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There will no longer be hard lockdowns amid the spike in cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), made worse by the more transmissible Omicron variant. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said they were assured by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officials that the government will not implement massive lockdowns anymore. […]
To have another layer of protection amid the spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for making COVID-19 self-test kits available in drugstores. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said it is time to adjust the protocol by encouraging the use of COVID-19 self-test kits to prevent transmission. […]
The Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) recently seized 573 pieces of unlicensed fireworks with a retail value of P26,340.00 during a surprise inspection in Bocaue, Bulacan. DTI-CPG Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Castelo led the activity which was conducted by the DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), in coordination with the DTI-Bulacan Provincial Office […]
With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement set to enter into force on January 1, 2022, securing Senate concurrence to the ratification of the Agreement becomes more urgent for the Philippines. Many economists and international organizations have already expressed views on the value and importance of the RCEP Agreement to the Philippines and to […]
Despite some disruptions in the reopening of the global economy and in international trade, cumulative Philippine exports reached $62.1 billion in January-October 2021, growing by 16.1% compared to the same period last year and 5.71% higher than the pre-pandemic average values from 2016 to 2019. Merchandise exports increased by 2% year-on-year (YOY) to $6.4 billion […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on specific Portland cement brands imported from Vietnam after conducting a preliminary determination on the anti-dumping petition filed by Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. (RCBM), CEMEX – Solid Cement Corporation/ Apo Cement Corporation, and Holcim Philippines Inc. Preliminary determination showed that 9 […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) was recognized by GCash during the first Digital Excellence Awards. The awards are given to government units and agencies that paved the way in uplifting the lives of their constituents and clients by pioneering the use of digital financial products to help ensure the safe and efficient delivery […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the List of Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of Noche Buena products for the information and guidance of the consumers as the holiday season approaches. The price guide includes products such as ham, keso de bola, cheese, sandwich spread, mayonnaise, pasta—spaghetti noodles, elbow and salad macaroni, spaghetti sauce, tomato […]
The Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) of the Department of Trade and Industry held its 2022 virtual planning conference recently as part of the group’s preparations of its work programs and activities as the Philippines prepares itself for increased economic activity post COVID-19 pandemic. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez reported that despite the pandemic, Philippines exports […]
In the spirit of the Christmas Season and helping our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) generate sales this coming Holidays, the Department of Trade and Industry – Regional Operations Group (DTI-ROG), through its One Town, One Product Philippines (OTOP) in partnership with PLDT Home Biz, is truly inspired to present “PASALOVE 2: PASKONG OTOP”. […]