QUEZON CITY—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez, together with the Philippine Bamboo Industry Council (PBIC), marked the celebration of World Bamboo Day with a bamboo planting activity at the House of Representatives on Friday, 18 September 2020 to highlight the need to increase the supply of bamboo to support the requirements of continue reading : DTI chief: Bamboo supply is key to develop the bamboo industry
Gradual reopening of economy helps lower unemployment rate – DTI chief
MANILA—The reported improvement in the unemployment rate to 10% in July can be mainly attributed to the gradual reopening of the economy starting May, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “The mindset of the Interagency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) members continue reading : Gradual reopening of economy helps lower unemployment rate – DTI chief
Proposed Internet Transactions Act in Senate to help Filipino online platforms, businesses
DTI calls for immediate passage of SONA measure Citing the need to support Filipino platforms and businesses on the Internet, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez called for the immediate passage of Senate Bill 1591, or the proposed “Internet Transactions Act,” authored by Senators Win Gatchalian and Nancy Binay. During the joint continue reading : Proposed Internet Transactions Act in Senate to help Filipino online platforms, businesses
Message of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on National Heroes’ Day
As the Philippines celebrates National Heroes’ Day, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) honors our new heroes that are currently manning the country’s frontlines in addressing the health and economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. National Heroes’ Day has always been about recognizing the heroism of our heroes who had fought for our continue reading : Message of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on National Heroes’ Day
Message of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on National Heroes’ Day
As the Philippines celebrates National Heroes’ Day, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) honors our new heroes that are currently manning the country’s frontlines in addressing the health and economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. National Heroes’ Day has always been about recognizing the heroism of our heroes who had fought for our continue reading : Message of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on National Heroes’ Day
Philippines leapfrogs in Global Innovation Index 2019
From 73rd last year, the Philippines jumps to 54th place among 129 countries in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2019. It scores 36.18 this year, up from last year’s 31.56. The country’s scores significantly increased in five of the GII’s eight pillars: institutions, infrastructure, business sophistication, knowledge & technology outputs, and creative outputs. “This is continue reading : Philippines leapfrogs in Global Innovation Index 2019
IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA 2019 opens to overwhelming response
From right to left: Embassy of Malaysia, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Rizany Irwan bin Muhamad Mazlan; Department of Agriculture, Program Director Bernadette San Juan; Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Capaya Rodriguez Gonzales; Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan; Department of Trade and Industry, Secretary Ramon continue reading : IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA 2019 opens to overwhelming response
BOI foreign investment approvals soar 156% in first 10 mos, boosting overall figures to reach P516B
Foreign businesses continue to show strong confidence in the country’s continued growth, directing large sums of capital into the country as evident in the 156.7% increase in investment approvals with the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) in the first 10 months of the year. The country’s primary industry development and lead investment promotion agency reported continue reading : BOI foreign investment approvals soar 156% in first 10 mos, boosting overall figures to reach P516B
DTI, MSMED COUNCIL TO ACCELERATE 7MS FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT
Empowering and enabling small businesses are a priority of the administration’s economic development agenda since President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assumed office in 2016. In support of the President’s commitment to the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, the MSME Development Council (MSMEDC), through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continue reading : DTI, MSMED COUNCIL TO ACCELERATE 7MS FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT