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Festivities bring economic investments
January 20, 2017Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival not only highlights the cultural and religious traditions of the Ilonggos. It likewise provides tourism and economic opportunities to micro, small and medium entrepreneurs to showcase their products to revelers and tourists coming here to witness the celebration. “Souvenir items, kiosks and food stalls are everywhere because…Read More -
Trump’s economic priorities align with Duterte’s objectives—DTI chief
January 20, 2017Economic priorities of the incoming administration of United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump resonate those of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s, the country’s trade chief learned at an informal gathering of world economic leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on 18 January. “Trump, viewed by many as someone who talks…Read More -
‘Replicate TSKIs success’
January 19, 2017DTI Iloilo Provincial Director Diosdado P. Cadena, Jr. urged other non-government organizations and other groups to follow the success now enjoyed by the Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc. (TSKI) and its marketing arm, the Tinukib Foundation Inc. “We hope to see other NGOs to replicate this success. TSKI has provided economic,…Read More -
New CPG Asec an Ilonggo
January 19, 2017An Ilonggo lawyer was recently appointed and sworn in as Assistant Secretary for the Consumer Protection Group of the DTI, under the administration of Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte. Atty. Ernesto V. Perez took his oath of office before DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez last December 22, 2016. Perez graduated class…Read More -
More NCs for WV in 2017
January 19, 2017MSMEs, start-ups and budding entrepreneurs are expected to have a trouble-free access with DTI services as the DTI VI is set to establish more Negosyo Centers (NCs) this year – with 19 NCs all over the region. The NCs provide services to micro, small and medium enterprise (MSMEs), including business…Read More -
Consumers may now check prevailing prices of basic and prime commodities online
January 19, 2017The DTI Guimaras Provincial Office launched its Online Price Monitoring System (also known as ‘e-Presyo’) on Wednesday that would enable the consuming public to check the prevailing prices of basic necessities and prime commodities. The launching was attended by consumer groups, retailers, and other business organizations in the province. The…Read More -
KATBP: “Pag-unawa sa Date-Marking ng Processed at Prepackaged Foods”
January 19, 2017This week’s topic is (21 January 2017): “Pag-unawa sa Date-Marking ng Processed at Prepackaged Foods” with studio guests from DA, DOH, DILG 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…Read More -
Doing FTAs with the European Union
January 18, 2017Doing FTAs with the European Union Business Mirror January 18, 2017 THE Philippines-EU free-trade agreement (PHL-EU FTA) is an essential component of the Philippines’s trade and investment strategy for Europe. After two formal scoping meetings held in November 2014 and September 2015, and numerous intersessional engagements, the PHL-EU FTA negotiations…Read More -
Citem, DCP, EMB team up as PH joins major goods trade fair
January 18, 2017Citem, DCP, EMB team up to boost PHL’s joining world’s major consumer-goods trade fair Business Mirror January 18, 2017 THE Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (Citem) sustains its creative collaboration with the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP) and the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) of the Department of…Read More -
Canadian business experts to mentor in DTI Negosyo Centers
January 17, 2017Aspiring and existing Filipino entrepreneurs can soon avail of free business mentorship from Canadian business experts, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partners with a Canadian development organization focusing on capacity building to stimulate entrepreneurship for the long-term. DTI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian…Read More
