Blaser Café, one of oldest coffee traders (since 1922) and well-established coffee roaster in Switzerland, added Philippine Liberica coffee beans aka “Kapeng Barako” in their Terroir line. The term “terroir”, which originally comes from viticulture, is now also used in the coffee industry. A significant part of the character of a coffee can be traced continue reading : Kapeng Barako conquers Switzerland
Philippines invites European investments into IT-BPM sector
The country’s information technology-business processing management (IT-BPM) sector, which showed remarkable resilience in the middle of the health crisis, remains a bright spot in the post-pandemic recovery where it continues to drive growth, create future-ready jobs, and generate positive multiplier effects in the local economy, government officials and industry representatives said during a webinar on continue reading : Philippines invites European investments into IT-BPM sector
EFTA pushes Philippine exporters to take advantage of preferential market access
Local exporters looking for new and alternative markets may want to take advantage of the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as part of their internationalization strategies, the intergovernmental association said during a webinar on 28 September. The country’s FTA with the EFTA member countries of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, continue reading : EFTA pushes Philippine exporters to take advantage of preferential market access
Philippine exporters urged to look into EFTA countries
Local exporters and MSMEs can receive expert guidance on how to take full advantage of the Philippines-EFTA free trade agreement (PH-EFTA FTA) to break into and expand their existing operations in Europe in an upcoming webinar organized by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture on September 28, 2021.
PH commits to deepen commercial ties with Switzerland, calls for greater utilization of FTA
The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to expand two-way trade and investment ties with Switzerland and deepen cooperation in cleantech and renewable energy, infrastructure, life sciences and digital healthcare sectors ahead of the 65th anniversary of PH-CH diplomatic relations next year.
DTI Switzerland partners with diving school, Filipino-Swiss chef to promote PH cuisine
“When I miss the islands, I bring the islands to my kitchen,” says Domingo S. Domingo, chef of Swiss restaurant Mille Sens. The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Bern has branched out the #LeckerPhilippines online cooking contest in Tauchsport Käser AG (TSK) network. TSK is a leading diving company in Switzerland that has continue reading : DTI Switzerland partners with diving school, Filipino-Swiss chef to promote PH cuisine
DTI, DA, TESDA, SB Corp deliver AgriNegosyo webinar for Pinoys in Switzerland
In line with the Sub Task Group on Agribusiness (STGA)’s response to the President’s directive for government agencies to provide sources of livelihood and employment to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the pandemic, Commercial Counsellor Magnolia Ashley and Agriculture Counsellor Maria Araceli Escandor organized the webinar “AgriNegosyo Para sa mga Overseas Pinoys” on 13 continue reading : DTI, DA, TESDA, SB Corp deliver AgriNegosyo webinar for Pinoys in Switzerland
PH delegation showcases coconut products in first fully digital Biofach
CITEM, in coordination with PTIC Berlin, leads a delegation of five Philippine food companies in the first fully digital edition of Biofach, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food Coconut products, which are among the Philippines’ top-performing export products, will be showcased in Biofach 2021 The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) continue reading : PH delegation showcases coconut products in first fully digital Biofach
PTIC-Bern showcases special products from the PH in its opening
Guten Tag! The DTI is pleased to announce the establishment of the Trade and Investment Section at the Philippine Embassy in Bern, Switzerland. Under normal conditions, we would organize a launching reception with you and among our special guests. However, with our countries and the rest of the world battling a pandemic, we are instead continue reading : PTIC-Bern showcases special products from the PH in its opening
A Philippine-Swiss Gastronomic Christmas
We are excited to share with you the latest collaboration of the Philippine Embassy in Switzerland – Trade and Investment Section and the Swiss Embassy in the Philippines to celebrate the holiday season: “A Gastronomic Christmas”! In this video, Philippine Ambassador Denis Lepatan and Swiss Ambassador Alain Gaschen share well-loved Christmas traditions while Bern-based Chef continue reading : A Philippine-Swiss Gastronomic Christmas