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Catch the Konsyumer Atbp. this Saturday! (03 Dec 2016)
December 02, 2016This week’s topic is (03 December 2016): “Bantay Presyo Ngayong Nalalapit na Kapaskuhan” with studio guests from DTI, DOH, DOE 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…Read More -
Invest in job-generating industries, human capital—DTI
December 01, 2016The Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan (TNK)-Employment and Livelihood Summit piloted yesterday (1 December) aimed at wrapping up policy recommendations from previously held sectoral summits to chart a new employment agenda, in line with the administration’s development path. Sectoral summits, whose recommendations feed into the TNK-Employment and Livelihood Summit include the…Read More -
DTI chief to Pinoy exporters: use FTAs wisely
December 01, 2016Filipino exporters should take advantage of various trade agreements involving the Philippines in winning potential markets, according to the country’s trade chief. Speaking at the General Membership Meeting of Philexport Cebu recently (25 November), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez identified free trade arrangements (FTA), which the…Read More -
DTI approves the creation of Philippines’ IEC committee
December 01, 2016The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved the creation of the International Electrotechnical Commission – National Committee of the Philippines (IEC-NCP) to guide, set strategic direction, and manage all IEC-related activities throughout the country. Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez signed the Department Administrative Order (DAO) 16-02 Series of…Read More -
Car makers may consider getting more SME suppliers
December 01, 2016Car makers may consider getting more SME suppliers Business World December 1, 2016 CAR MAKERS enrolled in the government’s automobile resurgence program said that the inclusion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into their supply chain is still under discussion, noting that the program is still in its infancy. This…Read More -
The European Union—A strong economic partner of the Philippines
November 30, 2016The European Union—A strong economic partner of the Philippines Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE European Union (EU) is the largest single market and trader in the world. It is a €12.6-trillion economy, larger than the United States (€11.5 trillion), China (€4.6 trillion) and Japan (€4.2 trillion) in 2015. Its…Read More -
More Negosyo Centers and more students needed to achieve DTI’s 2020 e-commerce road map
November 30, 2016More Negosyo Centers and more students needed to achieve DTI’s 2020 e-commerce road map Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is opening more Negosyo Centers nationwide, bringing their total number to 550 next year. DTI Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya said this is…Read More -
DTI, DLSU partner in educating future entrepreneurs
November 30, 2016DTI, DLSU partner in educating future entrepreneurs Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the De La Salle University Manila (DLSU) RVR-College of Business and the Parents of University Students Organization (PUSO), recently conducted a seminar,…Read More -
German gypsum board plant set to open in 2018
November 30, 2016German gypsum board plant set to open in 2018 Manila Bulletin November 30, 2016 KnaufGips KG, a leading German manufacturer of building systems and equipment, is on track with its commitment to start commercial operation by 2018 for its production facility in the country. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Nora K.…Read More -
DA told to suspend new import rules
November 30, 2016DA told to suspend new import rules Business World November 30, 2016 MEAT processors urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to put on hold the implementation of its new import rules, as delays in the release of permits could hike the price of canned goods. At the very least, the…Read More
