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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urged government offices to prioritize locally-manufactured products when procuring materials and supplies for their operations in order to help local businesses struggling due to the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, such a move will help Filipino-owned businesses remain afloat and […]
Efficient market monitoring, surveillance, and enforcement are the primary cornerstones of a successful consumer protection policy, the country’s trade chief said. “These elements play a significant role in ensuring the proper functioning of fair and open competition, as businesses require a level-playing field to innovate and grow,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) […]
Following the 2017 Doing Business (DB) Report indicating that the Philippines moved up four spots from 103rd last year to 99th out of 190 economies, Department of Trade Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez expressed hope for the Philippines to reach top 20 by 2020 in the global competitiveness and ease of doing business (EODB) […]