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Joint Media Statement of the 4th AEM-Hong Kong Consultations
December 01, 2020Ministers agreed to enhance economic relations between ASEAN and HKC, including through utilisation of the ASEAN-HKC Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) and the ASEANHKC Investment Agreement (AHKIA). Ministers recognised the critical role of the rules-based multilateral trading system and the importance of free and open trade and investment in sustaining efforts…Read More -
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted their last meeting before their official launch of the Philippine microsite for China International Fair for Investment and Trade 2020
December 01, 2020The DTI, through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTICs) Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong, and the Board of Investments (BOI) are pleased to announce the launch of the official Philippine microsite for the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) 2020 on 17 August 2020. The microsite…Read More -
Manila ranks among world’s top emerging startup ecosystems
December 01, 2020The Philippine startup ecosystem is once again featured in the annual Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome. In its inaugural ranking of the world’s top 100 emerging ecosystems, Manila is ranked 36th globally. The GSER 2020 puts the value of Manila’s startup ecosystem at USD1.6 B, with a…Read More -
BOI’s P92M modular housing component project to boost housing
December 01, 2020In line with the government’s call for more affordable but quality housing, the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently gave the nod to the application of CONNOVATE PHILIPPINES, INC. (CPI) as a New Producer of Housing Component using Modular Housing Components. The P93M project located in Panabo City, Davao del Norte…Read More -
DTI-11 banners 2020 Consumer Welfare Month’s success
November 27, 2020DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 11 launched several activities in celebration of the 2020 Consumer Welfare Month to benefit more consumers all over the region. The month-long celebration opened with the Consumer Well Fair ZOOMba, an activity spearheaded by DTI-Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau…Read More -
CIAC accepting applicants for Construction Arbitrators Accreditation Course
November 27, 2020The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC), a government agency vested by law with original and exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from, or connected with, contracts entered into by parties involved in construction in the Philippines, is now accepting applications for the 10th Construction Arbitrators Accreditation Course to be held in the…Read More -
Panublion 2020 exceeds sales target
November 26, 2020Notwithstanding the limited movement of people to travel and experience the products of the region during the five-day Panublion Heritage Fair 2020, the participants were able to surpass its sales target of P9M. Department of Trade and Industry – Region 6 (DTI-Region 6) Asst. Regional Director Ermelina P. Pollentes expressed…Read More -
DOH, DTI sign JAO on RT-PCR Testing
November 26, 2020The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on 24 November 2020 signed the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) for setting the price range for Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Reaction (RT-PCR) Testing for COVID-19. The JAO is pursuant to Executive Order No. 118 of President Rodrigo Roa-Duterte ordering…Read More -
MTE sustains annual event amid pandemic, features 80 exhibitors
November 26, 2020DAVAO CITY – While the pandemic may have halted several activities and events, the Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation, Inc. (MTEFI) is still pursuing its annual initiative this Christmas season. With the goal to continuously help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the MTEFI will hold its first-ever virtual trade fair since…Read More -
87 small business owners in MIMAROPA graduate from extensive digital mentorship program
November 25, 2020True to its vision of propelling entrepreneurship development undeterred by the setbacks caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Go Negosyo, has successfully conducted the first-ever digital Kapatid Mentor Micro-Enterprise (KMME) program, benefitting over 80 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…Read More
