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DTI imposes Safeguard Duty on imported passenger and light commercial vehicles
January 04, 2021MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) preliminary determination on the petition for safeguard measures filed by the Philippine Metalworkers Alliance found that increased importation of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles is a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic motor vehicle manufacturing industry. DTI’s preliminary determination also…Read More -
DTI partners with the Cebu Provincial Government in rebuilding Cebu’s economy
January 04, 2021In response to the COVID-19 health crisis that resulted in the extensive loss of jobs and incomes, the Cebu Provincial Government, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 7 and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), launched the “SUGBO Negosyo” livelihood assistance for micro-entrepreneurs. …Read More -
MIMAROPA LGUs win big at 2020 LGU competitiveness ranking
January 04, 2021Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, and Romblon, Romblon, top the list of most improved LGUs among Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs), 1st to 2nd Class Municipalities, and 3rd to 4th Class Municipalities nationwide, respectively. In the recently conducted 8th Annual Regional Competitiveness Summit via Facebook live, several LGUs in…Read More -
DTI strengthens monitoring of workplaces once again
January 04, 2021DAVAO CITY – The regional and provincial offices of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) across region 11 have strengthened their monitoring of dine-in restaurants, barbershops and salons, retailers, and other establishments allowed to operate during the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). This is…Read More -
DTI Bagsakan Project culminates in Christmas Grand Fest
January 04, 2021As part of its initiatives to provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with continued market presence, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) and in collaboration with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices has held a series of Bagsakan projects at…Read More -
DTI reviews medium-term export targets amid COVID-19 pandemic effects
January 04, 2021MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) adjusted its medium-term export projections from the original build-up to USD 130B target by 2022 set in the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2018-2022 to USD 103.9B. “Given that the COVID-19 disrupted several business models, it will be difficult to go achieve our…Read More -
DTI-PAB Getting Ready for 2021 Peer Re-evaluation
December 29, 2020The Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) peer-evaluators conducted a technical dry-run on 22 December 2020 in preparation for the upcoming 2021 APAC remote peer re-evaluation. The APAC was established on 01 January 2019 by the amalgamation…Read More -
Accreditation: Ensuring the Quality of Medical Personal Protective Equipment
December 28, 2020Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) along with administrative, environmental and engineering controls play a crucial role in protecting health professionals. PPEs are used to minimize their risks of exposures to infectious diseases while caring for patients. The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with supply chain disruptions resulted in the abrupt surge of…Read More -
DTI pushes for industrial resilience through smarter manufacturing
December 22, 2020MAKATI, Philippines – As the country’s enterprises recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for building the resilience of the country’s industries by making Philippine manufacturing smarter. This was the theme of the recently concluded virtual Manufacturing Summit 2020,…Read More -
Philippines, France to enhance collaboration in manufacturing, infrastructure, and agriculture
December 21, 2020DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo and Mr. Denis Le Fers, Head of Bilateral Trade Relations of the French Treasury met virtually to discuss PH-France relations. MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo, had a meeting with French Ministry of Economy and Finance Head of Bilateral Trade…Read More
