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  • PH joins call to fast-track ASEAN digitalization efforts

    MANILA—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez calls on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States to accelerate the digital transformation of the region, at the interface of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Ministers and Digital Ministers hosted by Brunei Darussalam via video conference on…
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  • PH–first country to undergo ASEAN Peer Review on Consumer Protection

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Consumer Protection Group (CPG), holds the National Conference on the ASEAN External Peer Review on Consumer Protection on 18 October 2021 at 9:00 AM as part of this year’s Consumer Welfare Month Celebration. The Philippines, through the DTI, is the first…
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  • Ushering a new era of Filipino design at Design Week Philippines’ 10th year

    Since 2011, Design Week Philippines has been an event that has been looked forward to by many. Its authentic and organic approach towards making design accessible and cultivating a diverse and inclusive creativity community matched with its warm, fun, and punchy vibe has transformed it into a crucial part of…
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  • DTI invites overseas Filipinos to explore franchising investments

    DTI invites overseas Filipinos to explore franchising investments

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) are inviting overseas Filipinos (OFs) and returning OFs to consider franchising and invest in the country’s recovery in an upcoming Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) webinar on 22 October 2021 via Zoom. The third episode of the four-part…
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  • DTI-Laguna provides LSP-NSB livelihood kits in Mabitac, Laguna

    Mabitac, Laguna – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna, through the Livelihood Seeding Program – Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (LSP-NSB)had distributed livelihood kits to 24 micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME-beneficiaries) from four different barangays in the municipality of Mabitac on 30 September 2021. Clarke S. Nebrao, DTI-Laguna…
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  • DTI-12 launches online services web app

    Koronadal City, South Cotabato –The Department of Trade and Industry 12 (DTI-12) through its Consumer Protection Division has officially launched on 13 October 2021 an online web app that will allow the public to apply for permits and licenses under DTI using the DTI-12 Online Services or DOSe. DOSe as…
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  • DTI encourages consumers to adapt to digitalization

    With the implementation of mobility restrictions and social distancing measures, the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined economic and social resilience. The onset of the pandemic has urged labor markets, economies, and enterprises to confront massive business interruptions. Equally, it calls government agencies to launch active and targeted initiatives that will transform…
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  • DTI 11 intensifies price monitoring of new SRPs

    DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region has intensified its price monitoring activities following the release of the latest set of suggested retail prices (SRPs). This new list of SRPs for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) must be followed effective 29 August 2021. It can…
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  • STMO delivers an intervention to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for the Arms Trade Treaty Ratification

    Strategic Trade Management Office (STMO) Director Atty. Luis Manuel Catibayan addressed the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations during the deliberation on Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) held last 2 September 2021. The meeting was chaired by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel and attended by relevant government agencies, such as the Department of…
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  • Philippines receives USD1.66-B worth of IPA-approved investments from Malaysia

    Make It Happen in the Philippines: The Philippine Investment Forum 2021 was successfully held on 14 October 2021. The fully virtual event aimed to promote the Philippines as an ideal investment destination and partner for companies in Malaysia. The program started with the 2nd Philippine Investment Forum for Malaysia, organized…
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