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PH imports growth indicative of expansion of local business activities—DTI chief
November 10, 2020MANILA—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the 8.2% month-on-month PH import growth recorded in September is indicative of the resumption of several business activities. This even as PH imports have continued to decline for 17 consecutive months. The majority of September imports recorded were inputs…Read More -
DTI: Malagos Chocolate Victory in International Competition Showcases PH Cacao Excellence
November 10, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the recent victory of Malagos Chocolate at the World Drinking Chocolate Competition 2020 in Hannover, Germany showcases the excellence of Philippine cacao. The results were announced last 25 October during the virtual Schokoladen Gourmet Festival. Malagos Chocolate claimed four Gold awards, especially…Read More -
Trade chief: PH 2.5% inflation rate still within government’s target
November 09, 2020MANILA—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the increase in the country’s inflation rate to 2.5% in October from 2.3% in the previous month is still within the lower end of the government’s target of 2-4% for the year. “With the supply issues on fish and pork…Read More -
DTI premieres Christmas Special series featuring local products from the regions
November 09, 2020Christmas is coming to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)! With Christmas just around the corner, the DTI, through the Regional Operations Group, has officially launched its Christmas Special project tagged as ‘PASA-LOVE’ on DTI Youtube Channel. More than showing the world that the pandemic cannot stop Filipinos from…Read More -
PH merchandise exports make a strong comeback in September
November 05, 2020Following the positive pick-up in international merchandise trade since June, PH Merchandise Exports rebounded strongly in September. This was also the first time the growth rate manifested since the onset of COVID-19 in March, bringing back the country’s goods exports to an optimistic recovery trajectory. “We are glad to see…Read More -
Trade chief: PMI marginal decline only a “pause in economy’s recovery momentum”
November 04, 2020MANILA—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the decline in the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from September’s 50.1 to 48.5 in October is a “marginal drop”. “The slight decline in the Philippine manufacturing PMI merely reflects a pause in our economy’s recovery momentum. It just…Read More -
Food Philippines brings healthy, organic food to Australian mainstream markets
November 04, 2020We’ve heard it often enough, Filipino food is largely underrepresented and not yet fully appreciated by the wider Australian community. But two Australian-Filipino organizations are aiming to change the way Australians think and regard Filipino food. Entree.pinays, a collective of entrepreneurial Filipinas introducing Filipino cuisine and culture to the hearts…Read More -
DTI-Laguna Negosyo Center Los Baños conducts webinar on how to protect businesses from security threats
November 04, 2020LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA – The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna (DTI-Laguna) Provincial Office with Negosyo Center Los Baños successfully concluded a webinar on business cybersecurity last 22 October 2020. In line with the objectives of the agency, the activity sought to help promote business cybersecurity awareness in the…Read More -
“Make It Happen in the Philippines” int’l investments promotion campaign soft-launches in ANZ, highlights the Philippines’ resilience and recovery from global pandemic
November 04, 2020The “Make it Happen in the Philippines”, the new international investments promotion campaign of the Philippines, soft-launches in the Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) Region yesterday (28 October 2020), highlighting the lucrative business and investment opportunities in the country and its resilience as the country continues to bounce back from the global…Read More -
DTI launches online Joint Venture application
November 03, 2020The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) launched its second digital platform for its contractor’s licensing services this year. PCAB, in collaboration with USAID DELIVER Project, first launched the Online Renewal Portal through the pcabgovph.com website in June 2020. Since its launch, more than 7,500 renewal licenses issued were processed through…Read More
