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94.7% of NCR establishments found complying with health protocols

The first-quarter report of the Department of Trade and Industry Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) showed that 94.7% of the business firms and establishments in the National Capital Region (NCR) comply with the government mandated Minimum Health Protocols (MHP). In response to the recent reverting of NCR and its nearby provinces from General Community Quarantine continue reading : 94.7% of NCR establishments found complying with health protocols

Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, PeopleAsia People of the Year 2021 Virtual Awards Night

Thank you PeopleAsia, to its publisher and CEO, Ambassador Babe Romualdez, and Editor-in-Chief Joanne Rae Ramirez and her team, for this recognition. I also wish to thank our President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, for the inspiration to always give our best and sincere service to the Filipino people. I also thank my fellow workers in the continue reading : Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, PeopleAsia People of the Year 2021 Virtual Awards Night

Poster of Ride and Rise with E-commerce Webinar

Ride and rise with e-commerce: webinar on how to do business with Foodpanda

On 30 March 2021, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Quezon in cooperation with Foodpanda conducted a webinar entitled Ride and Rise with E-commerce. This activity aimed to promote a better understanding of the latest digital innovations through an e-commerce platform and to strengthen the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) capacity by continue reading : Ride and rise with e-commerce: webinar on how to do business with Foodpanda

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Wash the Pandemic Away

“Pikit mata na lang talaga. And then, survival. The spirit of survival.” This is the principle held by Ms. Angelica Chongco of Mayumi Organics as she paves her way to success. Ms. Angelica Chongco has long been passionate about artisanal products, specifically, shampoo bars and soap. When one of her children suffered from skin allergies, continue reading : Wash the Pandemic Away

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March 2021 highlights: Consumer protection comes first

Despite the dangers posed by the virus in the wide open, the Consumer Protection Team, in their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), casts around for its monitoring activities and engagements with Local Government Units (LGUs) and organizations to strengthen consumer awareness and protection.

PHL invites investors, seeks fintech, halal ties with Indonesia

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has identified technology and halal as potential areas for trade and investment collaboration with Indonesia in a move that signals the country’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the largest economy in Southeast Asia.

Tackling Plastic Pollution

DTI encourages youth groups to be sustainable consumers and tackle plastic pollution

With the celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) under the Consumer Protection Group (CPG), conducted the first Consumer Youth e-Forum last 19 March 2021 via online conference. With the WCRD 2021 theme “Tackling Plastic Pollution,” continue reading : DTI encourages youth groups to be sustainable consumers and tackle plastic pollution

Poster of webinar

Webinar on How to Work Smarter, Save Time and Increase Productivity

In observance of the 2021 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) with the theme “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quezon conducted a free webinar entitled “How to Work Smarter, Save Time and Increase Productivity” last 26 March 2021, 1:00-5:00 pm via Zoom teleconferencing. Eighty-five (85) participants composing of continue reading : Webinar on How to Work Smarter, Save Time and Increase Productivity

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DTI-12 mentors new batch of entrepreneurs thru KMME Program

Koronadal City, South Cotabato– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 12 has officially launched its first batch of the Kapatid Mentor Microenterprise – Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) for 2021 with 48 enrolled entrepreneurs. The KMME-MME Online is an upgraded program of DTI in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) to help continue reading : DTI-12 mentors new batch of entrepreneurs thru KMME Program