The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 through its Consumer Protection Division staged an online orientation on Business Resiliency and Continuity for Contractors amid the New Normal via Zoom on 22 September. This is in partnership with the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency. The objective of the activity continue reading : DTI R2 reinforces business resiliency and continuity of contractors in the region
Cagayan Valley seizes opportunities on Taiwan’s new southbond policy on trade, investments
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 huddled with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center Taipei and Cagayan Economic Zone Authority via Zoom on 16 September 2021. The virtual meeting was an initial step to introduce the investment opportunities for the region. “This is just the beginning and I am looking forward to continue reading : Cagayan Valley seizes opportunities on Taiwan’s new southbond policy on trade, investments
Region 2 MSMEs capacitated on right pricing, costing to improve profitability
To enhance the micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) competitiveness around setting prices considering the costs of goods and services in the new normal. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in partnership with the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), conducted a webinar on Costing and Pricing for Food and Non-Food Sector via continue reading : Region 2 MSMEs capacitated on right pricing, costing to improve profitability
Lazada and DTI strengthen partnership, host Online National Food Fair in 8.8 Love Local Sale
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Lazada Philippines and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthen their partnership to fuel the resilience and growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the regions by showcasing even more brands and products during Lazada’s 8.8 Love Local Sale happening from 8-12 August 2021. Lazada’s 8.8 Love Local Sale continue reading : Lazada and DTI strengthen partnership, host Online National Food Fair in 8.8 Love Local Sale
Victoria Negosyo Center spearheads SMERA financial loan assistance for MSMEs
Victoria, Laguna – The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its Victoria Negosyo Center, performs its mandate to sustain the operations of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) amidst the onset threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. This mandate involves providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs. Despite the available financial programs from continue reading : Victoria Negosyo Center spearheads SMERA financial loan assistance for MSMEs
PH pushes for inclusive economic growth in ASEAN post-pandemic recovery efforts and engagement with external partners
MANILA—The Second Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Senior Economic Officials for the Fifty-Second ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (SEOM 2/52) and Dialogue Partner Consultations with Canada, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the United States of America (USA) were held via video conference on 8-10 June 2021 and 14-15 June 2021, respectively. continue reading : PH pushes for inclusive economic growth in ASEAN post-pandemic recovery efforts and engagement with external partners
PH Manufacturing expands in January, records highest PMI in 25 months
MANILA—The Philippine Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased from 49.2 last month to 52.5 in January, posting above the 50.0 neutral mark separating expansion from contraction. January PMI data is the highest in 25 months, even prior to the pandemic, signaling improving manufacturing conditions and indicating the start of the recovery of the sector. Manufacturing continue reading : PH Manufacturing expands in January, records highest PMI in 25 months
Press Statement of Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on the Revised Export Targets for 2021 and 2022
We have adjusted the export targets, taking into consideration impact of the pandemic and weaker global demand. Thus, the revised targets are lower than the original targets where export levels were originally projected to reach over USD 130B by 2022. In this revised set of targets, we will reach USD 105B by 2022, but still continue reading : Press Statement of Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on the Revised Export Targets for 2021 and 2022