Statement of Department of Trade and Industry on the Alleged Affiliation of Secretary Ramon Lopez to the Philippine International Development Agency (PIDA)

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) denies any affiliation or link of any of its officials and representatives, particularly Secretary Ramon Lopez, to the Philippine International Development Agency (PIDA). PIDA, which claims to be a government agency handling centralized procurement services, is inviting local and foreign companies to bid for various government projects following continue reading : Statement of Department of Trade and Industry on the Alleged Affiliation of Secretary Ramon Lopez to the Philippine International Development Agency (PIDA)

Call for Participants: Draft Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Quality Award Act (R.A. 9013) Public Consultation

What: Draft Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Quality Award Act (R.A. 9013) Public Consultation Who: Private and Public Sector Organizations, Trade Associations, Quality  Advocates & other Stakeholders When: 11 October 2019, 9 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Board of Investments AVR,  Industry and Investments Building, 385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave, Makati City The continue reading : Call for Participants: Draft Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Quality Award Act (R.A. 9013) Public Consultation

7th Regional Competitiveness Summit

Event Date: October 24, 2019 We are pleased to invite you to the 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit on 24 October 2019, Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center. This year, the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Competitiveness Bureau will be recognizing LGUs with exemplary performance in the four pillars of the continue reading : 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit

Treasures of Eastern Visayas at “Bahandi” Regional Trade Fair 2019

Around 150 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Eastern Visayas converged to bring the treasures of the island to Metro Manila.

The Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City turned into a festivity area as the 22nd “Bahandi” Eastern Visayas Trade Fair formally launched last October 3.

Las Piñas and Caloocan reign as NCR winners in DTI’s short film competition

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced Caloocan High School’s “Project Proposal” and Las Piñas City National Senior High School – CAA Campus’ “Barya”, as the 2019 Short Film Competition winners in the National Capital Region (NCR). Both schools now move up to the final round to compete with the rest of the regional winners.

DTI kicks off the CWM celebration with a run for sustainability

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently conducted its third staging of the Consumer Fun Run on 29 September 2019 at the Quirino Grandstand. The said activity officially commences the celebration of this year’s Consumer Welfare Month (CWM)

Handcrafted by Harl

Known as the only micro social enterprise in the country, Handcrafted by Harl’s (HHS Leathergoods Enterprises) in Laguna started its business only in 2014, but this homegrown brand is already getting its name known when it comes to craftmanship and innovative and unique genuine leather products. With the aim to promote local artistry, Harl’s produces continue reading : Handcrafted by Harl

Central Luzon sets the bar for Filipino craftsmanship

Now on its 21st year, the Likha ng Central Luzon Regional Trade Fair seeks to highlight raw Filipino craftsmanship by proudly showcasing the best goods and products from the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales.

BOHOL’S CHOCOLATE PRINCESS WINS APEC BEST FAMILY SUPPORT AWARD

Dalareich Polot, General Manager of Dalareich Chocolate House and CEO of Ginto Chocolates, wins in the worldwide search for APEC Business Efficiency and Success Target (BEST) Award for “Best Family Support” during the Women and the Economy Forum in La Serena, Chile. Dalareich’s business model presentation was done via Skype, where she was competing with continue reading : BOHOL’S CHOCOLATE PRINCESS WINS APEC BEST FAMILY SUPPORT AWARD

Fun run kicks-off Consumer Welfare Month this October

A total of 210 participants registered and joined the recently concluded 4th Consumer Fun Run initiated by the DTI VI which traversed the three-kilometer loop from the Sunburst Park to City Mall – Parola and back, on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2019.