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DTI R2, MMC, collaborates on promoting greater innovation, entrepreneurship literacy in the Cagayan Valley region
February 04, 2022The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 and the Mindanao Microfinance Council (MMC) formally inked a Memorandum of Understanding on 20 January 2022 to develop and promote initiatives in rural development particularly in the area of capacity development of multipliers, specifically trainers. Under the signed MOU, both parties…Read More -
DTI, NBI, PNP dialogue for consumer protection
February 04, 2022The Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 spearheaded a dialogue with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Region 2 and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 2 on 24 January 2022 for a possible collaboration in enforcing consumer laws online. The dialogue was…Read More -
DTI 11 to businesses: Biz name registration not a license to operate
February 03, 2022Davao City – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region has called on enterprises, especially those under sole ownership or proprietorship, to register their business names first prior to processing their permits with the local government units (LGUs). January is a busy month for businesses since this…Read More -
Banana growers and exporters call for ratification of RCEP
February 03, 2022The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA) joined calls for the Philippine Senate’s immediate concurrence of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement in a statement released Monday, 31 January 2022. PBGEA Executive Director Stephen Antig highlighted the employment generated by the sector and noted that the industry…Read More -
DTI looks forward to RCEP ratification
February 03, 2022Amidst the busy schedule of the Senate this week and the need to urgently act on other important local bills, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez expressed optimism that the Senate will eventually concur on the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement when…Read More -
DTI-DavNor continues stakeholders’ engagement in program implementation
February 03, 2022Tagum City, Davao del Norte -The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office here has continued to engage various local stakeholders in the implementation of its programs, projects, and activities. The office has been active in consumer education and business development initiatives throughout the province even during the pandemic.…Read More -
IT-BPM sector urges Senate to ratify RCEP
February 02, 2022The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) called on the Senate to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement in a statement released Thursday, 27 January 2022. IBPAP represents over 332 member-companies and six partner associations engaged in the country’s business process outsourcing (BPO) industry…Read More -
Semiconductor and electronics industry calls for immediate RCEP Senate concurrence
February 02, 2022The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) urges the Senate to immediately ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement noting the advantages it will bring to the industry that employs over 3 million direct and indirect workers in 2020. Dan Lachica, SEIPI President wrote in…Read More -
14.5% growth caps 2021 PH export, likely to double in the next five years
January 31, 2022Philippine merchandise exports closed 2021 with a 14.5% growth with value reaching USD 74.6B, based on preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Despite the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant that has impeded the full recovery of the global economy, Philippine exported goods increased in December which added…Read More -
Investment Promotion Agencies and industry stakeholders back Senate concurrence of RCEP Agreement, participation to boost competitiveness of services and investment sectors
January 31, 2022The country’s Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and key industry associations released their respective statements of support backing the Philippine’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, which entered into force early this year. Investment Promotion Agencies and industry stakeholders back RCEP ratification Citing that the RCEP Agreement will…Read More
