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Lopez calls for an MSME-friendly IP regime
May 30, 2017DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez speaks at the National IP Strategy of the Philippines (NIPS) Instead of rebellion, an innovative, inclusive entrepreneurial revolution is what the Philippines currently needs, the country’s trade chief said. Speaking at the launch of the National IP Strategy of the Philippines (NIPS) on 30 May,…Read More -
DTI to provide affordable school supplies through Diskwento Caravan
May 30, 2017As parents and students prepare for the back-to-school rush, the Department of Trade and Industry will hold a nationwide Diskwento Caravan Balik-Eskwela Edition through its Regional and Provincial Offices to help parents stretch their budget. A regular project by the Department since 2009, the Diskwento Caravan aims to provide opportunity…Read More -
Survey on Public Perception on Preferential Trade Agreements’ Contribution to Inclusive and Equitable Trade
May 30, 2017The Trade, Investment and Innovation Division (TIID) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) with ARTNeT Secretariat is inviting the public to answer its perception survey on “Contribution of preferential trade agreements (PTAs) to inclusive and equitable trade”. The purpose of the survey…Read More -
DTI opens 10th Negosyo Center in Laguna
May 29, 2017Opening of the 10th Negosyo Center in Laguna The Department of Trade and Industry, in partnership with the Local Government of Alaminos, opened the Negosyo Center at the Municipal Compound in Alaminos, Laguna on 29 May 2017. Alaminos is the 10th Negosyo Center launched in the province after Pagsanjan, Binan,…Read More -
DTI prompts consumers and retailers on the declaration of automatic price control in Mindanao
May 29, 2017Following the declaration of martial law by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in Mindanao amid the ongoing clashes between government troops and Maute group in Marawi City, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hereby informs all consumers and retailers that pursuant to Section 6 of the Republic Act 7581 or…Read More -
Catch the Konsyumer Atbp. this Saturday! (27 May 2017)
May 26, 2017This week’s topic is (27 May 2017): “Complaints Day: Bida Ka Dito, Konsyumer!” with studio guests from DTI and DA. 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…Read More -
Japan business org to help PH SMEs
May 26, 2017Officials of the Japan Management Association (JMA), a business support organization in Japan, recently met with Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) Executive Director Nestor Palabyab to express interest in helping small and medium enterprises in the food industry. JMA is eyeing partnership with PTTC in training Philippine small and medium…Read More -
DTI launches Negosyo Center in Antipas
May 26, 2017Negosyo Center at Antipas Municipal Hall opens Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Antipas can now avail of free business assistance and consultations through the Negosyo Center which was recently opened in the Antipas Municipal Hall, Poblacion, Antipas, North Cotabato Province on May 23. Location of the center is…Read More -
AUTOMATIC PRIZE FREEZE IMPLEMENTED IN LINE WITH MARTIAL LAW
May 26, 2017In consonance with the declaration of Martial Law by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte last May 23, 2017, the prices of basic necessities are automatically frozen at their prevailing prices or placed under automatic price control. BASIS FOR AUTOMATIC PRICE CONTROL “Basis for such is Section 6, Republic Act 7581, otherwise…Read More -
TRADE CHIEF PARTICIPATES IN APEC MINISTERIAL MEETING
May 25, 2017Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez represented the Philippines during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 23rd Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 20-21, 2017. Building on the theme of “Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future in the Asia…Read More
