As expected, “Ibarra” drew curiosity with Piolo Pascual in the lead role in a musical that tackles the weighty topics of oppression and revolution, an attempt by the actor to shed his image as "pambansang papa." No doubt he can act, but can he sing? Like, sing on the theater stage, which is...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual expressed confidence the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea will be signed within the year. Pascual told reporters covering the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) Outstanding Filipino Awards Night last week that the text of...
Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has ordered two big e-commerce platforms to explain consumer complaints about deceptive, unfair, fraudulent, and unconscionable online sales practices. Except for the terms “two big e-commerce” platforms, Pascual did not divulge the names of...
The Philippines has requested Japan to consider enhanced market access for cavendish bananas in exchange for Japan’s interest for market access of its automotive products. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual and Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and...
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said on Tuesday, June 6, that he would fly to Brussels, Belgium toward the end of June to follow up on the Philippines’ status on the European Union’s (EU) Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), as well as negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)....
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual is confident that the recent announcement of Saudi Arabia that it would cut down on oil production would not necessarily lead to an increase in the prices of basic commodities in the country. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual (RTVM...
A development plan that would help the "laggard" Philippines improve its export performance has been approved by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual announced that Marcos has...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said manufacturers, whose raw materials are sourced from members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries, are expected to experience reduced cost, but he also hastened to add that the impact on consumer prices will largely...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said that based on the agency’s market monitoring, supplies of basic goods in the groceries are enough for the next 2-4 weeks. Pascual made this assurance after meeting with manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) as...
Manufacturers of canned sardines, coffee, salt, instant noodles and canned meat have submitted requests to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to increase the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) of these basic goods. DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said that manufacturers cited various reasons for...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has sought stronger ties with the US-APEC Business Coalition, a prominent American business group, to further improve trade and investment opportunities between the Philippines and US. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual meets with the...
The Philippines said that labor is an important element to trade policy, stressing that any trade policy must ensure that workers are empowered and their rights protected. Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual (left) and Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Carlos Sorreta,at the Asia Pacific Economic...
