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NO PRICE HIKE FOR PINOY TASTY, PINOY PANDESAL UNTIL DECEMBER – LOPEZ

There is no movement in the prices of Pinoy Tasty and Pinoy Pandesal until December this year, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said. Lopez said the price of Pinoy Tasty remains at PHP35 per loaf, while Pinoy Pandesal at PHP21.50 per 10-piece pack. The prices of these bread products manufactured by […]

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MARAWI ENTREPRENEURS RECEIVE LOAN ASSISTANCE — LOPEZ

At least 24 Maranao entrepreneurs received assistance from the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp) in the form of Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) loans to help bring back the business environment in the war-torn city. SB Corp, the micro-financing arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released a total of P245,000 to […]

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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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Philippines Enters $3 Trillion Global Halal Market – LOPEZ

  The Philippine Halal Export and Development Promotion Board led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently adopted the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act 10817 or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act of 2016, which sets the direction of the Philippine Halal sectors and takes advantage of […]

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MSMEs Are Critical Engines of Economic Growth and Development – LOPEZ

  With its pursuit to advance the betterment of micro, small and medium enterprises, the Philippines celebrated the International MSME day in support of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution recognizing the crucial role MSMEs play in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in promoting innovation, creativity, and decent work. “MSMEs represent […]