DTI strengthens protection against chain distribution plans and pyramiding

PASAY—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Consumer Protection Group (CPG), begins its rounds of public hearings for the draft Department Administrative Order (DAO) on the revised rules and regulations implementing Article 53 of the Consumer Act of the Philippines relative to the prohibition of chain distribution plans or pyramid sales schemes in continue reading : DTI strengthens protection against chain distribution plans and pyramiding

DTI CRACKS DOWN OVER PHP 17M-WORTH OF UNCERTIFIED PRODUCTS IN NCR AND LUZON

Since the start of 2019, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has already confiscated over Seventeen million (PhP 17,000,000.00) worth of uncertified products in the National Capital Region and its adjoining provinces in Luzon as a result of its continued intensified monitoring and enforcement efforts for the promotion of product quality and consumer safety. continue reading : DTI CRACKS DOWN OVER PHP 17M-WORTH OF UNCERTIFIED PRODUCTS IN NCR AND LUZON

DTI INKS MOA WITH EPAYMENT PLATFORMS FOR BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

End-to-end Business Name registration launched for “Apply. Pay. Download.” Intramuros, Manila – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced today that sole proprietors who wish to apply or renew their Business Names need not go to DTI offices to register but can instead transact online by following three steps: “Apply. Pay. Download.” DTI Secretary continue reading : DTI INKS MOA WITH EPAYMENT PLATFORMS FOR BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

16th China-ASEAN (CAEXPO) and 16th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit

Spearheading promotion efforts of economic relations with China, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for Trade and Promotion Abdulgani Macatoman led the Philippine Delegation to the 16th China-Asean (CAEXPO) and 16th China-Asean Business and Investment Summit held from September 21 to 24 at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangxi province, China.

Kumikinang na Tagumpay

Dhelightful Creations Jewelry Collection, owned by Ms. Dhel Gambol, started as a mere hobby on bead jewelry-making. It was her way of showing her talent in terms of artistic expression. It unsurprisingly turned into passion which ignited the fire within herself on entering the Jewelry-making industry.

DTI pushes stronger collaboration among gov’t agencies, private sector in creating inclusive innovative industries

PASAY – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the agency’s commitment in pursuing inclusive innovation in various industries through greater collaboration among other government agencies and the private sector as the world enters the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). “In line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s vision of a future where all continue reading : DTI pushes stronger collaboration among gov’t agencies, private sector in creating inclusive innovative industries

KEYNOTE ADDRESS OF SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ INCLUSIVE INNOVATION CONFERENCE 2019

23 September 2019, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City As delivered [Acknowledgements]   Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Thank you all for coming to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Inclusive Innovation Conference. As the world enters the Fourth Industrial Revolution—also known as 4IR or Industry 4.0—the Philippines must prepare itself to ensure that it continue reading : KEYNOTE ADDRESS OF SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ INCLUSIVE INNOVATION CONFERENCE 2019

Filipino Brands Filip + Inna and Merriam Batara Debut in Premiere Classe Tuileries

Select pieces from Premiere Classe newcomers Filip + Inna (left) and Merriam Batara (right)    MANILA, Philippines; September 2019 – Two local fashion brands, Filip + Inna and Merriam Batara, are set to impress the global market with their uniquely handmade designs at the Premiere Classe trade show which will be held at the iconic Jardin continue reading : Filipino Brands Filip + Inna and Merriam Batara Debut in Premiere Classe Tuileries

Local MSMEs gear up for China’s premiere import expo as event countdown continues with less than 50 days to go

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is Chinese President Xi Jinping’s major initiative towards economic openness, globalization and international cooperation. Philippine micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be returning to the 2nd CIIE to showcase the country’s top food products. CIIE mascot, Jinbao the panda, representing friendship, good fortune and the modern Silk Roads continue reading : Local MSMEs gear up for China’s premiere import expo as event countdown continues with less than 50 days to go