With the theme, “Tackling Plastic Pollution,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) under the Consumer Protection Group (CPG), celebrated the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2021 through a Consumer e-Forum last 15 March 2021 via online conference. Three authorities on addressing plastic pollution discussed their office’s continue reading : DTI virtually celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2021
DTI, DICT, and DOST sign Joint Administrative Order establishing Steering Committee for the Innovative Startup Act
MAKATI—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) issued on 22 March 2021 a Joint Administrative Order (JAO) creating a Steering Committee under Republic Act 11337 or the Innovative Startup. The Steering Committee will provide strategic guidance and oversight in the continue reading : DTI, DICT, and DOST sign Joint Administrative Order establishing Steering Committee for the Innovative Startup Act
Curating a complex Philippine portrait, Expo 2020 Dubai
Independent curator Marian Pastor Roces, commissioned for the fourth time by the Philippine government through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), to curate a Philippines Pavilion for a World Expo, this time took up the challenge of speaking to Filipinos about the Philippines. At the very first World Expo staged in the Middle East continue reading : Curating a complex Philippine portrait, Expo 2020 Dubai
DTI reminds consumers: assert rights and practice responsibilities
As the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) under the Consumer Protection Group (CPG), heads the celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in the Philippines, the department reminds everyone to be properly informed on their rights and responsibilities as consumers. The DTI reiterates the importance continue reading : DTI reminds consumers: assert rights and practice responsibilities
DTI partners with Mayani for the Grand Bagsakan
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) and DTI-Region II will hold a “Grand Bagsakan” on 26 March 2021 in partnership with Mayani and GCash. The DTI-BDTP initiated the Bagsakan project in 2020 to provide a regular venue for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including farmers continue reading : DTI partners with Mayani for the Grand Bagsakan
PH builds food-export momentum at Biofach 2021
• The Philippine participation at the recently concluded Biofach saw promising numbers in terms of buyers met, inquiries garnered, and negotiated sales accumulated. • Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions Executive (CITEM) Director Pauline Suaco-Juan is optimistic about the increase in sales and appreciation as Biofach continues to feature its exhibitors until September 2021. continue reading : PH builds food-export momentum at Biofach 2021
DTI-Laguna through OTOP NextGen conducts food compliance training
VICTORIA, LAGUNA – The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its One Town, One Product Next Generation (OTOP NextGen) program, has started implementing a series of food compliance training for food manufacturers, processors, and service providers for the year 2021. This project aims to familiarize owners and food handlers with continue reading : DTI-Laguna through OTOP NextGen conducts food compliance training
DTI-4A awards coffee equipment to women micro-entrepreneurs in Laguna and Cavite
In support of the celebration of the 2021 National Women’s Month with the theme, “Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 4A, under the Supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Philippines Project or GREAT Women Project 2, turned over coffee equipment to women micro-entrepreneurs (WMEs) on 16 March 2021 continue reading : DTI-4A awards coffee equipment to women micro-entrepreneurs in Laguna and Cavite
Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Innovative Startup Act Joint Administrative Order (JAO) Virtual Presser
Ladies and gentlemen, magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)—together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)—reaffirm our commitment to support the growth of our startups, as well as develop the country’s startup ecosystem. The issuance of the Joint continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Innovative Startup Act Joint Administrative Order (JAO) Virtual Presser
Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, North Luzon and Central Luzon Virtual Bamboo Summit
Ladies and gentlemen, magandang hapon sa inyong lahat! The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomes the guests and participants in today’s North and Central Luzon Virtual Bamboo Summit, as well as the forthcoming summits to be held throughout the country. We hope everyone is keeping safe during these pandemic days. We would also like continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, North Luzon and Central Luzon Virtual Bamboo Summit