Local manufacturers welcomed the seizure and subsequent destruction of P740,000 worth of substandard steel angle bars conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Product Standards (DTI-BPS), noting that this is a big step toward protecting the public against the sale and use of...
The Philippines should ensure the supply of sardines for the next fishing season this early in order to avoid the possibility of a shortage. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) Thus, said Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda as he called on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and...
The ball is now in the hands of the business sector to take advantage of opportunities, said Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual a day after the Senate concurred the ratification of the mega trade deal. The challenge was readily accepted by the private sector, which composed of...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo said that "safety nets" for local industries must be established under the era of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo speaks during a press briefing. (Ellson Quismorio/ File photo/ MANILA...
The San Juan City local government, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Agriculture (DA) held a joint price monitoring inspection at the Agora Market on Tuesday, Feb. 21, as part of its efforts in ensuring that all vendors in the city...
The Board of Investments (BOI) is confident it would hit its P1 trillion investment approvals target for 2023, citing serious interests from global investors. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual, who is also BOI chairman, attributed the renewed interest of multinationals following the...
“There is no magic pill for agriculture.” Thus said Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual in an interview at One News Ph’s The Chiefs on the state of the country’s agriculture and in light of the agency’s efforts to have the concurrence of the Senate on the executive branch’s...
What's the problem with these particular vape products out in the market? For one, they shouldn't be out in the market at all, according to Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda. (Rep. Joey Salceda's office) Salceda said such labels on vape products "obviously appeal to young people, in direct...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual warned that EU exports to the Philippines will be “competitively disadvantaged” due to the continuing delays in the EU-Philippines bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Pascual tried to drive home this point during the European Chamber of Commerce...
The impact of the recent state visit made by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. and the Philippine delegation to Japan will be felt within the next three years, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) disclosed on Tuesday, Feb. 14. DTI Asec. Glenn G. Peñaranda (Screenshot taken from...
Majority or 21 out of total 34 investment pledges signed during the recent official visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Japan are expected to materialize within three years, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual described the prospects...
The revival of the most popular utility vehicle model -Tamaraw- in the Philippines by Toyota Motors is expected to spur various industry opportunities, as the new-generation Tamaraw will offer flexibility and linkages with local automotive body builders to customize the needs of customers. Trade...
