The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will impose a temporary safeguard duty of ₱349 per metric ton (MT) on two varieties of cement imports to protect the local industry following the recommendation of the Tariff Commission (TC). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced late Tuesday, Oct....
The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) successfully held its 3rd General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Oct. 9, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center during the Beauty + Health & Wellness Convention. The timely forum, titled “FDA Frontline: What’s New & What’s Next?”, gave...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving to prohibit the manufacture, importation, distribution, and retail sale of vape open pods and uncertified e-liquids in the domestic market, citing health and safety risks. In a statement on Thursday, Oct. 9, DTI said the agency is intensifying...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the government expects massive dumping to happen soon due to the challenging trade environment caused by the United States’ (US) tariffs. “A lot of dumping is expected to happen, especially since the tariffs of the US are a...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez proudly announced that the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) was chosen by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as one of the finalists to the “2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Award – City Level 1A (for Highly...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed support for the ongoing reforms at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) aimed at addressing corruption, noting their significance in making the Philippines more business-friendly. In a statement, the FFCCCII...
The Philippine government is willing to grant concessions to Japan in the hope of introducing reforms to the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), particularly to address high tariffs on its banana exports—a market stronghold under threat from countries with lower tariffs....
As ornamental horticulture thrives across the Philippines and urban agriculture continues to turn idle spaces into sources of food and greenery, the country’s agriculture community came together for the second edition of Pagsibol: Philippine Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Summit, held at the...
Amid ongoing debates on flood control projects and corruption issues, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has pointed to key sectors that continue to support the economy. During a media roundtable on Thursday, Sept. 25, Jeffrey T. Ng, executive vice...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque has assumed the chairmanship of a ministerial body under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for next year, tasked with promoting economic integration within the 10-member bloc. Roque was officially handed the chairship...
The Design Center of the Philippines, an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, proudly announces the 9th edition of the International Design Conference (IDC), taking place on 26 September 2025 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City. As the flagship event of Design...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is offering discounts to micro and small businesses applying for the mandated E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, amid complaints from online merchants about the additional burden. The DTI reiterated on Monday, Sept. 22, that micro businesses, or those with...
