The European Investment Bank (EIB), the largest multilateral financial institution globally owned by 27-EU member states, has expressed a strong interest in participating in several key projects of the Philippines, including digital connectivity, public transport, green economy, renewable energy,...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry-Leyte reported sales of P3.2 million from the five-day Fiesta Bonanza Trade Expo 2023 from June 23 to 27 at the Robinsons Marasbaras here. Sales in the event held in time for the city's annual fiesta exceeded its target of P2.5 million with...
The Philippines has asked France’s support for the renewal of the country's status in the EU Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus where the country’s roughly 6,000 tariiff lines (export items) enjoy zero duty privilege upon entry in EU markets. PHILIPPINES SEEKING FRANCE'S SUPPORT FOR...
TABACO CITY, Albay – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Bicol and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Bicol organized a Kadiwa ng Pangulo on Thursday, June 22, for Mayon Volcano evacuees from this city staying at the San Antonio Elementary School to enable them to buy cheaper basic commodities...
ILOILO CITY – All towns in the third district of Iloilo province now have Negosyo Centers, a program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with local government units (LGUs). THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opens a Negosyo Center in Bingawan town, Iloilo province. (DTI-Iloilo)...
For the first time since the Covid-19 lockdown, the Philippines will hold a high-profile investment roadshows in Europe to drum up investor interest in the country, particularly in priority sectors such as manufacturing and research and development (R&D), higher value Services, and renewable...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual ordered the immediate destruction of an estimated P18.8 million worth of sub-standard steel bars to ensure safety of this critical construction material. The sub-standard deformed steel bars were produced in the local steel mill located in Laguna and...
PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (Facebook) A ranking House member has slammed the restrictive policies of courier companies that prohibit recipients from opening their packages for verification in the light of the increasing number of online selling scams. "We understand the need for security...
Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual ordered Friday, June 6, a price freeze on basic goods in Albay following the declaration of a state of calamity in the province due to the continued unrest of Mayon Volcano. "Through DTI's provincial office in Albay, I have ordered a price freeze...
Exporters are strongly urging the government to double the budget of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to P10 billion to boost support and development of the country’s exports sector as they grumbled about the “tokens” and “lip service” given to the sector, which targets to...
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...
