DTI eyes stronger collaboration with cooperatives to boost programs for MSME development

  MANDALUYONG – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the vital role of cooperatives in widening the reach of government programs for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially at the countryside. “Cooperatives make a significant economic difference in the lives of its members while contributing to their overall well-being and continue reading : DTI eyes stronger collaboration with cooperatives to boost programs for MSME development

Source products from MSMEs, include them in the value chain: Sec. Lopez tells Filipino-Chinese businesses

PASAY – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez called on Filipino-Chinese business owners and conglomerates to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by purchasing their materials and input requirements locally. “We urge our Filipino-Chinese businesses to partner with us in creating more opportunities for our countrymen. Source your raw materials and products continue reading : Source products from MSMEs, include them in the value chain: Sec. Lopez tells Filipino-Chinese businesses

CITEM supports regional MSMEs to promote Filipino craftsmanship

The Artisans Village aims to promote regional MSMEs from the handicrafts sector to establish the provinces’ brand of quality and craftsmanship. Regional MSMEs will highlight local craftsmanship in trade, investment and tourism campaign The best artisanal products from more than 40 regional micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be highlighted at the 68th edition continue reading : CITEM supports regional MSMEs to promote Filipino craftsmanship

SB Corp. grants loans to micro entreps to cushion Boracay closure impact

The Small Business Corporation (SB Corp.), the financing arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has started releasing loans under the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) program to micro enterprises in Boracay Island. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the first batch of loans through the P3 program is intended to support micro continue reading : SB Corp. grants loans to micro entreps to cushion Boracay closure impact

Inclusive and Green Approach Eyed for the DTI Shared Service Facilities Program

On 27 July 2018, a team from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) visited the Shared Service Facility (SSF) operated by the Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) in Marikina City to explore areas where “green and inclusive approaches” could be introduced to enhance its contribution to the continue reading : Inclusive and Green Approach Eyed for the DTI Shared Service Facilities Program

SB Corp to focus on MSME finance, looks to release P1.7-B for P3 in 2018

The Small Business Corporation, an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industy, will now focus on lending after Executive Order No. 58 was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 23, which instructs the transfer of the guarantee functions to the Philexim. The EO 58 approved the merger of the Philippine Export-Import Credit continue reading : SB Corp to focus on MSME finance, looks to release P1.7-B for P3 in 2018

Filipino Souvenirs Reimagined: The Launch of Go Lokal!’s First Souvenir Collection

DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez    delivered the message of appreciation during the launch of the Go Lokal! Souvenir Collection on 4 July 2018 The Go Lokal! Souvenir Collection launch on 4 July 2018 was met with great support. Held at the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) East Wing Showroom in Makati City in continue reading : Filipino Souvenirs Reimagined: The Launch of Go Lokal!’s First Souvenir Collection