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PH, QATAR TO SEAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGREEMENT

On the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Qassim Al-Abdullah Al-Thani of the Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). The two parties agreed to finalize the ratification process of the Philippines-Qatar Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) within […]

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DTI, TAGUIG TO MAKE BUSINESS REGISTRATION EASY

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual urged Filipinos to formally register their businesses following the integration of the DTI’s Business Name Registration System (BNRS) into Taguig City’s Business Permitting and Licensing System (Apollo 2.0). “We aim to encourage more Filipinos to establish and formally register their businesses by simplifying the registration process. […]

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PHILIPPINES, QATAR AGREE TO EXPAND TOURISM TIES

With the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Philippines and State of Qatar, the two nations aim to strengthen their cooperation particularly in the aspects of mutual development and growth of tourism and business events. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad […]

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DTI, JOLLIBEE SIGN AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP MSMES

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) and Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), aimed at the empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This sealed partnership aligns with DTI Secretary Fred Pascual’s strategic vision for the advancement of MSMEs. “It is a testament […]

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PRC, REACT SIGN EMERGENCY AID AGREEMENT

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Regional Emergency Assistance Communications Team (REACT) Philippines, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to solidify their collaboration in humanitarian responses and intensify the former’s communication capacity in times of emergencies and crisis.  PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang signed the MOA with REACT National President, Henry Bicoy, and […]

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DA, DTI, NIA INK PACT FOR EFFICIENT RICE SUPPLY

The Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to ensure an efficient rice supply chain and create an alternative market for the grain which will benefit both farmers and consumers. The MOU seeks to promote the Integrated Rice Supply Chain […]

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PH, VIETNAM INK PACT ON RICE TRADE COOPERATION

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed a memorandum of understanding with Minister Nguyen Hong Dien of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam to enhance cooperation on rice trade. The MOU creates a framework for the promotion of sustainable rice trade cooperation that meets the common interests of the Philippines and Vietnam. Under […]

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DTI, WOMENBIZPH SIGN PACT ON FTA AWARENESS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Women’s Business Council Philippines, Inc. (WomenBizPh) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote awareness on the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs), such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, with the end view of increasing the country’s utilization of these preferential arrangements.  DTI […]

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MMDA, CICC SIGN AGREEMENT TO BOOST CYBERSECURITY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] that will aid in close collaboration, coordination, and effective joint action towards cybersecurity initiatives.  The MMDA has requested the CICC for technical assistance on the conduct of information communications technology (ICT) security, cybercrime resilience, and […]

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DENR, UPLB SIGN FORESTRY PROGRAM AGREEMENT

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to advance science-based policies and decision-making, and develop and implement high-impact forestry, natural resources, and environment programs for a sustainable and resilient development of the country’s natural resources. The MoU […]