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DTI, SEIPI TO SHOWCASE PH ELECTRONICS, TECH IN THE US – LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), the largest organization of foreign and Filipino electronics companies in the Philippines, will present the Philippine electronics capabilities during the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020) which runs from 7-10 January 2020 in Las […]

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DUTERTE APPROVES DTI’S PROPOSED ‘DOING BUSINESS’ REFORMS – PANELO

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) proposed regulatory reforms to further improve the country’s business climate, Malacañang said. Duterte gave his nod during the 44th meeting with his Cabinet at Malacañan Palace, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Panelo said the President approved the suggestions raised by Trade Secretary Ramon […]

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RAPID PROJECT GENERATES MORE JOBS – DTI

After the success of its national launching in last May, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has formally introduced in Mindanao the Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development (RAPID) Growth Project during the opening of Kakao Konek 2019. Kakao Konek 2019, the biggest annual event of the cacao industry stakeholders in the country, was […]

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PH-INDIA RELATIONS TO OPEN MORE MARKET ACCESS TO PRODUCTS – LOPEZ

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 […]

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PHILIPPINES EYES MORE REFORMS IN DOING BUSINESS – LOPEZ

The Philippines is now one of the top 100 most competitive countries in the world for doing business as it has implemented more regulatory reforms to improve its business climate. The World Bank recently released its Doing Business 2020 report indicating the Philippines’ sharp improvement of 29 notches in the global rankings of the ease […]

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RUSSIAN BUSINESSES KEEN ON EXPANDING OPERATIONS IN PH – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez revealed that Russian businesses are keen on expanding their operations to the Philippines. During a meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Aleksey Gruzdev and delegation of Russian business executives recently, Lopez shared the Philippines’ priority industries that Russia can participate in. Lopez highlighted […]

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16TH NEGOSYO CENTER OPENS IN BULACAN – DTI

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. […]

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DTI, E-PAYMENT PROVIDERS INK PACT TO EASE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS – LOPEZ

It is now easier and more convenient for Filipinos to register and renew business names as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partners with digital payment service providers. “(Now), there is no need (for the entrepreneurs) to take a leave of absence, or to commute just to pay for business transactions,” said National Treasurer […]

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INCLUSIVE INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES NEED STRONGER GOV’T-PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATION – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the agency’s commitment in pursuing inclusive innovation in various industries through greater collaboration among other government agencies and the private sector as the world enters the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). “In line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s vision of a future where all Filipinos have […]

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DTI NEEDS P300M REVOLVING FUND TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATION LAW – LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking an initial P200 million to P300 million revolving fund for the implementation next year of a new law supporting the innovation activities especially of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and enable them to become part of the global market. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said the […]