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House panel OKs creation of banana center
November 29, 2016House panel OKs creation of banana center Business Mirror November 29, 2016 The House Committee on Agriculture and Food said it has recently approved a measure calling for the establishment of a unit that will undertake scientific research to help farmers fight banana diseases and boost their output. The setup…Read More -
DTI-DPWH Convergence Program: On Road Connectivity
November 29, 2016DTI-DPWH Convergence Program: On Road Connectivity for Industry and Trade Development Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade (ROLL IT) Program Department of Trade and Industry November 29, 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) signed a Memorandum of Agreement…Read More -
BOI-registered investments reach P28.5B; up 97% in a year
November 29, 2016Investments registered with the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) in November 2016 reached P28.5 Billion, up by 97 percent from only P14.4 Billion in the same month last year. The impressive November investment registration figures led to the increase in the January to November 2016 period which reached P324.5 Billion,…Read More -
DTI remains committed in pushing for the MSME growth
November 29, 2016Recognizing the critical role of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in achieving inclusive growth, the government said it remains committed in pushing further the growth and development of MSMEs. “MSMEs play a vital role in the realization of a prosperous Philippine economy as the sector comprises the…Read More -
New CPES evaluators await CIAP-PDCB accreditation
November 29, 2016The DTI-Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), through its implementing arm, the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), hopes to accredit 95 CPES evaluators from 48 provinces after a series of accreditation seminar-workshops recently held nationwide. The accreditation seminar is an initiative of the Department of Interior and Local Government…Read More -
DTI’s new strategy: More jobs, investment opportunities ahead
November 28, 2016To create globally competitive, value adding, innovative and inclusive industries is the main objective of the country’s new industrial strategy, the trade and industry chief declared. Speaking on the first day of the Manufacturing Summit 2016 yesterday (28 November), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez emphasized that…Read More -
PH, Malaysia to strengthen BIMP-EAGA initiatives
November 28, 2016As part of the recent Presidential visit in Malaysia, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez met with key business leaders and government officials in Malaysia to strengthen trade ties between the two countries, with emphasis on the opportunities and initiatives for the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN…Read More -
PH del met German investor at Asia Pacific Conference in HK
November 28, 2016The Philippine delegation to the Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) met with the officials of German firm KnaufGips KG, a leading manufacturer of building systems and equipment, and German Investment Development Corporation (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesselschaft, or DEG) at the sidelines of conference to discuss the current status…Read More -
BOI, DOT partners with exhibitions org in crafting roadmap
November 28, 2016The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with the Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers Inc. (PACEOS) in crafting the roadmap for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. The partnership was sealed through the signing of a memorandum of agreement…Read More -
Pinoy Cyber Sale Marks 2nd Year with “All Pinoy”
November 25, 2016In an effort to promote online shopping in the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) together with e-commerce players and digital industry leaders are supporting the Pinoy Cyber Sale weekend from November 25-28, 2016. Dubbed as the US’ local version of Black Friday weekend, the Pinoy Cyber Sale…Read More
