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DTI: No shortage and price increase on bottled water amidst supply issue
March 19, 2019Makati City—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, dialogued with the Beverage Industry Association of the Philippines (BIAP) in a meeting held today, 18 March 2019, to discuss the prices and supply of bottled water amidst the ongoing water…Read More -
DTI – Sydney partners with Expand Franchising and other organizations to promote franchising in Australia
March 19, 2019In photo: Mr. Rudolf Kotik of RK Franchise Consultancy discusses with a group of interested overseas Filipinos and other guests the various opportunities in franchising. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Sydney, Australia, partnered with Expand Franchising and other organizations…Read More -
DTI-2 joins NSED 2019
March 18, 2019The DTI-2 joined other government agencies in observing the first quarterly national simultaneous earthquake drill (NSED) on 20 February. The regular conduct of drills is part of the Cagayan Valley Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s effort to promote public awareness on local preparedness and disaster response planning and implementation. …Read More -
DTI Quirino turns over 3 SSF Projects to LGU Nagtipunan
March 18, 2019Efren dela Cruz, STIDS of DTI Quirino presented the Memorandum of Agreement to Hon. Mayor Nieverose C. Meneses of Nagtipunan, Quirino for the transfer of three Shared Service Facilities (SSF) to the local government unit of Nagtipunan. The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) – Quirino Provincial Office recently turned…Read More -
First Food Testing Laboratory launched in Region 8
March 18, 2019Few of the 28 sets of equipment granted by DTI for the first Food Testing Laboratory in Region 8 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the first Food Testing Laboratory in Region 8 located at the Visayas State University (VSU) Baybay, Leyte on 14 March 2019. Through the…Read More -
25 PHL food brands net $83.2-million export sales at Dubai food show
March 18, 201918 March 2019 Published also in Business Mirror TWENTY-FIVE Philippine companies bagged more than $83 million of export sales from over 1,163 foreign buyers when the country joined Gulfood at the Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 17 to 21, 2019. Led by…Read More -
PHL, Malaysia pursue cooperation on Halal, barter trade, bolstering BIMP-EAGA
March 18, 201918 March 2019 Published also in Business Mirror TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez pushed for greater bilateral cooperation on the area of barter trade between the Philippines and Malaysia during his dialogue with Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking on March 8, 2019. The trade chief…Read More -
Export ready: Trade opportunity reports, business matching
March 18, 2019By John Derrick Anchinges | Export Assistance and Business Matching Division (EABMD) | DTI-Export Marketing Bureau 18 March 2019 Published also in Business Mirror WHETHER you are an overseas company looking to establish business relations with Philippine suppliers or a local exporter searching for buyers or clients abroad, the Department…Read More -
New US rules for food labeling to take effect in 2020
March 18, 2019By PhilExport News and Features 18 March 2019 Published also in Business Mirror FILIPINO exporters of food and beverage products to the US are advised to make proactive efforts now to update their product labeling to ensure compliance with the new US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules and facilitate…Read More -
Japanese firms to invest USD 1.24 billion in new projects, expansion plans – DTI
March 18, 2019Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez revealed that a total of USD 1.24 billion worth of investments and expansion projects from Japanese companies are set to contribute to the Philippine (PH) economic growth. These investments in the areas of manufacturing, agriculture, retail, real estate, automotive, as well…Read More
