The Department of Health (DOH) assured that the country has "sufficient" supply of medical oxygen - which is vital for treating those who contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire “It is enough, it is sufficient sa ngayonsa current number din ng mga...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and four other key agencies of the government are set to issue a joint memorandum circular (JMC) that will cut down regulatory requirements for local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufacturers. ARTA ARTA made the statement following President Duterte's...
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...
SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr. Mark Ches Ang) As the Philippine economy continues to tread the path towards post-pandemic recovery, keeping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) relevant remains a challenge for us at the Department of Trade and...
The Philippine government will no longer extend the price ceiling on pork and chicken in Metro Manila, but will impose a price cap or suggested retail price (SRP) on imported pork only starting Friday, April 9. Agriculture Secretary William Dar announced during Wednesday, April 7 virtual briefing,...
SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr. Mark Ches Ang) While there’s a growing awareness of the global competitiveness of Filipino products, there are still some Pinoys that are biased towards imported products because they think locally-made goods are not “high...
The Philippines is a country of diverse talents. One of the many indicators of this is how Filipino MSMEs parade creativity and craftsmanship with their proudly local products. From everyday staples and necessities to products that one would consider a luxury, name it and it’s highly likely that...
A purchase may seem trivial, but the collective effort to patronize local products spurs patriotism and love of country. Fortunately, some Filipino MSME owners are seeing an optimistic trend, with more local consumers looking to buy their products. Majority of local MSMEs in the country are also...
Secretary Ramon M. Lopez Department of Trade and Industry We should never think small when we talk about micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs). The implementation of stricter health lockdowns in the first quarter of 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 had severely affected businesses,...
True to its mandate of assisting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines to stand on their own and find their niche in the local and international markets, the Department of Trade and Industry has been at the forefront of bolsteringthe growth of Filipino MSMEs by...
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...
Legal teams from the country’s top law firms are ganging up on domestic labor union Philippine Metalworkers Alliance (PMA) stressing the workers are not domestic automotive manufacturers and therefore have no authority and personality to represent the local industry in the safeguard measure case...
