President Marcos assured Filipino fisherfolks that more fish ports will be built around the country as he cited that more people should be making a living from the sea, considering the Philippines ' archipelagic nature. In inaugurating the rehabilitated Philippine Fisheries Development...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued new guidelines to strengthen regulations on vape products, cracking down on flavor descriptors that could entice children and reinforcing import policies. The DTI announced in a social media post on Friday, Aug. 8, that it has issued new...
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel is pushing for the amendment of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act as a measure to revitalize the country’s “underperforming” coconut industry. Enacted into law in 2021, as embodied under Republic Act (RA) No. 11524, the coco trust fund...
The Philippines will commit to addressing non-tariff barriers on imports from the United States (US) as part of a reciprocal trade agreement that will see Manila pay a tariff rate of 19 percent on its US-bound goods. Similar to reciprocal trade deals the US has so far announced, Department of Trade...
The Philippines is working to conclude negotiations for its free trade agreement (FTA) with Chile this year, following a successful first round of talks. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty said that after a productive round of negotiations, both countries are now on...
The country’s leading business groups commended President Marcos for his stance against corruption during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), while noting that his words must be backed by strong reforms. In a statement, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and...
The Philippines is exploring a free trade agreement (FTA) with Israel in a bid to expand both countries’ trade relationship, currently valued at over $400 million, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque announced at the conclusion of the first...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will expand the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program to include farmers of the staple beginning next month, expanding access to cheaper rice for one of the country’s poorest sectors. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will...
The Philippines expects negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to conclude next year, as the government seeks to open new markets for its goods and services. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque stated that the FTA with the 27-member...
The Philippine government remains optimistic about a potential reduction in the tariffs threatened by the United States (US) against the country’s imports, although it will no longer offer additional concessions, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. Roque...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the minimal cut in tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on the Philippines should prompt the government to address other trade barriers, ensuring the resiliency of local industries amid headwinds. The PCCI said the US’ move to...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stated that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities remain stable despite the onslaught of three successive tropical storms and the southwest monsoon. In a statement on Thursday, July 24, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the agency has...
