Roundtable Discussion on the Reconfiguration of Global Value Chains (GVCs)

CREATE and RCEP to help PH boost economic recovery and seize opportunities in the reconfiguration of global value chains

The passage of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act and the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will play major roles in the country’s growth strategy as it implements its economic recovery plan. This was underscored by Trade Undersecretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Managing Head Ceferino Rodolfo continue reading : CREATE and RCEP to help PH boost economic recovery and seize opportunities in the reconfiguration of global value chains

Online meeting with Toys Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (TMHK)

Hong Kong toy manufacturers see ‘Making it Happen’ in the Philippines, considers investing in the country’s resilient economy

Foreign investors continue to show strong confidence in doing business in the country as they see themselves to “Make It Happen” in the Philippines, as it primes up for a resilient and robust economic recovery this year. This was disclosed by the officers and members of the Toys Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (TMHK) who continue reading : Hong Kong toy manufacturers see ‘Making it Happen’ in the Philippines, considers investing in the country’s resilient economy

ASEAN International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 (AIFFS VX)

PH artisanal prowess on full display via FAME+ brands, AIFFS virtual platform

CITEM’s virtual booth at AIFFS hosts 10 Philippine brands which embody the country’s rich tradition of artisanship and craftsmanship All 10 brands are also housed in FAME+, the newest digital trade and community platform  Philippine artisanal prowess takes the centerstage at the first-ever ASEAN International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 (AIFFS VX) through 10 continue reading : PH artisanal prowess on full display via FAME+ brands, AIFFS virtual platform

3A Program Batch 2 Handog Kabuhayan: Alay Kay Juana launch

Women entreps important in PH pandemic recovery: DTI chief

MANILA—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez highlighted the important role of women entrepreneurs especially as the country pushes for post-COVID economic recovery during the 3A Program Batch 2 Handog Kabuhayan: Alay Kay Juana launch on 08 March 2021. In celebration of International Women’s Day, DTI paid tribute to women-led micro, small, and continue reading : Women entreps important in PH pandemic recovery: DTI chief

ASEAN International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 (AIFFS VX)

CITEM brings in FAME+ exhibitors for first-ever virtual AIFFS

In support of staging this year’s first-ever ASEAN International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 (AIFFS VX) led by the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP), the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) will bring in 10 Philippine brands for the fully digital edition of AIFFS. Representing the best of Philippine continue reading : CITEM brings in FAME+ exhibitors for first-ever virtual AIFFS

The Enforcement Division (ED) of DTI Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) seized uncertified and nonconforming products in Pasong Tamo

DTI seizes P213K worth of nonconforming products in QC

The Enforcement Division (ED) of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) seized uncertified and nonconforming products in Pasong Tamo, Quezon City last 22 February 2021. The FTEB Enforcement Team inspected, inventoried, and confiscated a total of 389 sanitary wares with an estimated total market value of P213,950. The confiscated/sealed products continue reading : DTI seizes P213K worth of nonconforming products in QC

IREGIS

DTI rolls out online import permit application

The Import Regulation Division (IRD) of the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) rolled out its online processing of applications for Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Integrated Registration and Information Systems otherwise known as IREGIS. The online portal, which can be accessed at iregis.dti.gov.ph facilitates the processing continue reading : DTI rolls out online import permit application

DTI, in partnership with Google, launches MSME Caravan Mondays

MANILA, Philippines. 1 March 2021– As part of its ongoing commitment to help the countrytowards economic recovery, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Google launched “MSME Caravan Mondays”, a series of free digital upskilling training sessions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Initially presented in February 2020 in partnership with the DTI, continue reading : DTI, in partnership with Google, launches MSME Caravan Mondays

The Service and Repair Enterprises welcome the extension of renewal of accreditation

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has given the Service and Repair Enterprises (SREs) more time to renew their accreditation.  SREs, whose accreditation expired last 31 December 2020, are given until 31 March 2021 within which to renew their accreditation pursuant to Memorandum Circular 21-03, “Grant of Grace Period on the Filing of Applications continue reading : The Service and Repair Enterprises welcome the extension of renewal of accreditation