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The ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards will be the first search in the region to recognize innovative businesses creating social impact. We are looking for companies that provide income opportunities to people at the base of the pyramid (BoP) by making them part of the companies’ core business as suppliers, distributors, retailers, employees or
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By Benedict M. Uy Director of Commercial Affairs, Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei Foreign Trade Service Cops-DTI Part One THE Philippine Foreign Trade Service Corps recently had its planning conference for the year 2017. All of the country’s commercial attachés were asked to report to the the Philippine
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Part Two INFORMATION technology-business-process manangement (IT-BPM) includes construction and engineering services outsourcing. The Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) would like to help the Philippine construction sector to be the world’s leading provider of construction service. Loring said there is more value in providing nonvoice services, like software development and construction and
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By Kathleen Bondoc PHILIPPINE exports posted an 11-percent increase on total sales of $4.782 billion for the month of February 2017, marking its third month of positive growth, a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. For February 2017 eight out of 10 top major Philippine exported goods
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By Abigael Mei Yaokana / Office of the Director, DTI-EMB NO doubt about it: Food plays a huge part in the Filipino tradition, with the dining table becoming the heart of every Filipino home. In fact, a household feels empty when the family doesn’t eat together. No fiesta or even a
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The EU has launched an online platform where stakeholders can participate and contribute inputs on how GSP+ has benefited their organization. The online survey may be accessed at this link, and will be open until 09 June 2017.    For more details, please see Letter to Industry Stakeholders on GSP+
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Thirty (30) Philippine Halal-certified companies from the food and cosmetics sectors will be showcasing their products at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), the world’s largest event on Halal on 05-08 April 2017. With the passage of Republic Act No. 10817 or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act
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Are you exporting food to Canada? Food exporters from the Philippines are reminded to indicate the presence or likely presence of "priority" allergens which are required to be declared in food labels ingredients lists. See full HERE.
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Are you exporting fresh and frozen raw ground beef to Canada?   Here's the latest news from the Canadian Federal government pertaining to the sale of this product in Canada. See full text HERE.
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Are you exporting seafood to Canada? Learn Canada's labeling requirements for fish and fish product industry, in response to calls from environmental groups for stricter seafood labeling requirements in tune with American and European standards. For more information, see full advisory.
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