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PH diversified exports boost growth, up by 12.1%
June 16, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sees having wide range of products helped in boosting exports in April 2017 as it increased significantly by 12.1% compared to April 2016 data in a report released by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). PSA reported total exports receipts for April 2017 amounted to…Read More -
MARKET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: ‘Slow Food’ presents opportunities for PHL food exporters
June 16, 2017By Magnolia Uy and Ella Burgos / Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Geneva The “Slow Food” movement in Switzerland has progressed into high gear recently with books and films raising awareness of the dangers of a fast-food diet for humans and the planet. Two leading retailers, Migros and Coop, played…Read More -
PHL EXPLORES NEW WAYS TO DIVERSIFY INDUSTRIES: TO CREATE IS TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
June 16, 2017By Celynne Layug and Brian Jay Ambulo Business columns tend to feature opportunities for our exporters and industry stakeholders. Creative economy, creative thinking and creative cities are topics not usually associated with trade and investment. However, it is a wellknown saying that the first industrial revolution was driven by…Read More -
DTI MOVES TO STRENGTHEN MARIKINA SHOE INDUSTRY
June 16, 2017Following President Duterte’s instruction to revive and to strengthen the country’s footwear industry, Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and members of the Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI) identified possible solutions to existing obstacles that hamper the shoe industry’s growth. “Technological improvement remains an industry concern. While there are patrons…Read More -
DTI, DOLE hold Livelihood and Employment Summit 2017
June 15, 2017Trabaho, Negosyo, at Kabuhayan Jobs and Business Fair in Binangonan, Rizal The Department of Trade and Industry Region IV-A, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment Region IV-A and the convergence of regional line agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture, Technical Education…Read More -
Lopez to sari-sari store owners: gov’t is your expansion partner
June 15, 2017Sec. Lopez during the appreciation and awarding ceremonies of supermarket chain Puregold Filipino sari-sari store owners can count on the government to finance their dream expansion through the Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3), the country’s trade chief said. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez encouraged…Read More -
DTI conducts surveillance audit at a cement corporation in Antipolo City
June 15, 2017Surveillance audit conducted at a cement company To ensure better consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regularly conducts surveillance audit at the business establishments having Philippine Standard (PS) license. With this, DTI can assure that the products being produced conform to quality and safety standards as specified…Read More -
DTI monitors fair trade laws enforcement in Guimaras
June 15, 2017Fair trade enforcement in Guimaras The DTI Guimaras Provincial Office conducted a mobile Business Name Registration in retail stores in Brgys. Cabalagnan and Salvacion, Nueva Valencia. This was to ensure that retail stores in the area have registered business names especially the new ones. The agency likewise monitored the renewal…Read More -
DTI Guimaras ‘Balik Eskwela’ sale generated P254.5K in gross sales
June 15, 2017Diskwento Caravan in Guimaras The DTI Guimaras Provincial Office conducted Balik Eskwela (in-store promo) on May 22 to June 2, 2017. The activity, which encourages retail stores and micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to partner with DTI, aims to offer 5percent to 15 percent discounts on school needs, medicines,…Read More -
Dole Philippines Opens a New Plant in Surallah
June 14, 2017(from left) DTI South Cotabato Provincial Director Flora Gabunales with Surallah Mayor Antonio Bendita and DTI 12 Regional Director Ibrahim K. Guiamadel With a US$20M investment, Dole Philippines opened a new plant in Surallah South Cotabato. Local officials and representatives of various national government agencies attended the blessing and opening…Read More
