Prague, Czech Republic–On 15 March 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. together with DTI Secretary Fred Pascual and the Philippine delegation welcomed the signing of agreements during the Philippine-Czech Business Forum held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Czernin Palace. The delegation underscored the signing as a positive step forward, leveraging the complementary strengths of continue reading : PH taps Czech companies to invest in PH electronics and ITBPM sectors
Prague, Czech Republic–On 15 March, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Fred Pascual met representatives from ERA to explore the company’s interest in expanding its presence in the Philippines. ERA is a leading Czech company involved in the development and manufacture of surveillance, reconnaissance technologies, and flight tracking systems. It plans to establish continue reading : Philippines pushes joint ventures with tech giant ERA to boost critical sectors
Making it Happen in Cavite: The Board of Investments (BOI) One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI), the single point of entry for strategic investments, together with the representatives of Ivisan Windkraft Corporation, met with Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla, Maragondon Mayor Lawrence Arca, and Ternate Mayor Lamberto Bambao, for the Green Lane facilitation of the continue reading : BOI-OSACSI facilitates LGU endorsements for offshore wind project in Cavite
PASAY CITY — Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga lauded the results of the recently concluded high-level Trade Mission sent by US President Joseph R. Biden to the Philippines and led by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo last March 11-12, 2023. “This is the start of a reinvigorated relationship that continue reading : PEZA bullish on US Trade Mission results
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN—Bringing together over 120 industry stakeholders, including bangus (milkfish) producers and cooperatives, cold chain operators, logistics providers, and prospective investors, a resounding commitment has been made to explore the potential of cold chain to support the further expansion of the Philippine Milkfish Industry. Championing the bangus industry in Pangasinan, the participants gathered at the Cold Chain Investment Forum continue reading : BOI, other gov’t agencies, orgs vow to catch investment opportunities through PH’s cold chain development for bangus industry in Pangasinan
NORTHERN MINDANAO – For years, generations of farmers in Misamis Oriental have poured their hard work into cultivating one of the most traded commodities in the world—coffee. Yet, many of these farmers have never tasted the coffee beans that they have passionately cultivated. Traditionally, these farmers’ beans were traded as cherries or green coffee beans continue reading : Coffee farmers experience legacy through bean grading
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MIMAROPA, in partnership with Havas Ortega (an award-winning communications agency in the Philippines), organized a virtual information session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for consumers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on Friday, March 15, 2024. The activity is part of the agency’s celebration of World Consumer continue reading : DTI holds free virtual information seminar on AI for MSMEs and consumers in MIMAROPA
ILOILO CITY – In observance of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15th, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region Office VI – Consumer Protection Division (CPD) will conduct one of its Consumer Advocacy Initiatives (CAIs), particularly the Consumers Talk, aimed at raising awareness on consumer rights and promoting consumer welfare and continue reading : DTI VI to host Consumers Talk on World Consumer Rights Day
NORTHERN MINDANAO – Representatives from government agencies with consumer protection mandates in region 10 convened for the first Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) meeting for the year on March 13, 2024 at the Conference Room of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10, Cagayan de Oro City. The meeting dealt on consumer concerns on pyramid continue reading : Govt. agencies unite for first ConsumerNet meeting for 2024
The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) supported the participation of select SMEs in the 4th International Processing and Packaging Trade Event for the Philippines (ProPak Philippines 2024) held on 31 January to 02 February 2024 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. The SMEs had the opportunity to showcase their products, capabilities, continue reading : DTI support drives success: SMEs generate over Php 21 million potential sales at ProPak Philippines 2024