After the 9th Intersessional Ministerial Meeting on 11-13 October, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would be concluded this year and signed in early 2020.
PH Bamboo Industry Development Council identifies new bamboo roadmap strategies to create more jobs, attract investments
The Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) boosts its efforts in addressing the challenges of the country’s bamboo industry. PBIDC Chairman and Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez shared that the council has identified new approaches and strategies to grow the industry that will lead to investments and job creation.
Government, industry groups push for the production of high-value bamboo products at the Manila FAME
Pasay, Metro Manila — October 17, 2019 — The Mining industry represented by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association, together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Trade and Industry, unveiled The Bamboo Initiative – a nationwide campaign aimed at revegetating mined-out areas with continue reading : Government, industry groups push for the production of high-value bamboo products at the Manila FAME
DTI warns public against substandard and uncertified products
San Fernando City, La Union- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) La Union destroyed P400,000 worth of substandard, uncertified and non-conforming products at the City Sanitary Landfill last October 11, 2019. DTI Region 1 Director Grace Falgui-Baluyan together with Assistant Regional Director Daria R Mingaracal and DTI La Union PD Merlie D. Membrere led continue reading : DTI warns public against substandard and uncertified products
Let’s Change What We Can Change for the Better
Winners of the APEC BEST Awards represent some of the best women-led small businesses in the Asia-Pacific. Women lead many of the region’s small businesses yet face challenges in accessing financing.
DTI sees 80-M sales for MIMAROPA MSMEs in Agri-Trade, Tourism Fair
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hopes micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) region would generate P80 million in sales as it leads the fifth edition of the MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-Trade and Tourism Fair on October 16 to 20, 2019 at the Megatrade Halls 1 and 2, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
Longest-running DTI trade fair returns to the mainstream market showcasing Bicol’s pride
Flaunting their preeminent crafts and delicacies made by the participating 297 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully launched the comeback of the longest-running DTI-initiated Orgullo Kan Bikol (OKB) 2019 Trade & Travel Fair at the Megatrade Halls 1 and 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City last October 9 and will run until October 13, 2019.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 5th MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-Trade and Tourism Fair
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) respectfully invites the members of the media to the 2019 MIMAROPA Agri-Trade and Tourism Fair on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 2:00 PM at the Megatrade Halls 1 & 2, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. The annual trade fair provides an avenue for micro, small, and medium enterprises continue reading : MEDIA ADVISORY: 5th MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-Trade and Tourism Fair
PHL NEEDS TO ACCELERATE REFORMS
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) called for faster reforms to improve its competitiveness ranking in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report. The Philippines’ score– or its distance to frontier– was relatively flat at 61.9 from 62.1, while other countries scored better and improved their ranking relative to Philippines. The WEF released continue reading : PHL NEEDS TO ACCELERATE REFORMS
PRESS STATEMENT OF DTI SECRETARY RAMON LOPEZ ON THE PEZA BOARD MEETING ON 09 October 2019
I called a special Board meeting of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) this morning to emphasize the importance of the tax and incentives reform that we are pushing for, which has the mandate from our President and was approved by the Cabinet. We had to explain fully that there are ongoing refinements in certain continue reading : PRESS STATEMENT OF DTI SECRETARY RAMON LOPEZ ON THE PEZA BOARD MEETING ON 09 October 2019