The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized nearly P15 million uncertified household appliances from a warehouse in Biñan, Laguna. In a statement, the DTI said the joint operation, codenamed "Task Force Kalasag," was conducted on Sept. 17 in...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that SHERA Public Co. Ltd.’s P2.9-billion plant would boost the Philippines' aspiration to become a global manufacturing hub. Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque said that this investment from SHERA, the leading fiber cement innovator in Southeast...
Quezon City 1st district Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" Atayde (Facebook) Quezon City 1st district Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" Atayde says he is “very optimistic” that the Philippines can become a global force in entertainment similar to behemoths...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced stricter regulations for vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products (VNNDPs) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the country. In a statement, the DTI said this move comes through amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic about a potential partnership with Masdar, a leading global renewable energy company, to boost the Philippines' renewable energy sector. In a recent meeting, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with top executives from Masdar to discuss...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working to finalize a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations. DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque recently met with the UAE's Minister of...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 70 which aims to boost the country's film industry by strengthening the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP). File photos Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by authority of the President, signed the Order on Oct. 2. In his EO, Marcos cited the...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said that the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on non-resident digital service providers creates a fairer competitive landscape for local businesses. In a statement, Enunina Mangio, PCCI president, said the recent signing of the VAT on...
President Marcos has appointed Jaime Alfonso Antonio Eder Zobel de Ayala as Member of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Inter-Agency Investment Promotion Coordination Committee. Zobel will be Private Sector Representative from the National Capital Region for a term of three years, said...
The recent Dot Property Philippines Awards celebrated the real estate industry excellence that paves the way for greater achievements and vigorous growth in the coming years. Aside from recognizing the outstanding work of real estate developers, brokers, and agents during the past year, “the...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it will help expedite the departure of foreigners working with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) or Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs). BI Officer-in-Charge Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the bureau and other government agencies decided “to...
Over the years since the pandemic, more shops have opened up in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, allowing more restaurants and cafes to flourish in the country. According to Business Monitor International (BMI), growth in the food and drink sector will remain strong for 2024 and...
