Following the protest by the Philippine government on World Bank’s 2019 Doing Business (DB) Report, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) kicked off a communication campaign in its bid for better results in the 2020 cycle by reporting to the public, the various Ease of Doing Business reforms initiated by various agencies of government. continue reading : Gov’t touts reforms on ease of doing business ahead of World Bank survey
DTI develops prototype app for business registration
The government has developed a prototype that will allow new business registrants to apply for business permits using a mobile phone. “We are pleased to report that business registration at your fingertips will soon be a reality. A multidisciplinary team composed of private/public sector representatives from DTI, DICT, SEC, QC LGU, and PHILHEALTH, with help continue reading : DTI develops prototype app for business registration
DTI Singapore delivers Investment Talk
DTI Singapore Commercial Counselor Cynthia Ricafort delivered a talk today on “Doing Business in the Philippines” at an investment seminar organised by Raja & Tann Asia. On her presentation, Ms. Ricafort highlighted the continuous surge in the manufacturing industry in the Philippines where it is experiencing an average annual growth of 7.6% since 2010, making continue reading : DTI Singapore delivers Investment Talk
New EODB law to impact 2020 Doing Business Survey; PH to focus on Distance To Frontier scores
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Rowel S. Barba said on 10 October that the new Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Act can significantly affect the country’s rankings in the upcoming 2020 Doing Business (DB) Survey if government agencies strictly implement the law. Speaking before public and private sector participants at the “Accelerating EODB continue reading : New EODB law to impact 2020 Doing Business Survey; PH to focus on Distance To Frontier scores
PH enhances economic relations with Fujian Province
MAKATI – The Philippines is keen on strengthening economic relations with one of China’s key provinces, Fujian. In a business networking conference organized by the Fujian government and led by Governor Tang Dengjie on 14 September 2018, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez discussed trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines as well continue reading : PH enhances economic relations with Fujian Province
DTI 11 to hold public consultation on ease of doing biz
The Department of Trade and Industry – Competitiveness Bureau (DTI-CB), in coordination with DTI Davao Region is conducting a series of consultative sessions in all regions in the country, on the recently passed RA 11032 or “An Act Promoting Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services by Amending Republic Act No. 9485, continue reading : DTI 11 to hold public consultation on ease of doing biz
Central Visayas LGUs among those hailed at the 6th Regional Competitiveness Summit
The National Competitiveness Council recognizes the most competitive local government units in the Philippines during the 6th edition of the Regional Competitiveness Summit held on August 16 this year at the Philippine International Convention Center, highlighting the results of the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). Quezon City retained the top spot as most continue reading : Central Visayas LGUs among those hailed at the 6th Regional Competitiveness Summit
ARTA calls for review of Citizen’s Charters to align with new EODB law—3-7-20 rule for faster government transactions must be strictly observed
As the temporary secretariat of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), the Department of Trade and Industry-Competitiveness Bureau (CB) urged all government agencies to start the review of their systems and processes starting with their existing Citizen’s Charter, to comply with the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. Speaking before continue reading : ARTA calls for review of Citizen’s Charters to align with new EODB law—3-7-20 rule for faster government transactions must be strictly observed
Businesses urged to help end corruption in government “File a complaint with Anti-Red Tape Authority and stop giving bribes”— Barba
The Department of Trade and Industry, as the temporary Secretariat of Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) appealed to the business community yesterday to take an active part in the implementation of the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Act by reporting inefficiencies in government services, amid the numerous red-tape related complaints raised by companies continue reading : Businesses urged to help end corruption in government “File a complaint with Anti-Red Tape Authority and stop giving bribes”— Barba