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PITC: We ‘parked’ no funds, have no role yet in COVID-19 vaccines
November 25, 2020The Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) welcomed calls to initiate a public hearing on Senate allegations that it maintains idle funds in behalf of various government agencies in order to circumvent auditing and budgetary obligations. In a statement, PITC President and CEO Dave M. Almarinez said there was no basis…Read More -
DTI-BPS partners with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to enhance PH’s standardization
November 25, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) and the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global standards development organization, have recently signed a collaboration and licensing agreement through which the two organizations agree to share information and work together to bolster safety, security and sustainability of the Philippines. …Read More -
DTI-EMB to stage first-ever virtual Export Enablers’ Exhibit
November 25, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) is set to stage its first-ever Export Enablers’ Exhibit (3Es) on 03 to 04 December as part of its celebration of the National Exporters’ Week (NEW). The 3Es, formerly known as Commodity Agencies Exhibit, has been conducted for several years, with…Read More -
DTI: Business establishments must comply with the price freeze
November 25, 2020With a state of calamity declared under the Luzon Island Group for 60 days by virtue of Proclamation No. 1051, the Department of Trade and Industry releases the price freeze list of basic necessities (BN). Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act, as amended by RA 10623,…Read More -
Philippines launches new international investment promotion brand highlighting its “Make It Work” potential
November 24, 2020“Make It Happen in the Philippines” is a multi-sector and multi-market campaign to showcase the Philippines as leading Asian location for growing businesses MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) launches a new international investment promotion brand campaign, “Make It Happen in the Philippines” which aims to attract…Read More -
National Export Congress 2020 doubles down on digitalization
November 24, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), in partnership with the Export Development Council (EDC) and the Confederation of Philippine Exporters (PHILEXPORT), is set to conduct the first-ever virtual edition of the National Export Congress 2020 (NEC 2020) on 03 December. The first virtual edition since its inception…Read More -
Region 2 products to reach Metro Manila via online platform and e-Wallet
November 24, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry – Region 2 (DTI Region 2), Farm to Mayani Incorporated (MAYANI), and GPay Network PH Inc. (GrabPay Philippines) formally forged a tripartite agreement on 29 October 2020 to create broader market access to smallholder farmers, farmer cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Region 2 (Cagayan…Read More -
National Exporters’ Week 2020 kicks off with Usapang Exports
November 24, 2020The National Exporter’s Week (NEW) will kick off on the first week of December with the conduct of Usapang Exports, a four-day online session that will take a closer look at exporting during and after COVID-19.Read More -
DTI-11 produces 80 new KMME graduates
November 24, 2020DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 11 has produced 80 new graduates of its mentorship program. These micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from all over the region have successfully passed the qualifications and challenges set by the Kapatid Mentor Me – Money and…Read More -
Puentespina Farms opens doors to DavOr’s cacao farmers, coops
November 24, 2020DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project, in partnership with the Puentespina Farms, conducted a five-day intensive training on cacao processing, bean trading, and cacao economics among the seven cacao farmer organizations from Davao Oriental on…Read More
