GENEVA, Switzerland -- Fisheries, agriculture and WTO reform will be at the heart of intense negotiations when trade ministers from around the world gather in Abu Dhabi later this month. Big deals are unlikely during the World Trade Organization's 13th ministerial meeting, since its rules require...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is eyeing the issuance of a Presidential mandate that will expand the coverage of zero tariff incentive for electric vehicles (EVs) - primarily for hybrids, as well as the two-wheeler and three-wheeler fleets. Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella told...
An agreement that will enhance trade facilitation programs for importers and stakeholders was signed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost). Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio and PHLPOST Postmaster General Luis Carlos, along with other key officials, led the...
Senator Mark Villar joined the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in its regular price monitoring activities to see if products are in adherence with Philippine standards or PS quality for those locally made and the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC). (Photo courtesy of the Office of...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has conceded to the plea of many liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) retailers in the country that their applications for license-to-operate (LTO) be continually processed despite an earlier enforcement of a deadline. The DOE had initially set July 7 this year as the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government will continue to prioritize the implementation of programs and policies aimed at advancing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) MSME...
DTI Secretary, Alfredo E. Pascual; Senator Robin Padilla; and Digital Pilipinas Convenor, Amor Maclang, join forces with Philippine investment champions as they promote the “Make it Happen in the Philippines” Campaign. With a GDP growth rate of 7.6% in 2022 and a P1.5 trillion investment...
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DTI Usec. and Chief of Staff Carol Sanchez (left) and Alice Rawsthorn (right) speaking at the International Design Center The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), representatives from the Senate and Congress, and World Design Organization, along with...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has never tired of nurturing the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to reach their potential. While it is difficult to sustain the growth of MSMEs, there are those that stood out. Aside from their sheer passion and hard work,...
Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday, Sept. 11 pushed for clearer regulations on Halal certification amid the confusion brought by having two different agencies involved in the certification and accreditation. Sen. Robin Padilla presides over the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have signed an agreement to strengthen trade policy in the country. Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio and officials from the DTI signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday, Sept. 4, that will ensure the implementation...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) three-year Food Logistics Action Agenda aimed at revolutionizing the country's food distribution system, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
