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DTI-R02 bags BSP’s Outstanding Regional Partner Award
October 22, 2018OIC-Regional Director Ruben B. Diciano receives the Outstanding Regional Partner Award from Monetary Board Member V. Bruce J. Tolentino and Ms. Beta A Cervantes, Officer-in -Charge of BSP La Union RO. The Region 2 Awardees pose with BSP officials. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Office No. 2…Read More -
PH scores big in the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report
October 22, 2018The Philippines’ (PH) ranking in the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) significantly improved to 56th from 68th place in a report released recently by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The 2018 GCR covers 140 economies representing 99% of global GDP and 94% of world population. PH is one of the…Read More -
PHL exporters set to showcase in largest general trade fair in Japan
October 22, 2018By Myrtle Faye L. Solina | Food and Agri-MArine Division | DTI-Export Marketing Bureau 20 October 2018 Published also in Business Mirror TWENTY Philippine exporters are set to participate in the World Food and Beverage Great Expo (Fabex Kansai) in Kansai, Japan from October 23 to 25. Fabex Kansai is…Read More -
Demand for health, wellness packaged food, beverages in Australia rising
October 22, 2018By Philexport News and Features 20 October 2018 Published also in Business Mirror THE demand for health and wellness packaged food and beverages is growing in Australia due to the continued increase in health consciousness. “Health and wellness concerns remain a key focus guiding the food and beverage purchasing decisions…Read More -
DTI, Eaga Committee of Philippine Congress hold halal industry exhibit
October 22, 201820 October 2018 Published also in Business Mirror In Photo: Philippine Trade Undersecretary Abdulgani Macatoman addresses participants and visitors to the Philippine Halal Industry Exhibit held from October 8 to 11 at the North Wing Lobby of the Philippine Congress. To support the implementation of Republic Act 10817, known as the…Read More -
PHL government highlights infrastructure opportunities to British investors
October 22, 201820 October 2018 Published also in Business Mirror TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and a Philippine infrastructure development team composed of top government officials have discussed with high-level representatives of British companies several Philippine infrastructure investment opportunities, as well as the Philippine government’s “Build, Build, Build” program. The Philippine delegation…Read More -
SRP for Noche Buena products out, indicates increase in prices of items
October 19, 2018Most noche buena products increased their suggested retail prices (SRP) this year. The increase varies on the brand and size or weight of a product which ranges from 20 centavos to as high as P49.75. The SRP, released on October 13, 2018, showed that prices of ham increased from a…Read More -
DTI Singapore delivers Investment Talk
October 19, 2018DTI Singapore Commercial Counselor Cynthia Ricafort delivered a talk today on “Doing Business in the Philippines” at an investment seminar organised by Raja & Tann Asia. On her presentation, Ms. Ricafort highlighted the continuous surge in the manufacturing industry in the Philippines where it is experiencing an average annual growth…Read More -
BOI Investment Approvals up 19% for Jan-Sept 2018
October 18, 2018The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s primary industry development and lead investment promotion agency, posted investment approvals worth Php454.8 billion for the first nine months of 2018, a 19.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year where it reached Php381.2 billion. “Investor confidence in the country…Read More -
DTI strengthens Philippine Halal Export
October 18, 2018The Philippine Trade Training Center moderated the seminar on Strengthening the Philippine Halal Export system held on October 08-11, 2018 through the Philippine Congress Legislative Agenda at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. The seminar, a joint endeavor of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the House…Read More
