In preparation for the proposed transition of Metro Manila from General Community Quarantine (GCQ) to Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), DTI Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Ruth Castelo and DTI Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Director Ronnel Abrenica led a special...
The COVID-19 global pandemic is sorely testing our people's resolve to create a better life for themselves. SECRETARY RAMON LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr Mark Ches Ang) This isn't surprising as the pandemic has shaken even the world’s strongest economies. That's why we at...
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez Valentine's Day may be over but definitely not for Jennifer Lopez. On Instagram, Lopez, also known as JLO, has revealed that February is a special month for her because it's her anniversary month with fiance Alex Rodriguez. "February is our special month...our...
Business name registration for online retailing already reached 1,539 in January this year, almost hitting the 1,700 online retailers registered in the first quarter in 2020. This was revealed by Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez in his opening speech today, Feb. 18, at the Amazon...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has warned of irreversible damages to the economy and future of next generation if the country’s high hunger and unemployment levels continue. Lopez said this as he meets today with Metro Manila mayors to explain the Cabinet economic cluster’s...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported Monday that gross international reserves (GIR) dipped to $108.799 billion in January from December 2020’s $110.117 billion due to government withdrawals to pay for foreign-denominated loans, and changes in the price of gold. The BSP in a statement...
The Department of Trade and Industry will require motor vehicle dealers to allow outright cash mode of payment as an option amid complaints that buyers are forced to pay on installment basis only where interest rate is usuriously high. DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said at the Senate hearing by the...
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT and JEAN FERNANDO The reopening of traditional cinemas is expected to bring back displaced workers and help revive the entertainment industry, which was pegged at P13 billion and employed roughly 300,000 Filipinos before COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines padlocked...
Jennifer Lopez Instagram It seems like it was only yesterday when Jennifer Lopez and Shakira rocked the Super Bowl Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida in February 2020. Lopez and Shakira made history as the first female Latinas to lead a halftime performance. JLo was even...
Theirs is an exceptional story of a family-led conglomerate that had to rise from the rubble – not just once, twice or thrice but maybe even more – that’s because of the wretch of politics often infringing on their businesses, be it in the power sector or in their television network. Oscar M....
Amid an apparent take up of the government micro financing facility, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has reiterated his call to all micro small and medium (MSMEs) that wish to restart or to strengthen their business operations to avail of the Bayanihan CARES lending fund....
Government should further reopen the domestic economy to prevent job losses resulting from downsizing or closure of a number businesses, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) and the government’s economic managers urged. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez expressed hopes...
