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In time for the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Philippines has deposited its instrument of acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (FSA). The Agreement is a crucial step towards curbing harmful subsidies and safeguarding the world’s depleting fish stocks. The Agreement is a crucial step towards curbing […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Philippine Representative Teddy Monroy signed the “Accelerating the Adoption and Scale-up Electric Mobility for Low-Carbon City Development in the Philippines” (E- Mobility) project. This initiative aims to revolutionize Philippine transportation by promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and fostering a thriving […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual recognized the significant role of robust public and private partnerships in propelling the country’s automotive industry during the ceremonial turnover of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation’s (TMP) presidency recently. Pascual also recognized TMP and the broader automotive industry’s contribution to boosting job creation and economic growth. “Over […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has further intensified its monitoring and enforcement operations against violators of Republic Act No. 11900 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). With its heightened enforcement operations, the DTI covers both physical and online stores, confiscating over 18,000 non-compliant […]
Investment pledges from foreign firms during the presidential visits over the past 16 months are now being actualized substantively and tangibly, boosting the position of the Philippines as a premier investment destination for foreign businesses in Asia, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Notably, the presidential visits of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual affirmed the Department’s strong efforts to create an enabling environment for investments during the inauguration of the Brother Industries Philippines Inc.’s third factory expansion in Batangas recently. “We are actively showcasing our skilled workforce, strategic location, and generous investment incentives to the world, tailoring opportunities to […]
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 […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called for deeper economic collaboration and stronger investment deal between the Philippines and Vietnam during the welcome networking reception for the Philippine business delegation at the sidelines of the Presidential visit in Vietnam. In his address, Pascual welcomed business leaders as he emphasized the shared economic […]
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 […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported a noteworthy accomplishment with a total of 984,332 business name registrations for 2023. This marks a consecutive annual increase showcasing a 5% spike from the previously recorded 937,431 registrations in 2022. “All business name registrations, 88% (864,200) accounted for new business registrations, with the remaining 12% (120,132) […]