The country’s largest construction materials manufacturers issued an appeal to builders and construction companies to “Build Lokal” by patronizing the use of local building materials in their projects over imported products to support the growth of domestic manufacturing. The group issued this...
"Just show up. That's what I love about CrossFit." Jacob Munez started from the bottom in the US Army, and worked his way up from a Private to become one of the youngest Sergeant NCO’s (Non-Comissioned Officer) during his six years of service. Since going back to his roots in the Philippines, he...
Today, Sunday, most people will turn into full-time consumers. On a day set for shopping for essential groceries and not-so-essential items that will fulfill an aspiration, convenience or delight, the Pinoy consumer will make many decisions. At the supermarket, boutique, restaurant, toy store or...
Filipino celebrities endorse 'Go Lokal' flagship program of Department of Trade and Industry Filipino celebrities endorsed a flagship program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that aims to help the country's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) make their products more accessible...
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...
Lokal Lab collaborates with 57 Filipino artists to craft a deck for a cause Before Solitaire made its way to the digital world through early computer models, playing card decks have long been a favorite Filipino pastime. They are present in many households, used for street magic during inuman...
Nothing but the best Japanese craftsmanship and Filipino produce Tenya dishes Tenya, Japan’s number one Tempura Tendon chain, seeks out new ways to partner with local food producers in their restaurants in the Philippines, with the launch of their farm-to-table initiative, dubbed Tenya Lokal....
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...
A total of 352 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) products under the Go Lokal! program have been mainstreamed and graduated as regular suppliers to 20 big retailers in the country. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said at the virtual launch of Go Lokal! of Metro Retail Stores...
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.(MRSGI) has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and various entrepreneurs and organizations to support their products through a succession of events that celebrate Filipino diversity and spirit of service amid the pandemic. The company has...
SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr. Mark Ches Ang) As the Philippine economy continues to tread the path towards post-pandemic recovery, keeping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) relevant remains a challenge for us at the Department of Trade and...
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...
