Philippine merchandise exports for June 2020 shows a gradual recovery of trade amid the Covid-19 pandemic. According to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), June 2020 exports decreased only by 13.3% to USD5.3B from USD6.1B in the same month last year. This is a marked improvement from the 35.6% decline recorded in May continue reading : Gradual recovery in PH goods exports seen in June 2020
DTI webinar educates Filipino exporters on untapped potential of Latin American export markets
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) Mexico City, Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) and the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), held last July 28 a webinar discussing the untapped potential of Latin American markets that Filipino exporters could pursue. The webinar featured experts from key markets continue reading : DTI webinar educates Filipino exporters on untapped potential of Latin American export markets
DTI-EMB chief tells MSMEs: Shift to digital amid contagion
03 August 2020 | Consumer behavior is evolving because of the Covid-19 pandemic and digital transformation is the way for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to adapt to the new situation, according to Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) Director Senen M. Perlada.
Online Accreditation of Exporters under the Export Development Act (EDA)
27 July 2020 | The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) offers free accreditation of exporters under Republic Act (RA) 7844 or the Export Development Act (EDA) of 1994.
PH Coconut continues to show its versatility as potential Covid-19 anti-agent tops the list
24 July 2020 | The Philippine coconut is once again showing its never-ending versatility. This single agricultural product is also a huge contributor to the country’s economy with an estimated export volume of 2 million metric tons in 2019, according to the United Coconut Associations of the Philippine (UCAP), in copra terms. For exports alone, the coconut sector offers more than USD2B revenue annually.
PH brands extend help in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic
24 July 2020 | When the lockdown was enforced in the Philippines, big and small Philippine companies thought of new ways to show their fellowmen their support by thinking of innovative ways to help during these trying times. Many Filipinos had lost their jobs, thereby struggling to put food on the table. Most of them were forced to stay at home to keep them safe and virus-free. There were several who found it a challenge to earn a living for their families’ expenses.
DTI to PH exporters: grab opportunities in Latin America
24 July 2020 | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Mexico is urging Philippine exporters to sell to Latin America market as the three government agencies are setting up a webinar for PH exporters interested in developing trade relations with Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. The webinar entitled “Philippine Export Opportunities in Latin America” will be held on 28 July, 2020, via Zoom, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
IT-BPM sector delivers service to global clients amid contagion
13 July 2020 Published also in Business Mirror Trade Undersecretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Managing Head, Dr. Ceferino Rodolfo, along with key officials of the Philippine IT and business-process management (IT-BPM) industry, reached out on Wednesday (July 1, 2020) to stakeholders in the Americas region to highlight the projected growth, expanded opportunities, and resilience continue reading : IT-BPM sector delivers service to global clients amid contagion
DTI-EMB presents financing options to MSME exporters
06 July 2020 | In an effort to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) find financing for their business, especially in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) hosted a webinar, entitled “Financial Stimulus and Tools to Mitigate the Impact of Covid-19” on June 25, 2020.
PHL set to ink pact to export halal products to Indonesia
06 July 2020 | The Philippines and Indonesia are set to enter a government-to-government (G2G) agreement to facilitate the export of Philippine halal products to Indonesia.