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BOI approves Php490M sugar plant in Negros Oriental
December 28, 2017The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently approved the Php490 million sugar mill plant of HDJ Bayawan Agri-venture Corp. (HBAC). The project qualified in the 2017 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) under the manufacturing activities agro-processing category. The sugar mill plant is located in a five-hectare area in Barangay Bugay, Bayawan…Read More -
PTTC conducts seminar “Negosyo tayo OFWs!”
December 27, 201712 December 2017 Manila – The Philippine Trade Training Center, through the Department of Trade and Industry-Regional Operations Group, in cooperation with various government departments such as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Pag-IBIG, Phil-Health, SB Corporation, and Land Bank of the Philippines, conducted an entrepreneurship enhancement seminar for…Read More -
DTI awards winners for essay and poster contests on standards
December 27, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry and its Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and with ABSCBN’s DzMM, successfully conducted the 7th Standards-Essay Writing Contest (SEWC) and the 1st Standards Poster-Making Contest (SPMC) held at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) in Pasay…Read More -
DTI-CPG calls for responsible, safety-conscious mechatronics and robotics industry
December 27, 2017CPG Undersecretary at the 3rd National Convention of the MRSP. Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua set the mood of the audience, as he delivered his inspirational message during the 3rd National Convention of the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines (MRSP)…Read More -
DTI-CPG advocates consumer welfare in regional CWM events, meeting overseas
December 27, 2017Consumer welfare should be a continuing part of our agenda all year round, rather than a buzzword to discuss only during October or Consumer Welfare Month, Trade Undersecretary for Consumer Protection Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua prompted private and government partners in the country and abroad. Celebrating the 20th Consumer Welfare…Read More -
DTI prompts consumers to stay vigilant when shopping online
December 27, 2017With the growing number of Filipino consumers engaging in online shopping, the Department of Trade and Industry urges everyone to be wary and stay away from unscrupulous businesses. The advent of technology has given consumers the capacity to instantly purchase their goods online and have them delivered at their doorstep.…Read More -
DTI supports the Philippines’ ratification of Minamata Convention on Mercury
December 27, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), supports the ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury since it will instill protection to health and the environment. In consonance with the existing policy in RA 7394, or the Consumer Act of the Philippines, Chapter…Read More -
DTI hosts the 39th Meeting of the ACCSQ – WG 1 on Standards and MRA
December 27, 2017Delegates from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat gathered in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila for the 39th meeting of the ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality – Working Group 1 on Standards and MRA (ACCSQ-WG1).…Read More -
DTI implements “No Wrong Door” policy
December 27, 2017Aiming to provide an efficient consumer redress, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to strengthen its No Wrong Door Policy initiative for the public – whereby they entertain and facilitate all consumer-related queries and complaints even if these do not fall under the Department’s jurisdiction. The No Wrong…Read More -
DTI warns consumers on fraud sales promos and text scams
December 27, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warns the public to be wary of fraud promos circulating via text message, social media or print materials to lure victims. Pursuant to the Protection Against Deceptive, Unfair and Unconscionable Sales Acts or Practices under Republic Act (RA) 7394, also known as the…Read More
