MANILA – Supported by the global economic recovery arising from the ongoing Covid-19 vaccinations, Philippine merchandise exports in March 2021 rebounded strongly and jumped by 31.6% compared to the same month last year. At USD6.68B, March 2021 exports were even higher than the USD6.03B earned in March 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
DTI-R2 advocates for a standard-specific procurement in the Government
Anchored on the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) mandate to protect consumers from hazards to health and safety, the Consumer Protection Division and Legal Unit of DTI-Region 2 conducted the webinar “Integrating Product Standards in Government Procurement” on 27 April 2021 and 4 May 2021. The pool of participants gathered from the Bids and continue reading : DTI-R2 advocates for a standard-specific procurement in the Government
DTI-Rizal conducts micro-financing forum for MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) -Rizal through the Negosyo Centers are constantly looking for financing options that will benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and help them sustain their business in times of adversities. The Negosyo Center Tanay in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tanay conducted a financing forum continue reading : DTI-Rizal conducts micro-financing forum for MSMEs
Weekend Bagsakan for Mother’s Day at Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall
The Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) partners with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls for the Bagsakan on Mother’s Day Weekend, from 8 to 9 May, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ground Floor of the Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill, Taguig City. The Bagsakan Special Project has been helping continue reading : Weekend Bagsakan for Mother’s Day at Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall
DTI, DA encourage OFWs to invest in agribusiness
Overseas Filipino workers and returning OFWs were encouraged to venture into agri-business in the first episode of Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) webinar series.
Philippines ‘Bangkóta’ Pavilion to launch game-based learning app and interactive mobile tour guide app for an immersive Expo 2020 Dubai experience
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – In the run-up to the forthcoming opening of Expo 2020 Dubai on 1st of October this year, the Philippines integrates its deep story of cultural sustainability with the power of technology through highly engaging, interactive digital mobile applications that will take Expo visitors on a journey of discovery—allowing them to continue reading : Philippines ‘Bangkóta’ Pavilion to launch game-based learning app and interactive mobile tour guide app for an immersive Expo 2020 Dubai experience
DTI issues supplemental guidelines for the regulation of galvanized steel coils and sheets
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 21-13, series of 2021 providing amendatory and supplemental guidelines for the implementation of Department Administrative Order (DAO) 20-10, series of 2020 or the technical regulation for hot-dip metallic-coated and pre-painted galvanized steel coils and sheets for continue reading : DTI issues supplemental guidelines for the regulation of galvanized steel coils and sheets
DTI, WomenBizPH ink deal to strengthen support to women entreps
As Women’s Business Council Philippines (WomenBizPH) prepares for their 25th anniversary in 2022, they were delighted to announce the affirmation of long-standing partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The agreement affirms DTI and WomenBizPH’s mutual commitment to promote inclusive growth for the country through economic continue reading : DTI, WomenBizPH ink deal to strengthen support to women entreps
Keynote Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap Launch
Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa iyong lahat! Welcome, everyone, to the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap! This Roadmap is set to guide the Philippines into becoming an “AI Center of Excellence,” which would ensure our people will benefit from the rising AI global industry. In the current era of the continue reading : Keynote Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap Launch
Nayong Kalikasan Agri Trading: Shifting perspective and sustaining passion
Mr. George Salinas started his farm business in 2017 with produce like fruits, coffee, black pepper, cacao, and vegetables like chili, eggplant, ladyfingers, and herbs that were only sold to traders. After two years, he officially registered his business with the name Nayong Kalikasan Agri Trading. After registering the business, he started joining bazaars at continue reading : Nayong Kalikasan Agri Trading: Shifting perspective and sustaining passion