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DTI: Nationwide price freeze on basic necessities in effect amid COVID-19 emergency
March 12, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announces nationwide price freeze on basic necessities pursuant to the Price Act or Republic Act (RA) No. 7581. Section 6 of the said law states that prices of basic necessities shall be frozen at their prevailing prices for sixty (60) days or until…Read More -
DTI: Manufacturers and retailers assure sufficient supply of basic goods and disinfectants in the market
March 12, 2020Makati City—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) convened the manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC), and alcohol and other disinfectants in a meeting today following the surge in demand for these products in light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) outbreak. The emergency meeting was called to…Read More -
PH healthy, natural and organic goods wow buyers in top trade event in Germany as the country bags over 36M USD export sales
March 10, 2020Healthy, natural and organic food selections from the Philippines delighted European buyers and visitors in the recently held 31st edition of Biofach on February 12-15, 2020, at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany. Biofach is the world’s leading platform for organic food and products with segments ranging across fresh and frozen…Read More -
DTI kicks off its first PQA Engagement Session with Chief Executive Officers in Region 3
March 09, 2020Executives and key decision-makers from different companies, institutions, and government agencies in Region 3 assessed their organization’s level of global competitiveness based on the Malcolm Baldridge Framework of United States during the first Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Engagement Session with CEOs at the Subic Bay Travelers Hotel in Zambales on…Read More -
DTI Normin launches KMME batch for 2020
March 06, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Northern Mindanao launched the first batch of Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program for this year with 109 entrepreneurs preselected to join the 10-module business seminar. In partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) — Go Negosyo, the KMME Program aims to help micro,…Read More -
Rice Tariffication Law led to record-low prices in 7 years – DTI Chief
March 06, 2020Manila – During the press conference updating the public on the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez lauded the “game-changing” measure for bringing down retail prices of regular milled rice and well-milled rice to a seven-year low since the start of its implementation last March 5, 2019. “From…Read More -
No more export and nationality bias with senate CITIRA bill – DTI chief
March 06, 2020Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez lauded the Senate version of the Corporate Income Tax Incentives and Rationalization Act (CITIRA) sponsored by Senator Pia Cayetano. The new bill not only balances the concerns of many stakeholders, offering a longer transition period for high performing investments (e.g. 100% exportation or employing over…Read More -
DTI to champion loom weaving industry
March 05, 2020In an effort to revive the Philippine weaving industry and provide livelihood opportunities for local weaving communities, DTI key officials, led by Secretary Ramon Lopez and Regional Operations Group Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona, met with Cabinet Secretaries’ and Congressional Spouses last March 2, 2020 at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañang Palace…Read More -
Konsyumer Atbp, labing-limang taon na
March 04, 2020Masayang ipagdiriwang noong ika-19 ng Pebrero ang anibersayo ng Konsyumer At Iba Pa (KATBP) na programa ng Department of Trade and Industry – Consumer Protection Group kasama ang ABS-CBN Corporation. Ang nasabing programa ay tumatalakay sa mga isyung nakakaapekto sa mga konsyumer. Layunin nito na bigyang kaliwanagan at dagdag kaalaman…Read More -
Empowering consumers with simultaneous Diskwento Caravan and Konsyumer Assembly sa Barangay
March 04, 2020The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Consumer Protection Group, continues to coordinate with the Local Government Units in conducting the Diskwento Caravan in their respective cities and municipalities. The objective of this initiative is to provide consumers with basic necessities and prime commodities at discounted prices, in…Read More
