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‘Dutertenomics’ reaches Germany
July 06, 2017Trade chief convinces businessmen to invest in PH At the Asia Pacific Forum on 5 July, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez showcased the benefits of investing in the Philippines under the Dutertenomics paradigm of economic resurgence and inclusive growth. The Forum gathered around 400 from German business chambers and some companies,…Read More -
Coco Loco: Mexico and PHL in global coconut trade
July 06, 2017By Mexico City, Vichael Angelo D. Roaring Commercial Counsellor Philippine Trade and Investment Center Published in Business Mirror 04 July 2017 Working on a nutty comeback WILL Mexico, which currently has a minuscule coconut production, catch up fast enough to compete with world leaders like the Philippines and Indonesia?…Read More -
DTI chief wants PHL to reach top 20 in ease of doing business by 2020
July 06, 2017Published in Business Mirror 04 July 2017 PASAY CITY—Following the 2017 Doing Business (DB) Report indicating the Philippines moved up four spots from 103rd last year to 99th out of 190 economies, the country’s trade chief expressed hope for the Philippines to reach top 20 by 2020 in the global…Read More -
DTI-PAB conducts Seminar on ISO/IEC 17065/2012 and PAB’s Accreditation of Halal Products Certification Bodies
July 05, 2017In the global market, it is important to take into consideration not only the health and safety aspects of food and most products but also the cultural and religious preferences of consumers. The global Muslim population with diverse tastes and interests also has a number of religious requirements thataffect its…Read More -
DTI organizes capacity programs with ISO Central and Regional offices
July 05, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS), together with the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Central and Regional Engagement Initiative (REI) offices, organizes the “Stakeholders Engagement Program” on 04 July 2017 at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) in Pasay City, and the “Regional Training Program…Read More -
DTI pushes for the establishment of guidelines of RA 8749
July 05, 2017In compliance with Republic Act 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is currently working on the guidelines for the National Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (NMVIMP). A Technical Working Group (TWG) composed of representatives from relevant government agencies, environment groups, and…Read More -
DTI clamps down on substandard, uncertified critical products
July 05, 2017Prioritizing consumers’ safety, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to crack down on business establishments selling uncertified and inferior or substandard critical products. DTI’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) last 30 June 2017 conducted special monitoring and enforcement activities in three (3) general merchandise stores (Wawawei General Merchandise,…Read More -
DTI launches 2nd batch of KAPATID Mentor Me in Cavite
July 05, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry, in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), launched the “KAPATID Mentor Me Program (KMME)” Batch 2 in the province of Cavite at the 3rd floor Revilla Hall, Bacoor Government Center Building, Bacoor, Cavite. “We are happy to bring Mentor Me in Cavite…Read More -
From Survival to Sustainability: DTI Launches Back-to-Back Kapatid Mentor ME Programs in NCR
July 04, 2017Twenty mentees, 12 weeks, 10 modules, 1 goal: to scale up from survival to sustainable enterprises. This is the vision of DTI NCR in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) as it launched back-to-back Kapatid Mentor ME programs in Caloocan, Manila and Mandaluyong City this June under the…Read More -
DTI lauds US GSP expansion covering PH travel goods
July 03, 2017Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez welcomed the approval of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to include Philippine travel goods in its expanded General System of Preferences (GSP) scheme. Effective 1 July 2017, all US GSP Beneficiary Developing Countries will enjoy duty-free treatment…Read More
