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DTI-R11, SM Supermalls partner for consumer advocacy program
August 23, 2021DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11, through its Consumer Protection Division, has inked a pact with SM Supermalls in strengthening its consumer advocacy program. On 30 July 2021, the agency and retail giant signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for their partnership in the “Konsyumer, Sagot Kita!” consumer advocacy program. This aims to create and disseminate…Read More -
Negosyo Center-Lucban joins Safety Seal certification inspection
August 20, 2021The Negosyo Center-Lucban joined the local government unit (LGU) of Lucban’s Safety Seal Certification team, headed by Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO), composed of the Engineering Office, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) office, Rural Health Unit (RHU), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the Philippine National Police…Read More -
DTI-CB promotes use of Domestic Preference among DOH BACs
August 20, 2021As part of its efforts to promote the use of Domestic Preference among government agencies, the Department of Trade and Industry-Competitiveness Bureau (DTI-CB) held a virtual orientation among procurement and Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) officers from the Department of Health (DOH) on 9 August 2021. Leading the Domestic Bidders…Read More -
BOI’s quality management system training program yields successful certification for local aerospace industry players
August 19, 2021The Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) training program of the Board of Investments (BOI), the lead industry development and investments promotion agency in the Philippines, paved the way for another successful aerospace standard certification of a local industry player. Daiwa Seiko Philippines, a Philippine-based manufacturer of automotive and aviation parts…Read More -
Prefer and Buy Local: Region 2 makes another mark, holds first ever Domestic Bidders and Buy Local Orientation together with DTI-CB
August 19, 2021The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Region 2 in partnership with the DTI-Competitiveness Bureau (CB) conducted an orientation on the Domestic Bidder’s (DoBid) Certificate of Preference Program and Buy Local Campaign via Zoom on 17 August 2021. This was the first orientation conducted among other regions as DTI-CB pushed forward…Read More -
ASEAN-UK economic relations strengthened
August 18, 2021MANILA — As the United Kingdom (UK) becomes Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN’s) newest Dialogue Partner, ASEAN looks forward to more robust economic relations with the said trading partner. On 11 August 2021 via videoconference, ASEAN Senior Economic Officials (SEOM) met with UK Trade Commissioner Sam Myers and UK…Read More -
Region 2 MSMEs capacitated on right pricing, costing to improve profitability
August 18, 2021To enhance the micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) competitiveness around setting prices considering the costs of goods and services in the new normal. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in partnership with the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), conducted a webinar on Costing and Pricing for…Read More -
Cagayan Valley holds webinar on quality standards in cacao production
August 18, 2021The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in collaboration with Cagayan Valley Cacao Industry Development Council, successfully held the two-day webinar on quality standards in cacao production and postharvest management on 21-22 July 2021 via Zoom that was attended by 102 cacao stakeholders. This was held to capacitate…Read More -
DTI-R2 Buy Local campaign secures RDC’s seal of approval
August 18, 2021In line with the Buy Local advocacy of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 jumpstarted by Regional Director (RD) Leah Pulido Ocampo in 2019, the Regional Development Council II (RDC II) passed resolution no. 2-3 s. 2021 which supports the campaign. Said resolution enjoins all local government…Read More -
Philippines makes compelling case to attract Singapore investors and partners
August 18, 2021The Singapore Business Federation, supported by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, urged Singaporean investors to explore investment and partnership opportunities in the Philippines in a webinar held last August 12.Read More
