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DTI, DOF grant incentives to manufacturers, importers of essential products during quarantine period
April 07, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Finance (DOF) push for greater support in the manufacture and importation of essential products during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) by granting incentives through the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 20-02, series of 2020 issued on 1 April 2020.…Read More -
DTI to enforce 30-day grace period for residential, commercial rent during ECQ
April 06, 2020MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 20-12, Series of 2020 on 4 April 2020 granting a 30-day grace period for residential and commercial rent falling due within the the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period. “To provide economic relief to Filipinos and…Read More -
Garment exporters and Government collaborate to produce medical-grade coverall PPEs for healthworkers
April 06, 2020Heeding the government’s call to address the deficient supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the country, member-companies of the Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (CONWEP) will start the local production of medical-grade PPE coveralls for healthcare workers. “We need to protect our healthcare workers as they are…Read More -
Accreditation Helps in Producing Reliable Test Results
April 02, 2020The world was taken by surprise when the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged late last year and has since grown into a pandemic, affecting many countries and putting most of us in difficult economic situation. As of writing, the Philippines has more than a thousand confirmed cases of individuals affected…Read More -
Negosyo Center-FabLab, creates face shields for Covid-19 Frontliners
April 01, 2020With lots of the hospitals and other medical facilities facing shortages of medical supplies to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people are pooling resources, to include creative and innovative skills to do their share and help. After seeing reports of massive shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) such…Read More -
DTI-SSF Project produces Liters of 70% Ethyl Alcohol
April 01, 2020Ilocos Norte- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Shared Service Facility (SSF) for Bioenergy Innovation and Incubation Hub and Co-working Space cum Product Testing Center housed at the National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center (NBERIC) of the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte came to…Read More -
Clarificatory statement of Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on Memorandum Circular No.20-09, “Pagpapahalaga sa mga Senior Citizens”
April 01, 2020On 28 March 2020, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 20-09 entitled, Pagpapahalaga sa mga Senior Citizens, heeding to the call of the elderly to be given priority when purchasing basic necessities and other essentials in retail stores and other similar establishments. DTI recognizes…Read More -
DTI, BatStateU join forces to provide frontliners protection against COVID-19
March 31, 2020As the number of COVID-19 cases increases in the country, there is also an increasingly growing concern about the lack of personal protective equipment for our frontline workers. Thus, the Department of Trade and Industry – Regional Operations Group (DTI-ROG), spearheaded by Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona, in collaboration with the Labspace…Read More -
DTI, CIDG, NBI strengthen campaign against hoarders and profiteers
March 31, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), along with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), seized a total of over P15 million worth of alcohol, hand sanitizers, face masks, and thermal scanners in separate operations across the country. “We…Read More -
DTI-Laguna Continuously Monitor Price and Supply of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities as well as the Market Situation in the Province
March 31, 2020Pursuant to Proclamation Nos. 929 and 922, series of 2020 and Republic Act No. 11332, following the sharp increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases throughout the country, the entire Luzon was put under Enhanced Community Quarantine from March 17, 2020 to April 13, 2020. As per guidelines of…Read More
