MAKATI CITY — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual boasted about the Philippine government’s ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment where businesses can thrive during the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Luncheon Meeting held on 16 February 2023 at the Dusit Thani Manila. During his keynote speech, Secretary continue reading : DTI Chief stresses the importance of RCEP and stronger PH-EU trade relations
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez announced today the successful conclusion of the WTO Facilitator-assisted process in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to resolve the decade-long trade dispute between the Philippines and Thailand involving Philippine exports of cigarette to Thailand. In a recent related development, the Thai Appellate Court affirmed with continue reading : Lopez: Philippines and Thailand take positive steps to resolve cigarettes trade dispute
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) emphasized the key role of free trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will play in lowering rising prices within the region at a webinar hosted by the Economic Journalists’ Association of the Philippines (EJAP) last 11 May 2022. DTI Assistant continue reading : Seamless trade, policy continuity seen with accession to RCEP
Manila, Philippines – Improved trade competitiveness especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), comprising more than 90% of total businesses in the country and acknowledged as a vital contributor to the economy, was highlighted during the kick-off ceremony of the 3-day National Trade Facilitation workshop organized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under the continue reading : Empowering MSME key to trade competitiveness
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Department of Trade and Industry 12 (DTI-12) has officially launched this Monday the week-long regional trade expo that showcases the wide array of products made by the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 12. The fair, dubbed as Yaman Dose Trade Expo is participated by 24 MSMEs continue reading : DTI-12 showcases local products at Yaman Dose Trade Expo
The Sub Task Group on Economic Intelligence (STG-EI) composite team led by the Department of Agriculture, Assistant Secretary Federico E. Laciste Jr., successfully seized eighteen (18) 40-foot reefer containers of technically smuggled agricultural products at Port of Cagayan De Oro with estimated value of P54-M. The said containers were under consignee R2H Trading declared as continue reading : STG-EI seized 18 containers of smuggled red onions in Cagayan De Oro approximately worth P54-M
In lieu of the usual National Trade Fair (NTF) organized annually, the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) is launching the NTF Digital Mall. This is in response to the unprecedented challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has adversely impacted their continue reading : DTI launches National Trade Fair Digital Mall
MANILA – After almost eight years of negotiation, the much long-awaited mega free trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, was finally signed on 15 November 2020 at the 4th RCEP Leaders’ Summit held via Video Conference. This agreement is expected to strengthen trade and investment in the region while also boosting the continue reading : RCEP to boost trade and investment in the region
Now on its 22nd year, the much-awaited Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair will still be held from 13-17 October online. Regional Director Judith P. Angeles of the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office 3 (DTI-Region 3) said that the Likha Trade Fair will continue through an easily accessible online platform that will allow continue reading : Likha Trade Fair continues to feature CL products in virtual trade expo
PASAY – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the need to become smarter entrepreneurs in increasing the profitability of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which the government actively supports through various programs and services. “It’s easy to start a business, but you should be smarter entrepreneur to sustain it, continue reading : ‘Be a smarter entrepreneur to increase your profitability’ – DTI chief to MSMEs