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DTI and PCC tackle issue on excessive foreign shipping costs
August 16, 2018The Department of Trade and Industry lauded the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) for its quick response to DTI’s call for the PCC to investigate excessive charges imposed by international shipping lines. “We thank the PCC led by Chairman Arsenio Balisacan and the commissioners, for listening to the plea of exporters…Read More -
122 micro entreps complete DTI’s Mentor ME course in Davao
August 15, 2018A total of 122 microenterprise owners from all over Davao Region have already graduated from the Kapatid Mentor ME of the Department of Trade and Industry’s mentorship program. The Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) program, which is being implemented in partnership with the private sector-led Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), has…Read More -
Gov’t prepares PHL processed meat industry to be globally-competitive, holds forum to address regulation compliance challenges, improve biz processes
August 14, 2018Left photo shows BOI Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa delivering her opening remarks before the forum participants. Middle and right photo meanwhile shows the government and private sector participants who discussed the challenges and proposed solutions in addressing EODB issues and regulatory procedures. The government is gearing up to further…Read More -
PH trade exec sees opportunities in 4IR for trade and investments
August 13, 2018DTI Undersecretary Nora Terrado delivering a presentation during the 2018 Philippines-Korea Copyright Forum. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Nora Terrado shared various implications of the fourth industrial revolution to trade and investments during the 2018 Philippines-Korea Copyright Forum held last 8 August 2018 in Makati City. “This revolution will disrupt status…Read More -
DTI leads business workshop for Filipinos in LA
August 13, 201811 August 2018Published also in Business Mirror In Photo: Panel members include (from left): Armando Bartolome, Linda Stone, Dr. Ed Arcinue, Eduardo Romualdo, with Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug (standing) of the Department of Trade and Industry. MORE than 50 professionals, food-trade entrepreneurs and representatives of Filipino-American organizations in Los Angeles,…Read More -
Jollibee opens restaurant in Mississauga, Canada
August 13, 201811 August 2018Published also in Business Mirror JOLLIBEE Foods Corp. (JFC) continues its aggressive expansion into Canada as it opened the doors of Jollibee Mississauga on July 20, the fast-food company’s second outpost in Toronto. Jollibee Mississauga is housed inside Seafood City, a 50,000-square-foot Filipino marketplace, located in Mississauga’s Heartland…Read More -
Pagadian gears up to attract locators, increase investments
August 13, 201811 August 2018Published also in Business Mirror PAGADIAN City, the capital of Zamboanga del Sur, is ready to attract more locators and increase investments as the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry development and primary investment promotion agency, recently capacitated key stakeholders in the province on the…Read More -
Mideast supermarket chain aims to import $100-million PHL products by 2020
August 13, 201811 August 2018 By Elijah Felice Rosales Published also in Business Mirror ONE of Middle East’s most popular supermarket chains is now importing farm products and other commodities from the Philippines, and is targeting to procure at least $100 million from local producers by 2020. May Exports Philippines Inc. officially launched…Read More -
DTI launches Consumer Corner, 1-DTI hotline
August 10, 2018DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and SM Supermarket President Jose Maria Mendoza at the Consumer Corner launch at SM Megamall MANDALUYONG – As part of its Consumer Care Program, the Department of Trade and Industry launched the DTI Consumer Corner and 1-DTI hotline last August 9 at SM Megamall. The…Read More -
DTI-CIAP joins Build Build Build Team to generate jobs in construction
August 09, 2018About 30,000 jobs in construction are up for grabs in the upcoming Job Caravan on August 12, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. Organized by the Build, Build, Build Core Committee, the caravan entitled ‘Jobs Jobs Jobs’ is open to all and caters to blue and white collar…Read More
