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Registration of online business, key to consumer protection – trade chief
June 19, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urged online businesses to register with the government, citing it as key to consumer protection. This comes after the recent directive of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for online sellers to register their businesses on or before 31 July 2020. In BIR…Read More -
DTI helps sports apparel seller to thrive in adversity
June 17, 2020As the coronavirus continues its disruption, many small business owners are innovating strategies as they navigate the unforeseen financial and operational challenges brought on by the pandemic. For Theresa Mae Conson, Chief Finance Officer and sole proprietor of Cebu-based Smartieshirt Apparel, the COVI19 crisis is a game changer. Started by…Read More -
Food and beverage firms told: Focus on product sustainability
June 16, 202016 June 2020 | The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), citing international market intelligence company Mintel trends report, has advised food and drink companies to focus on sustainability as consumers will advocate for companies that pursue the triple bottom line—people, profit and planet.Read More -
DTI, DOLE monitor establishments in CALABARZON allowed to operate amid prolonged quarantine
June 16, 2020To ensure that business establishments and workplaces are following safety and health standards in the continuing battle against the pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry Region (DTI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of CALABARZON joined forces to monitor 197 establishments. Businesses that are located in the…Read More -
DTI to push e-commerce growth, support legislation to strengthen e-commerce law in PH
June 15, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in commemoration of the 20th year of Republic Act No. 8792 or the “eCommerce Act of 2000” signed last 14 June 2000, committed to implement policies to strengthen and grow e-commerce in the country while supporting current legislative measures by Congress. “Twenty years…Read More -
DTI-EMB urges passage of economic stimulus bill to get exporters back on track
June 11, 202011 June 2020 | The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) is pushing for the passage of House Bill No. 6815 or the Accelerated Recovery and Investments Stimulus for the Economy of the Philippines (ARISE Philippines) to help exporters get back on their feet. The bill was approved…Read More -
PH game developers explore opportunities with Malaysia
June 11, 202011 June 2020 | The global gaming industry was estimated to be valued at USD152.1B in 2019 which shows that there’s a huge chunk of the market that is open to be served and explored by the Philippines given the current share and capability of the game development industry.Read More -
DOT and BOI finalized incentives to tourism firms’ COVID-19-proofing investments
June 11, 2020Responding to a request from Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, the Board of Investments (BOI) has approved investment incentives for tourism and tourism-related industries that are upgrading and modernizing their facilities aimed at ensuring the health, safety and wellness of their clients in view of the new normal brought about by…Read More -
DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez’ Independence Day Message
June 11, 2020As we celebrate the nation’s 122nd Independence Day, the Philippines stands on solid ground, and has the momentum to overcome the current crisis with a collective capability for the global market shifts brought forward by COVID-19. Imbued with the spirit of Bayanihan, the Filipino spirit of looking out for one…Read More -
PH game developers explore opportunities with Malaysia
June 11, 2020The global gaming industry was estimated to be valued at USD152.1B in 2019 which shows that there’s a huge chunk of the market that is open to be served and explored by the Philippines given the current share and capability of the game development industry. To boost the local game…Read More
