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DTI offers entrepreneurship program for displaced and retrenched workers through BEST Bootcamp
December 16, 2020MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) virtually launched the “Building an Entrepreneurial Society of Tomorrow Bootcamp: Accept, Adapt, and Act” (BEST Bootcamp: 3A) Program, which will provide business mentoring and entrepreneurial training for displaced or retrenched workers because of the pandemic and…Read More -
Exports 101: What’s the latest on Online Approval and Release of Coffee Export Clearance, Certificate of Exemption?
December 16, 2020The DTI-Export Marketing Bureau’s (DTI-EMB) service on coffee export documentation is now fully digital, innovatively adapting during this pandemic to keep everyone safe.Read More -
SBCorp, program implementer of Bayanihan CARES, recognized as 5th Top Performing GOCC in the 2019 Corporate Governance Scorecard by the GCG
December 16, 2020The Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) was recognized as the 5th Top Performing Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) in the 2019 Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) by the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GCG). The recognition affirms SBCorp’s continued adherence to best practice in corporate governance, having previously placed 7th…Read More -
DTI launches National Trade Fair Digital Mall
December 15, 2020In lieu of the usual National Trade Fair (NTF) organized annually, the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) is launching the NTF Digital Mall. This is in response to the unprecedented challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic,…Read More -
DTI, TESDA allow TVET Qualification trainings and assessments to help provide more jobs
December 14, 2020MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have recently allowed more Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Qualifications trainings and assessments to be conducted in areas placed under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), following the issuance of Joint Memorandum Circular No. 20-06…Read More -
DELIVER-e will be “game-changing” for farmers and consumers—DTI chief
December 14, 2020MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)—together with the Department of Agriculture (DA), private sector partners, farmer cooperatives, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—is officially launching DELIVER-e on December 14, 2020 alongside a multi-stakeholder commitment pledge signing to upscale agriculture value chain and improve overall food security…Read More -
DTI honors 2019 Top Exporters at NEC 2020 virtual event
December 12, 2020In celebration of the National Exporters’ Week (NEW), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Export Development Council (EDC) and Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), bestowed the Top Exporter Awards to deserving exporters based on their 2019 export performance and to those who have exhibited excellence and innovation in…Read More -
Future of GSP+ and possible PH-EU FTA tackled in meeting between PH Trade Chief Lopez and his new counterpart EU EVP Dombrovskis
December 11, 2020MANILA—Signaling the continuing strong ties between the Philippines and the European Union (EU), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez met with his new counterpart, Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis of the European Commission, to discuss the future of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), a possible…Read More -
Swiss market studies highlight potential for Philippine food and textile exports to Europe
December 11, 2020A recent study into Swiss and European markets highlight opportunities for Filipino agricultural products and offer guidelines for exporters. Experts from the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) presented insights into EFTA markets’ trade regulations, market access requirements, and market demand in a webinar entitled 'Export Opportunities to Europe' during the…Read More -
DTI Bagsakan Project sustains MSMEs with continued market presence
December 10, 2020In March this year, the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) was all set to kick off its much-awaited 2020 National Food Fair, which was scheduled to run from 12-16 March at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. This had to be postponed due to Proclamation…Read More
