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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines, inaugurated the Enhanced Manufacturing of Protective Wear and Equipment for COVID-19 Response in the Philippines (or EMPOWER PH) project, a collaborative online platform that will connect various stakeholders and manufacturers to facilitate and accelerate the production […]
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) for setting the price range for Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Reaction (RT-PCR) Testing for COVID-19. The JAO is pursuant to Executive Order No. 118 of President Rodrigo Duterte that ordered agencies to implement a price range for COVID-19 […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the online turnover of free housing units to beneficiaries in Dumangas, Iloilo last November 27, 2020 in coordination with the Task Force Yolanda, the National Housing Authority and local government leaders. Nograles heads the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Unified Implementation and Monitoring of Rehabilitation and Recovery Projects and Programs […]
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) launched a new international investment promotion brand campaign, “Make It Happen in the Philippines” which aims to attract investment to the Philippines by highlighting its potential as an ideal business destination in Asia. The campaign highlights the country’s highly skilled and resilient human resource that is elevated by a […]
As the world commemorates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles urged Congress to immediately pass a bill seeking to expand the punishable offenses under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (Republic Act 9262) to help stem the tide of VAWC cases, which […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp) is set to process an additional 15,000 loan applications before the year ends to aid the recovery of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the resulting lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the improvement in our […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez emphasized the importance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in revitalizing the economy amid the pandemic during the launch of the SM Christmas Market at SM Megamall recently. “The importance of our MSMEs cannot be understated: they account for more than 99% of the total […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez joined the Trade Ministers from the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its five trade partners—Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand—in signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement. The historic signing, held during the 4th RCEP Leaders’ Summit held via Video […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the List of Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of Noche Buena staples for information and guidance of consumers in light of the Christmas season. The price guide includes products such as ham, fruit cocktail, keso de bola, cheese, sandwich spread, mayonnaise, pasta—spaghetti noodles, elbow, and salad macaroni—spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the recent victory of Malagos Chocolate at the World Drinking Chocolate Competition 2020 in Hannover, Germany showcases the excellence of Philippine cacao. The results were announced recently during the virtual Schokoladen Gourmet Festival. Malagos Chocolate claimed four Gold awards, especially the top prize in the Plain/ Origin […]