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Catch the Konsyumer Atbp. this Saturday! (03 June 2017)
June 02, 2017This week’s topic is (03 June 2017): “Pag-unawa sa Excise Tax!” with studio guests from DoF, BIR and PCFMI. 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…Read More -
PH trade team secures Russian support for pharmaceutical, PPP, infrastructure projects
June 01, 2017DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez discusses the Dutertenomics framework for inclusive growth before an assembly of businessmen in St. Petersburg, Russia. MOSCOW—Following the USD 875 million-worth of potential investments secured between the Philippines (PH) and Russia, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez endeavored to strengthen PH-Russia business links by engaging, in separate fora,…Read More -
DTI holds Seminar on Product Standards and Conformance in Binan
June 01, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted a Seminar on Product Standards and Conformance in Binan City, Laguna. The seminar is in collaboration with DTI-recognized industry associations such as the Flat Glass Alliance of the Philippines, Inc., Ceramic Tile Manufacturers, Inc., Philippine Electric and Wires Manufacturers, Inc., Philippine Steelmakers…Read More -
DTI-CIAP leads “HR Forum” for the Philippine construction industry
June 01, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry-Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (DTI-CIAP), through its manpower development arm, the Construction Manpower Development Foundation (CMDF), will conduct the Philippine Construction Human Resource Forum. This pioneer forum, to be participated in by construction industry players, government agencies, members of the academe and human…Read More -
DTI pushes innovation-driven entrepreneurship, industrial development
June 01, 2017“Innovation is at the heart of our industrialization strategy in achieving an entrepreneurship-driven economy,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez at the Inclusive Innovation Congress 2017 on 31 May. According to the trade chief, entrepreneurship enables Filipinos to develop innovation mindset that will lead them to…Read More -
Philippines-Japan strengthen collaborations in improving the construction industry through manpower development
June 01, 2017Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, Undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry-Construction Authority of the Philippines led the Philippine delegation of 20 participants from the government and local construction industry in the Technical Benchmarking on Construction Techno-Academy Training Centers in Japan. The Philippine delegation as well as the 30 delegations…Read More -
DTI-Davao rolls-out P3 in the region
May 31, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region is set to roll-out its financing initiative, the Pondo Para sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) on May 31. P3 is a microfinancing initiative of the administration which aims to assist the small entrepreneurs that traditionally depend on the “5-6” lenders…Read More -
AUTOMATIC PRICE FREEZE IMPLEMENTED IN LINE WITH MARTIAL LAW
May 30, 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 -
Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) to go nationwide
May 30, 2017Micro entrepreneurs around the country will now have access to cheap and easy credit as the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) will now be made available nationwide on May 31, 2017. DTI Undersecretary for Regional Operations Zenaida Maglaya said the administration’s brainchild of micro-finance facility encourages micro entrepreneurs to…Read More -
Affordable school supplies, up for grabs at DTI Diskwento Caravans
May 30, 2017The Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 in partnership with local manufacturers, distributors and retailers launched anew the Balik Eskwela Diskwento Caravan 2017 at different areas in the region. The annual Balik Eskwela- Diskwento Caravan aims to provide an opportunity for consumers to access basic goods, school supplies and…Read More
