By Secretary Ramon M. Lopez Department of Trade and Industry Photo by Mark Ches Ang As we navigate through this COVID-19 pandemic, we have always worked on how we can balance the need to protect lives and livelihood. Building back better has been our objective, and we believe that we can sustain...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has batted for a change in the bidding procedure for government procurement of critical products, such as personal protective equipment (PPEs), that will give local manufacturers first crack in the supply contract over foreign bidders. At the virtual...
SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr. Mark Ches Ang) While there’s a growing awareness of the global competitiveness of Filipino products, there are still some Pinoys that are biased towards imported products because they think locally-made goods are not “high...
The Philippines is a country of diverse talents. One of the many indicators of this is how Filipino MSMEs parade creativity and craftsmanship with their proudly local products. From everyday staples and necessities to products that one would consider a luxury, name it and it’s highly likely that...
A purchase may seem trivial, but the collective effort to patronize local products spurs patriotism and love of country. Fortunately, some Filipino MSME owners are seeing an optimistic trend, with more local consumers looking to buy their products. Majority of local MSMEs in the country are also...
For your fashion fixes, make sure to visit this e-store. Alexis Marriane Macariola's bowler blouse and linen pants and Dinnes Obusan's Takay terno top With boutique closures, no live runway shows, and no collection launches in the early months of community quarantine, it has been tough for Filipino...
Secretary Ramon M. Lopez Department of Trade and Industry We should never think small when we talk about micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs). The implementation of stricter health lockdowns in the first quarter of 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 had severely affected businesses,...
True to its mandate of assisting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines to stand on their own and find their niche in the local and international markets, the Department of Trade and Industry has been at the forefront of bolsteringthe growth of Filipino MSMEs by...
The COVID-19 global pandemic is sorely testing our people's resolve to create a better life for themselves. SECRETARY RAMON LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr Mark Ches Ang) This isn't surprising as the pandemic has shaken even the world’s strongest economies. That's why we at...
Putting up a business is not an easy feat but these young Filipino entrepreneurs continue to overcome the many challenges of a business along with what this year has to offer. What drives them is the synergy of business and purpose: to promote local products. Learn more about their stories below....
Go green, go local ! Sustainable living has evolved from being just a fad to a collective movement which some Filipinos have seriously embraced. For those who have included adapting to a zero-waste lifestyle in their list of new year’s resolutions, here’s a quick list of local products that can...
The country’s Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has always been described as the lifeblood of the country’s business landscape that largely supports and spurs economic development and helps generate wide-scale employment. As of May 2019, 99.56 percent of business...
