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Regionalization of PEDP drew cooperation in Mindanao and Visayas
April 23, 2016Regionalization of PEDP drew cooperation in Mindanao and Visayas Export Development Council (EDC) April 19, 2016 The DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and Export Development Council (EDC) spearheaded the recently concluded regionalization of Philippine Export Development Plan 2015-2017 held in Davao City for Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, CARAGA and ARMM…Read More -
High Compliance of TABS seen in the first week of implementation
April 23, 2016High Compliance of TABS seen in the first week of implementation Export Development Council (EDC) April 19, 2016 ?Operators of Manila?s container terminals said the first week of strict and full implementation of Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS) showed compliance by users and growth in truck transactions.?Read More -
Some provisions of CMTA to be carried out soon-BOC
April 23, 2016Some provisions of CMTA to be carried out soon-BOC Export Development Council (EDC) April 19, 2016 The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has been approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee last January. It is being finalized by both Houses of Congress to be enrolled to the Office of the…Read More -
Negosyo Center Learning Workshop 2014
April 22, 2016Negosyo Center Learning Workshop 2014 posted May 8, 2015, 6:00 PM by Dorecita Delima [ updated Sep 22, 2015, 11:05 AM ] The Negosyo Center Learning Workshop 2014, organized by BSMED together with the Office of Senator Bam Aquino, is an intensive workshop which aims to provide a background on the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program…Read More -
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April 20, 20162016 CONSUMER WELFARE MONTH ACTIVITIES Here is an updated list of the activities for the celebration of Consumer Welfare Month, as of 07 October 2016 The host for this year is the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BPS), and the theme is “Consumer Protection: A Shared Responsibility.” Date (2016) Activity Venue Responsibility Participants…Read More -
President approves Executive Order Expanding Ro-Ro to Cha-ro
April 15, 2016President approves Executive Order Expanding Ro-Ro to Cha-ro Export Development Council (EDC) April 19, 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III recently approved Executive Order No. 204 expanding the coverage of Executive Order No. 170 (s.2003) and Executive Order No. 170-A (s. 2003) to include container-chassis roll-on-roll-off (CHA-RO). The E.O. is…Read More -
PH shipment of Electronic Products continues to grow in February, better than industry estimates
April 15, 2016PH shipment of Electronic Products continues to grow in February, better than industry estimates Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) April 15, 2016 PH Electronics exports grew by 6.5 percent in the first two months of 2016 compared to the same period last year. The growth is higher than the industry?s revised…Read More -
DTI consulting with private sector on trade deals
April 15, 2016DTI consulting with private sector on trade deals Business World April 13, 2016 THE DEPARTMENT of Trade Industry (DTI) held a meeting with private sector stakeholders to give them a greater appreciation of how they can benefit from two regional trade alliances. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo said the move…Read More -
RP exports down 4.5% in February 2016
April 15, 2016RP exports down 4.5% in February 2016 The Daily Tribune April 13, 2016 ?Global economic slowdown continued to strain Philippine merchandise exports which declined by 4.5 percent in February 2016, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported recently that total export earnings reached…Read More -
Footwear, garments sectors not ready for US-led TPP
April 14, 2016Footwear, garments sectors not ready for US-led TPP Business Mirror April 13, 2016 EXPORTERS said that it would be difficult for local manufacturers to meet the requirements of foreign buyers for footwear and garments under a free-trade agreement (FTA) in Asia Pacific, led by the United States. Philippine Exporters Confederation…Read More
