The existing procurement law must be amended first in order to give local manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) a fighting chance against its international competitors, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. DTI Undersecretary Ruth Castelo (Screengrab from...
At least 500,000 Filipinos could regain their jobs once the reopening of personal care establishments and indoor dining in restaurants are allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Trade and Industry) If this...
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...
Joel Reyes Super Radyo DZBB welcomes a new program and blocktimer via "Konsyumer Atbp." anchored by Joel Reyes Zobel with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ruth Castelo. “Konsyumer Atbp.” (KATBP) is DTI’s consumer education radio program, where the hosts engage on timely...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said they will issue an advisory to the mayors and local government units (LGUs) allowing them to determine the extent of further reopening of business establishments from the current 50 percent. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lope (ALFRED FRIAS /...