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RCC awards competitive LGUs for 2019
December 23, 2019The Regional Competitiveness Council (RCC) recognized competitive local government units (LGUs) excelling in the four pillars of economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency. Chaired by the DTI VI, the RCC is now on its 3rd year of giving citation to standout LGUs in the region. The activity was attended…Read More -
PHL chocolate brand among top 10 innovative food products in major Middle East trade show
December 23, 2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) – A rising Davao-based chocolate brand, MS3 Agri-Ventures Corp., has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the Food Innovation Awards in the recently held SIAL Middle East at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE, on December 9-11. Part of…Read More -
Filipino craftsmanship to take centerstage in German lifestyle event
December 20, 2019The country’s creative edge in producing distinctly designed handcrafted products takes centerstage once again as Philippine manufacturers join Ambiente 2020 this coming 7-11 February 2020, at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Under the LifestylePhilippines brand, 24-strong furniture and home décor manufacturers that represent some of the artisan regions in the country will…Read More -
PH exports grow by 5.1% in Q3 2019
December 20, 2019MAKATI – Amidst the backdrop of global uncertainty stemming from the US-China trade war, Philippine exports of goods and services remained resilient, as it expanded by 5.1% year-on-year (yoy) to USD 25.0 B in the 3rd quarter (Q3) of 2019. This export growth was even an improvement compared to its…Read More -
DTI-EMB to embark on an outbound biz mission to Mexico, USA in 2020
December 20, 2019In an effort to increase trade with Latin America and the United States of America (USA), the Department of Trade and Industry – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTICs) in Mexico and Los Angeles will conduct an outbound business-matching mission (OBMM) for fast-moving consumer…Read More -
Preparing workers and industries for future production
December 16, 2019The Trade Department recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two other government agencies, in a move to gain the momentum of preparing the labor sector for future production requirements in the manufacturing industry in light of Industry 4.0. At the recently concluded Manufacturing Summit 2019, not one, but…Read More -
BIS conducts capacity building workshop on trade remedies for gov’t sector and orientation seminar for the Domestic Industries
December 16, 2019The Bureau of Import Services (BIS) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in cooperation with Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) LLP Canada, conducted a 3-day Capacity Building workshop on Trade Remedies from December 04 to 06, 2019 at the 1898 Hotel Colonia En Las Filipinas, Makati City. This event…Read More -
DTI chief leads international launch of PH Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020
December 13, 2019DUBAI – Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez led the international launch of the Philippine pavilion last 12 December for the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai. Located at the Expo’s Sustainability District, the Philippine pavilion is a 1,300 square-meter structure housed in a 3,160 square-meter lot. It will be the biggest ever in…Read More -
Message of the Executive Secretary on the Celebration of International Human Rights Day 10 Dec 2019
December 13, 2019We mark this year's observance of International Human Rights Day and the simultaneous ncommemoration of the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10 with a strong reaffirmation of our commitment to the protection of Filipino children and youthRead More -
DTI prepares to revitalize manufacturing and embrace industry 4.0
December 12, 2019MAKATI CITY – The DTI is in the thick of preparations to revitalize manufacturing & embrace Industry 4.0, as it surges forward with its flagship industrial strategy which it introduced in 2016, the Inclusive Innovation Industrial Strategy or i3S. Speaking at the recently held Manufacturing Summit 2019, DTI Secretary Ramon…Read More
