Trade Chief highlights PH’s role in attaining resilient supply chains

MAKATI CITY—During the Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF): Promoting Resilient Supply Chains for Semiconductors and Critical Minerals in the Indo-Pacific held on 12 January 2023, Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the geographical role and strength of the Philippines in terms of attaining resilient supply chains.   “With the Philippines’ central location, it has become continue reading : Trade Chief highlights PH’s role in attaining resilient supply chains

DTI chief encourages USAID to support MSME digitalization

Makati City—During the public launch of United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED) Activity, Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized that one of the top priorities of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is to assist MSMEs in digital transformation.  “With Strengthening Private Enterprise for continue reading : DTI chief encourages USAID to support MSME digitalization

DTI concludes business masterclass session for young entrepreneurs in MIMAROPA

Aimed at filling the gaps of youth development in rural communities, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region equipped students with foundational business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.   Under the Be Your Own Boss (BOSS) program, a practical and activity-based training, the participants are trained with step-by-step business skills important for environmental continue reading : DTI concludes business masterclass session for young entrepreneurs in MIMAROPA

DTI Investment Roadshow in Osaka and Okayama, showcases PH as second hub for Japanese companies’ operations

OSAKA, JAPAN — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade & Investment Center (PTIC) in Osaka recently concluded a series of activities in Osaka and Okayama, last 7-9 December, 2022, as part of joint efforts with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to encourage Japanese companies to locate in the Philippines continue reading : DTI Investment Roadshow in Osaka and Okayama, showcases PH as second hub for Japanese companies’ operations

Another momentous feat: DTI R2’s 16th Padday na lima Regional Trade and investment fair hits 4-million mark

Starting the merriest month of the year with good news, the 16th Padday na Lima Regional Trade and Investment Fair of DTI R2 has yet again sparked a remarkable feat and ignited the Bayanihan spirit as it generated over P4 million in sales from November 25 to December 1, 2022. This was conducted both physically continue reading : Another momentous feat: DTI R2’s 16th Padday na lima Regional Trade and investment fair hits 4-million mark

Bamboo NICC announces logo design winner

Bamboohay, Pilipinas! 548 logo designs nationwide came down to just ONE! Bagging the P30,000 cash prize for the Philippine Bamboo Month Logo Design Contest is Mr. Ricardo Victor Gomez Reyes from Calamba, Laguna. Date of released: 22 December 2022

DTI concludes business masterclass session for young entrepreneurs in MIMAROPA

Aimed at filling the gaps of youth development in rural communities, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region equipped students with foundational business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Under the Be Your Own Boss (BOSS) program, a practical and activity-based training, the participants are trained with step-by-step business skills important for environmental scanning, continue reading : DTI concludes business masterclass session for young entrepreneurs in MIMAROPA

PEZA over-achieves 2022 targets, records 103% increase in investments amounting to P140.7 B

Pasay City – Proving that the agency can reach its target of total investments in 2022, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has over-achieved beyond the 6-7% target for 2022.  “We are proud to report that PEZA has approved a total of 198 projects from January to December 2022 which are expected to bring in continue reading : PEZA over-achieves 2022 targets, records 103% increase in investments amounting to P140.7 B

Trade Chief encourages consumers to buy local and provides Christmas-saving tips

Christmas holidays traditionally bring Filipino families, relatives, and friends together. But how do we celebrate this special occasion without overspending on food or groceries for Noche Buena amid rising prices? “To provide necessary guidance to our consumers and help them make informed choices, the DTI will continue to monitor the prices of basic necessities and continue reading : Trade Chief encourages consumers to buy local and provides Christmas-saving tips

Launch of World Bank’s Global Value Chain Report

Speech of Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Launch of World Bank’s Global Value Chain Report

World Bank Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand Ndiame Diop; other World Bank officials with us today; colleagues from government; partners in the private and nonprofit sectors; and the academe—a pleasant morning to all. Congratulations to the World Bank on launching its report, “A New Dawn for Global Value Chain Participation in the continue reading : Speech of Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Launch of World Bank’s Global Value Chain Report