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Philippines Seeks to Increase Coconut Exports to the European Union – Antonio

  The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), with assistance from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Berlin of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), recently attended the Oils + Fats 2017 event held in Munich to promote Philippine Coconut products to the European Union (EU). According to PTIC – Berlin Commercial Counsellor Althea […]

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DA, Poultry Farmers to Plan Five-Year Poultry Industry Development Roadmap – PIÑOL

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will formulate a five-year development roadmap for the country’s poultry and livestock industry in cooperation with poultry and livestock raisers following a dialogue between Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol and poultry raisers. Piñol said the DA also committed to help poultry farmers market their poultry products with a program to ensure […]

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The Philippines Is an Ideal Source for Coconut-Based Products – TERRADO

  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTICs) in the United States recently concluded the 2017 Philippine Coconut Roadshow in key cities in the United States including Los Angeles, Colorado, San Francisco, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. “We see the increasing healthy, non-GMO, […]

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Walled City Revival Wows 23K Visitors – TEO

  Inspired by the Wow Philippines’ revival program, the Department of Tourism (DOT) opened the gates of Intramuros, attracting more than 23,000 visitors at the Walled City’s iconic landmarks as part of the World Tourism Week celebration. “The impressive turnout of visitors during the Intramuros Open House shows how Senator Dick Gordon’s brainchild effectively worked […]

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Franchising Is a Tool for Economic Development and Nation-Building – LOPEZ

  Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez encouraged franchisers to be innovative and creative in their businesses during the 16th Business and Franchise Expo of the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI). “Through innovation and creativity, we are confident to see more local franchisers expand across the country’s borders”, said Secretary Lopez. […]

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Energy Distribution Firms Upbeat on Growth – MASONGSONG

  High-performing non-profit energy distribution firms like the Isabela I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISELCO-I) are confident they will sustain their economic vitality despite the increasing challenges facing the rural electrification sector. ISELCO-I executives attributed this sanguine outlook to the support they are getting from the National Electrification Administration (NEA), especially given the pro-consumer policies endorsed […]

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Universal Social Pension Proposed for 37% of Senior Population with Zero Pension – ANGARA

  Not only did the Senate retain the value-added tax (VAT) exemption of senior citizens, it also seeks to allocate funding for a universal social pension that would benefit all poor senior citizens in the country. Under Senate Bill 1592 or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill, part of the incremental revenues […]

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Telcos Charge P50 to Subscribers Who Refuse to Go Paperless – BINAY

  Senator Nancy Binay called for an investigation into the P50 being charged to subscribers by some telecommunication companies (telcos) for declining to go paperless. “Why not provide incentives to subscribers who agree to go paperless instead of punishing those who refuse? Did these telcos think of the senior citizens and people living in areas […]

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DOT Revives “Bring Home a Friend” Program – TEO

  The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced the launching of the new “Bring Home A Friend” (BHAF) program is timed with the onset of the traditionally long Christmas season. “We would like to close the year strongly for the tourism industry in terms of visitor arrivals, and carry the momentum into the coming year,” said […]

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Clean-Up of Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area – VILLAR

  Senator Cynthia Villar led the coastal clean-up at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (LPPCHEA), which was included in the Ramsar Convention list of Wetlands of International Importance. Villar said the celebration of the National Clean-up Month (every September) intends to encourage massive mobilization of voluntary actions to support and participate in […]