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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 […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez announced that various infrastructure commitments with Taiheiyo Cement Group are underway to support the growing demand in the country’s housing, commercial, and infrastructure development sectors, especially with the massive “Build, Build, Build” program. The agreement was part of the Letter of Intent (LOI) that DTI and […]
Animated pre-school show “Tish Tash” will soon be enjoyed by kids around the world after leading kids entertainment specialist CAKE has inked a distribution deal with its producers—Korea’s Studio Gale, Singapore’s August Media Holdings, U.K.’s Karrot Entertainment, and Philippines’ Synergy Entertainment Media. “Tish Tash has huge potential — a fresh take on what it’s like […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the decline in the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from 50.1 in September to 48.5 in October is a “marginal drop.” “The slight decline in the Philippine manufacturing PMI merely reflects a pause in our economy’s recovery momentum. It just shows that we are still […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the agency will bring the Diskwento Caravan in areas affected by Super Typhoon Rolly. During a cabinet meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte recently, Lopez said DTI eyes to hold Diskwento Caravan in two to three local government units (LGUs) for consumers in areas affected by […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez reported that DTI shall reimpose the mandatory certification of locally manufactured or imported plywood. This is to assure customers that all plywood products would go through rigorous quality checking. “Unfair competition from imported substandard plywood threatens not only public safety but also the local manufacturing industry, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminded the public to be wise in buying goods and products as the Christmas season nears and ensure that these are compliant with the suggested retail price (SRP). In an interview, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez urged consumers to report the irregular pricing of items not just on physical […]
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the country must continue to reopen business activities to bring back jobs and revive the economy amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Commenting on the latest survey of the World Bank, the National Economic and Development Authority, and the Department of Finance, Lopez said the gradual and safe reopening of […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nestlé Philippines for assistance in implementing the Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project for the benefit of the country’s coffee farmers. DTI and Nestlé Philippines will collaborate to increase the incomes of smallholder coffee farmers […]