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  • Manufacturing surges, boosting GDP contributions by 22.4% in Q3 2017 – Lopez

    Manufacturing surges, boosting GDP contributions by 22.4% in Q3 2017 – Lopez

    MAKATI –– “The Philippine economy smashed expectations to post a 6.9% growth as a robust manufacturing industry expanded by 9.4% and increased its share to GDP by 22.4% in the third quarter of 2017,” Secretary Ramon M. Lopez of the Department of Trade Industry stated. “This economic feat is creating…
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  • Catch the Konsyumer Atbp. this Saturday! (18 Nov 2017)

    Catch the Konsyumer Atbp. this Saturday! (18 Nov 2017)

    This week’s topic is: “Bantay Presyo sa mga Produktong pang-Noche Buena” with studio guests from DTI, PCFMI and PAMPI. Tune in to Konsyumer Atbp, (KATBP), DTI’s consumer education radio program, simultaneously aired over DZMM 630 kHz and Sky Cable channel 26, every Saturday from 10:30 in the morning to 12:00…
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  • BOI approves more RE projects worth Php26.7B

    BOI approves more RE projects worth Php26.7B

    The Board of Investments (BOI) recently approved nine (9) renewable energy projects totaling Php26.7 billion. These projects qualified for incentives under the Renewable Energy Act No. 9513 which is covered under the Special Laws List of the 2017 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). “Production of renewable power is becoming cheaper and…
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  • ASEAN signs FTA, investment deal with HKC

    ASEAN signs FTA, investment deal with HKC

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ASEAN and Hong Kong, China (HKC) strengthened vibrant trade and economic relations with the signing of the ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) and ASEAN – Hong Kong Investment Agreement (AHKIA) at the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on 12 November 2017…
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  • ASEAN signs FTA, investment deal with HKC

    ASEAN signs FTA, investment deal with HKC

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ASEAN and Hong Kong, China (HKC) strengthened vibrant trade and economic relations with the signing of the ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) and ASEAN – Hong Kong Investment Agreement (AHKIA) at the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on 12 November 2017…
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  • DTI-CALABARZON goes to Canada and the US for Outbound Business Mission (OBM)

    DTI-CALABARZON goes to Canada and the US for Outbound Business Mission (OBM)

    A Calabarzon delegation will embark on a trade and business mission from 12 November 12 to December 02, 2017 to explore joint ventures and market arrangements. It will also seek to strengthen business tie-ups and linkages towards business opportunities for Calabarzon enterprises. Regional Director Marilou Q. Toledo of the Department…
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  • BOI partners with DOT and Tourism groups to launch industry roadmaps

    BOI partners with DOT and Tourism groups to launch industry roadmaps

    The Board of Investments (BOI), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Philippine Hotels Ownership Association (PHOA) and the Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers Inc. (PACEOS), launched the roadmaps for the Hotel Sector and the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in front of stakeholders…
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  • DTI spotlights local MSMEs at the OTOP Product Showcase

    DTI spotlights local MSMEs at the OTOP Product Showcase

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) demonstrates the massive potential of the grassroots level in Region 7’s food and non-food industries with the mounting of the One Town One Product (OTOP) Product Showcase at the Paseo Solana, Ayala Center Cebu on November 17 – 19 this year. DTI Central…
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  • DTI-EMB to conduct trade mission to Israel

    DTI-EMB to conduct trade mission to Israel

    By Golda Kristy Tabid-Grospe / Market Innovation Division / DTI-Export Marketing Bureau 31 October 2017 Published also in Business Mirror In Photo: The Philippine delegation with Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines Effie Ben Matityau. THE Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is all…
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  • PHL food exporters urged to join major US trade fair

    PHL food exporters urged to join major US trade fair

    24 October 2017 Published also in Business Mirror LOCAL exporters are invited to showcase the country’s premium export-food products in the North American region as part of the Food Philippines delegation to the 43rd edition of Winter Fancy Food Show (WFFS) from January 21 to 23, 2018, at the Moscone…
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