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  • DTI underscores halal development, promotion efforts

    DTI underscores halal development, promotion efforts

    Raison D. Arobinto / Halal Section / DTI-Export Marketing Bureau 24 January 2018 Published also in Business Mirror In Photo: Assistant Secretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman of the Department of Trade and Industry speaks before the World Halal Assembly held at a hotel in Manila on January 18 and 19, with…
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  • PHL maintains good standing in intellectual property protection

    PHL maintains good standing in intellectual property protection

    24 January 2018 Published also in Business Mirror THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the report of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on 2017 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets where the Philippines remained off the list. The report, which highlighted notorious markets for piracy and trademark counterfeiting,…
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  • PHL to participate in first China International Import Expo 2018

    PHL to participate in first China International Import Expo 2018

    by Rudolph Jay Velasco / Market Innovation Division / DTI-Export Marketing Bureau 24 January 2018 Published also in Business Mirror THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to lead the Philippine delegation to the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) from November 5 to 10 at the National…
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  • Government earmarks P2 billion for MSME development

    Government earmarks P2 billion for MSME development

    24 January 2018 also published on Business Mirror To continue the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) programs to develop micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government has set aside P2 billion to aid entrepreneurs and create an entrepreneurial revolution in the country that will result in more jobs…
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  • DTI leads Halal export promotion and dev’t

    DTI leads Halal export promotion and dev’t

    THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as the lead agency in developing and promoting the Philippine halal industry, is set to implement initiatives toward the development of the country’s Halal exports highlighting its potential contribution in driving trade and investments in the country. Speaking at the recent World Halal…
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  • BOI-Davao approves MSE coffee project

    BOI-Davao approves MSE coffee project

    The Board of Investments Extension Office (BEO) Davao recently gave a green light to Pistacia Mindanao Coffee Export, Inc. (PMCEI)’s Php1 Million coffee growing project, its first Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) project approval under the Export Activities of the 2017 Investments Priorities Plan (IPP). The project involves the production…
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  • BOI-Davao approves MSE’s coffee project

    BOI-Davao approves MSE’s coffee project

    The Board of Investments Extension Office (BEO) Davao recently gave a green light to Pistacia Mindanao Coffee Export, Inc. (PMCEI)’s Php1 Million coffee growing project, its first Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) project approval under the Export Activities of the 2017 Investments Priorities Plan (IPP). The project involves the production…
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  • PH exports to EU grew by 31%

    PH exports to EU grew by 31%

    MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed another milestone for Philippines (PH) and European Union (EU) trade relations as export products hit a 31% growth wherein EUR 2 billion-worth of PH products were exported through EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+). “We are pleased to hear…
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  • Bangon Marawi: DTI fasttracks assistance to IDPs

    Bangon Marawi: DTI fasttracks assistance to IDPs

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is keen on fasttracking the revival of Marawi City’s illustrious business environment, as the agency looks to provide more assistance to affected Maranao entrepreneurs. “We plan to allocate more budget for this year to support the Bangon Marawi programs to provide livelihood assistance…
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  • DTI: Price Freeze in effect in Albay

    DTI: Price Freeze in effect in Albay

    DTI Region 5 – The Department of Trade and Industry in Albay imposed a Price Freeze on basic commodities in the whole Province of Albay as lava continues to flow from the Mayon Volcano. As of Tuesday, Albay Province has been declared under a state calamity by the Provincial Council…
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