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DTI chief wants current college general education subjects moved to senior high school
September 16, 2022The current general education (GE) subjects taken up in the first two years of college should be taken up at the Grades 11 and 12 of senior high school, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said. “GE subjects are very important in developing a mindset of critical thinking. And mindset…Read More -
50 KMME mentees of R12 presented their Business Improvement Plans to panel of industry experts
September 16, 2022KORONDAL, SOUTH COTABATO – The Department of Trade and Industry 12 (DTI-12) has facilitated the successful Business Improvement Plan (BIP) presentation of 50 budding entrepreneurs who are enrolled in this year’s 2nd batch of the Kapatid Mentor Micro Enterprises – Money, Market Encounter (KMME-MME) through a simultaneous sessions conducted in…Read More -
PH pushes for green metal processes, renewable energy investments in IPEF Ministerial Meeting
September 15, 2022Los Angeles, United States – The Philippines highlighted more investment opportunities in processing facilities for green metals such as nickel, cobalt, and copper, as well as funding for other non-fossil-based energy sources during the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) held on 2 September 2022. In a conference call with…Read More -
Davao de Oro senior board member vows support to MSMEs, DTI
September 12, 2022Nabunturan, Davao de Oro – Senior board member Herv Zamora Apsay of Davao de Oro has expressed his commitment to continuously supporting local entrepreneurs and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Speaking before the participants of the recently held Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Forum, Apsay, who chairs…Read More -
DTI, UnionBank, GLS ink partnership to promote innovation and digital transformation
September 12, 2022San Pedro, Laguna—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) and Global Learning Solutions (GLS), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation on digital transformation at the Inauguration of the Union Bank Innovation Campus (UBIC) during the 2022 UnionBank…Read More -
DTI monitors the prices of BNPCs, school supplies in Caloocan
September 09, 2022Following the release of the latest Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) or price guide bulletin, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), keeps a close watch on basic and prime commodities including school supplies within Caloocan on 19 August 2022. Consumer Protection Group (CPG)…Read More -
SBCorp lending to pandemic-affected MSMEs exceeds Bayanihan funds downloaded
September 09, 2022Manila—As of December 2022, the Small Business Corporation’s (SBCorp) lending for pandemic-affected MSMEs already exceeded the Bayanihan funds downloaded by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) under the Bayanihan 2 Act. To date, P8.20B worth of loans have been approved to 50,003 MSMEs under the CARES Program and for…Read More -
DTI – Rizal Provincial Office conducts awarding of PPG livelihood kit
September 09, 2022The Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (DTI-PPG) program of the Department of Trade and Industry is a post-disaster response mechanism of the government for micro-enterprises whose businesses are affected by fire incidents and other calamities, including health pandemics. With that, the DTI-Rizal Provincial Office conducted its 2nd batch of awards…Read More -
PH expects over 22,000 jobs from USD14.36B investment deals in Indo, Singapore state visits
September 09, 2022MANILA—The USD14.36 billion (PHP804.78 billion) in investments secured from the state visits to Indonesia and Singapore is estimated to generate more than 22,000 jobs in the Philippines, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Thursday. The trade chief also presided over two roundtable meetings with select business…Read More -
DTI urges consumers to be environmentally aware; look for the Green Choice Philippines (GCP) Seal of Approval when buying products
September 09, 2022The increasing awareness of consumers on the need to protect the environment has been driving the growing demand for sustainable products. Recent studies by First Insight and the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (2021) and The Economist Intelligence Unit (2022), commissioned by the…Read More
