection Against Electric Shock – Working Group (WG) 43 Meeting and its related events on 22 to 24 November 2022 at the Taal…Read More -
DTI R2-SMEDD organizational culture: a fruitful jaunt full of little smiles and big hearts
November 16, 2022Rain or shine, DTI Region 2 reached out to hundreds of families in Agugaddan, Peñablanca, Cagayan, including the Agta Community for an Outreach Program-Negosyo at Serbisyo sa Barangay on 21 October 2022 which included Free Business Advisory and Legal and Medical Consultations. Initiated by the SME Development Division headed by…Read More
