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SSFs back on track, gov’t assistance continues
January 25, 2021Notwithstanding the impact of the pandemic on business activities, the DTI continues to monitor the operation and extend assistance needed by shared service facilities (SSF) cooperators throughout the country. According to the report conducted by the DTI Bureau of SME Development (BSMED), most of the SSFs were affected by the…Read More -
PH-Indonesia hold Copper Industry Dialogue, vow collaboration in boosting each other’s industry
January 22, 2021The Philippines is committed to forging closer economic and bilateral ties with Indonesia as the two countries are further deepening their collaboration on boosting each other’s copper industry. The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently (14 January 2021) held an online Copper Industry Dialogue with its Indonesian counterpart, Investment Coordinating…Read More -
DTI Negosyo Centers assist over 14K small enterprises in MIMAROPA
January 22, 2021The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- MIMAROPA Region reported over 14,000 new and existing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted through its Negosyo Centers. For 2020 alone, consolidated figures reveal that 25,952 clients have been assisted by the Negosyo Centers, where 14,856 are MSMEs. Aside from the MSMEs,…Read More -
DTI-2 Quirino rolls out Bamboo Ordinance to LGUs
January 21, 2021DIFFUN, QUIRINO — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 Quirino Provincial Office through the initiative of PD Ma. Sofia G. Narag, conducted on 8-13 January 2021 courtesy call to the seven LGUs Local Chief Executives (LCEs) to introduce the adoption of the Provincial/Municipal Bamboo Ordinance in response…Read More -
Cagayan Valley holds 1st ever Startup Week
January 21, 2021Over 100 stakeholders from the public and private sectors participated physically and virtually in the recently concluded Cagayan Valley Startup Week 2021 (CVSW 2021) on 13-15 January 2021 organized by the Cagayan State University BizNEST in close partnership with the different government agencies in the region such as the Department…Read More -
Tuguegarao enacts an ordinance institutionalizing the implementation of the Bamboo Development Project in the city
January 21, 2021During the 68th regular session of the 8th City Council of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan held last 22 December 2020 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall, the City Council presided by Hon. Vice Mayor Bienvenido C. De Guzman II, enacted City Ordinance No. 95-08-2020, entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Implementation of…Read More -
Trade chief emphasized need for auto safeguard measures amid Nissan Philippines production closure
January 21, 2021MANILA—Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez emphasized the need for the provisional safeguard measures on automotives following the news of the closure of operations of Nissan Philippines. Nissan informed on 20 January 2021 the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that Nissan will cease assembling its Almera model in the country in…Read More -
Coconut, calamansi, carageenan, moringa have big potential in Europe – study
January 19, 2021A market study found that coconut, calamansi, carrageenan, and moringa have big potential in European markets. Other Philippine agricultural products cited were ube, turmeric, butterfly pea flower, and the elemi tree. The demand is driven by healthy lifestyle choices and using natural ingredients in manufacturing cosmetics and medicines.Read More -
DTI Davao Region hits 2020 target amid pandemic
January 18, 2021DAVAO CITY – Amid the global pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region successfully delivered its 2020 targets and intensified its assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them cope up in these trying times. The agency’s planning unit revealed that it assisted…Read More -
DTI issues national standard guidelines for e-commerce transactions
January 18, 2021As more online businesses emerge amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the demand for guidelines on online transactions also increases. The DTI takes seriously the drafting of policies to ensure that online retailers have the capabilities to facilitate online transactions and buyers or consumers to purchase in a safe and secure manner.…Read More
