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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the deepening trade and investment relations between the Philippines and India after Indian President Ram Nath Kovind conveyed his country’s interest to participate in the Philippine growth story. During the recent ASEAN-India Business Summit Gala, Kovind and Lopez expressed optimism on the growth of economic […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bulacan Provincial Office continues to reach and assist micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) throughout the province with the establishment of more Negosyo Centers. Mary Grace Sta-Ana Reyes, DTI Bulacan information officer, said there are now 16 Negosyo Centers in the province, the latest being in Angat town. […]
The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) office in Pangasinan has targeted nine municipalities in the province as first recipients of the “Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay,” which aims to assist and encourage community residents to engage in business. During the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas forum in Dagupan City, DTI-Pangasinan Director Natalia Dalaten said […]
Senator Dick Gordon called on the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Taiwanese business community to work on attracting more investments in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Speaking as guest of honor at the grand opening of Yubantec, Gordon pointed out that Taiwanese investors are now realizing that the Philippines is a very good […]
The “shoe-tech” school being put up by the Marikina City local government for those who want to go into the shoemaking business is a Tatak Pinoy model that other parts of the country can follow, Senator Sonny Angara said. “We need more of these Tatak Pinoy initiatives to highlight the best of what an LGU […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III lauded the recent signing and promulgation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the ‘Ease of Doing Business Law’ (Republic Act 11032). The law introduces reforms to ensure competitiveness by doing away with unnecessary delays in government service which are opportunities for corruption. The law was passed under the leadership […]
Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) need to constantly innovate their products and services if they want to survive the global disruptions caused by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Senator Win Gatchalian has warned. Speaking at the recent 27th Metro Manila Business Conference, Gatchalian urged MSMEs to foster a culture of innovation in order to […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized a courtesy call for 20 Thai executives with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to encourage Thai investments in the Philippines. These executives are from the agro-industry, banking, cement, chemical, food, energy, real estate and tourism sectors. Some of them represent private sector organizations, namely the Thailand-Philippines Business Council, […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said private companies need not worry about hiring female employees in light of the recently approved law extending the paid maternity leave to 105 days from 60, citing that women workers are good for business and there is benefit in achieving gender equality in the workplace. President Rodrigo Duterte recently signed […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara is backing plans by the national government to embark on a P492 million rehabilitation of the Loakan Airport, but also wants to include an access road upgrade as part of a comprehensive approach to improve the city’s infrastructure necessary to further boost its local business and tourism. Angara, who was in […]