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IMO introduces new policy on Verified Gross Container Weight
March 21, 2016IMO introduces new policy on Verified Gross Container Weight Export Development Council (EDC) posted March 2016 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will be implementing the new policy on verified gross container weight pursuant to the amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention on…Read More -
EDC addressing challenges of ASIN Law
March 21, 2016EDC addressing challenges of ASIN Law Export Development Council (EDC) posted March 2016 The Export Development Council- Networking Committee on Legislative Advocacy and Monitoring is studying the proposed review of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 8172 or An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN Law) enacted…Read More -
PH among least affected on global exports decline
March 15, 2016PH among least affected on global exports decline Export Marketing Bureau LATEST preliminary statistics from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that Philippine merchandise exports reached $4.19 billion in January 2016, representing a decrease of 3.9 percent from the $4.36 billion posted in January 2015.Read More -
Trade-Facilitating Laws to benefit PH exporters
March 10, 2016Trade-Facilitating Laws to benefit PH exporters Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Reforms and amendments on existing regulatory laws that facilitate the free flow of traded goods will benefit PH exporters.?High transaction cost of moving trade goods remains to be a major drag factor in the competitiveness of PH exports,? said Department…Read More -
Standardization as a Pillar of the National Quality Infrastructure
March 04, 2016Standardization as a Pillar of the National Quality Infrastructure Export Development Council (EDC) posted February 16, 2016 The establishment of a National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) is one of the strategies under the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2015-2017. ?NQI focuses on Standardization, Metrology Testing, Certification and Accreditation as a national…Read More -
Exports Back on Growth Track in 2016
March 04, 2016Exports Back on Growth Track in 2016 Manila Bulletin posted February 16, 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the country?s exports are expected to get back on the growth path in 2016 after a slight recovery in December. ?We expect merchandise exports to get back on a…Read More -
CMTA Approved at BICAM
March 01, 2016CMTA Approved at BICAM Export Development Council posted 16 February 2016 The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has been approved in the Bicameral Conference after both Houses have reconciled the Senate and House Bills of the CMTA. The bill now awaits the signature of President Benigno S. Aquino III.?Read More -
PNP Extends Moratorium on Regulated Chemicals
March 01, 2016PNP Extends Moratorium on Regulated Chemicals Export Development Council posted 16 February 2016 The Philippine National Police (PNP) extends the moratorium on the license and permit to import, handle and transport requirements for certain regulated chemicals until 30 April 2016.Read More -
DTI urges local manufacturers to improve quality of goods, explore export markets
February 29, 2016DTI urges local manufacturers to improve quality of goods, explore export marketsEMB-KPDposted February 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged local manufacturers to further improve the quality of goods they produce in order to tap opportunities in the export markets.Read More -
DTI welcomes revised UN guidelines for consumer protection
January 06, 2016The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomes the new United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection as an opportunity to put consumers at the heart of business and development. DTI Officer-in-Charge for Secretary and DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Victorio Mario A. Dimagiba asserts, “The Department accepts the United…Read More
