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DTI SETS SRP FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES

As teachers and learners gear up for the start of another school year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) Bulletin of school supplies to assist the consumers in their purchase of school items. Republic Act No. 7581, or the Price Act, classifies school supplies as Prime Commodities. For […]

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PH EXPORT GROWS BY 1% IN JUNE 2022 – PASCUAL

Following two months of accelerated growth, the country’s export sales settled at 1.0% growth for the month of June. Philippine exports grew by $67.9M to $6.6B in June 2022, bringing cumulative exports to $38.5 B from January to June. While export values barely inched higher in June, more Philippine export commodity groups register sustained recovery […]

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DTI: PRICES OF ABRA BASIC ITEMS REMAIN STABLE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the supply of basic commodities is now stable in Abra as about 95 percent of business establishments in the province have resumed operation more than a week after the July 27 earthquake. Engr. Francis Pacio, DTI-Abra OIC provincial director said “on the first two days, even the […]

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ONLINE PURCHASE DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS, PWDS — DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry encourages Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to utilize their 5% special discount for Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPC) following the release of the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 01, series of 2022, entitled “Guidelines on the Provision of the Mandatory Statutory Benefits and Privileges of the […]

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PASCUAL TO MSMES: JOIN ASEAN’S LARGEST ONLINE SALE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) invites Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to take part in the largest online sale event in Southeast Asia. Reputable e-commerce platforms and businesses across the region will participate in the ASEAN Online Sale Day (AOSD) on August 8 –10, 2022. The AOSD is a yearly event […]

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PH EXPORTS UP AT 8.4% — PASCUAL

Contributing to the sustained expansion of the country’s economy, the Philippine exports grew by 8.4%, reaching $31.87 billion from January to May 2022 from $29.40 billion in 2021, based on the preliminary data from Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). On a year-on-year (YOY) basis, Philippine merchandise exports increased by 6.2%, adding $6.31 billion this month in […]

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PH STRENGTHENS TIES WITH ASEAN, ITALY – PASCUAL

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual virtually attended the European House – Ambrosetti’s hybrid session of the High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Forum serves as a platform for ASEAN and Italy’s economic ministers and senior officials to tackle critical issues centered on economy and technology. Specifically, it sheds light on the […]

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DTI: QC IS MOST COMPETITIVE HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has presented the Quezon City government with five awards it garnered at the 2021 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMC) Summit, including 1st Place in the Most Competitive LGU in a Highly Urbanized City category. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte also received four other awards — 2nd Place […]

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DTI, DBM TO SHARE DATA ON BIZ NAME REGISTRATION

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) signed a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) which allows the two agencies to link their respective systems and further improve the electronic procurement process.  The ceremonial signing was held at the Philippine Board of Investments in Makati City and was […]

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DTI, DBM SIGN DATA SHARING AGREEMENT – LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) signed a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) which allows the two agencies to link their respective systems and further improve the electronic procurement process. The ceremonial signing was held at the Philippine Board of Investments in Makati City and was […]