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Heading abroad for health
July 18, 2019Source: ISO News (www.iso.org) With the current level of income disparity between nations, even those geographically close to one another, it is hardly surprising that the provision of public services can vary a great deal from country to country. This is nowhere more the case than with healthcare, in which…Read More -
DTI-BPS issues DAO 19-08 National Recognition for Standards Development Organizations (SDOs)
July 18, 2019The Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) issues the Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 19-08, Series of 2019 or the National Recognition for Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). DAO 19-08 is for a national recognition of SDOs to have cohesion of all standards development activities and…Read More -
DTI-BPS develops standards to support electric vehicles
July 17, 2019As the price of petroleum products continue to soar to record highs and as more and more people are becoming environment and climate conscious, the need to find alternative sources of fuel and efficient technologies have become breakthrough goals of various government agencies and private institutions alike. And as thousands…Read More -
Photo Release: DTI-2 meets with the Presidential Adviser for Northern Luzon
July 16, 2019DTI-2’s newly appointed Regional Director Romleah Juliet Pulido-Ocampo (right) meets with Presidential Adviser for Northern Luzon Secretary Raul L. Lambino (left) before his meeting with Regional Directors about possible key areas of development in Region 2 on 11 July in Tuguegarao City. Seated beside RD Ocampo is DTI Cagayan Provincial…Read More -
DT-2 welcomes RD Ocampo
July 16, 2019Assistant Regional Director Ruben Diciano turns over the helm of DTI-2 to incoming Regional Director Romleah Juliet Pulido-Ocampo DTI-2 Regional Offices welcomes its new Regional Director in the person of Romleah Juliet Pulido-Ocampo. Hailing from Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, RD Ocampo is no stranger to Region 2 having spent her early…Read More -
Steel bars in Region 2 compliant to product standards
July 16, 2019DTI-2 Assistant Regional Director Ruben Diciano and Team Leader Serafin Umoquit check the logo and markings on a 10mm steel bar in Tuguegarao City during the region-wide monitoring and enforcement activity last 5 July Steel bars randomly inspected by DTI-2 Regional Office Monitoring and Enforcement Teams in hardware stores in…Read More -
DTI chief encourages South Korean importers to explore PH products for Korean market; highlights organic food, health care, design-driven products
July 16, 2019PASAY — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez urged the 108-delegation from the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) to explore Philippine (PH) products that would complement the needs of the South Korean market. The Secretary pushed for organic, natural food and health care as well as design-driven…Read More -
PH to take a fresh direction in Maison&Objet Paris this year
July 15, 2019Through the past participations of the Philippines in Maison&Objet Paris (M&O), the country continuously fascinates and excites the international lifestyle and design market. Year after year, Philippine products are garnering more and more interest from international buyers who go to M&O for its quality finds. To maintain the momentum, it…Read More -
Philippine design and craftsmanship set to captivate the Middle East at INDEX Dubai 2019
July 15, 2019LifestylePHILIPPINES at INDEX Dubai 2018 Before launching the 70th Edition of Manila FAME this October, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), will showcase some of the most promising brands in the home accessories and furniture industry at the…Read More -
WTO Panel Report in Thailand – Customs and Fiscal Measures on Cigarettes from the Philippines
July 12, 2019On 12 July 2019, a World Trade Organization (“WTO”) Panel upheld the Philippines’ claims that Thailand violated WTO law on customs violation. The dispute initiated by the Philippines in 2008 affects Philippine exports of cigarettes to Thailand. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said that “this WTO dispute has been going on for…Read More
