On the Special ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting Today, I met with my fellow ASEAN Economic Ministers for a special virtual session to discuss pressing global developments, specifically the United States’ recent imposition of unilateral tariffs. Our session aimed to forge a unified regional response on the 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, which we acknowledged as continue reading : Statement of DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque
Statement of DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque
On the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is diligently monitoring and assessing the potential impact of the United States’ recent imposition of 17% reciprocal tariffs on the Philippine economy. While our initial analysis indicates that the direct impact may be less substantial compared to other continue reading : Statement of DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque
Joint Statement on Philippines-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee
A Joint Statement between the Philippines and the United Kingdom concluding the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee. On Monday 17 March, the Philippines and the UK held the inaugural Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting. The Ministerial JETCO reflects a commitment from both governments to upgrade the growing bilateral economic relationship between both continue reading : Joint Statement on Philippines-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee
Message of Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual in celebration of National Women’s Month
On behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), I extend my warmest greetings to all Filipino women as we celebrate National Women’s Month this March. The past six months have enabled us at DTI to plot our strategic priorities and strategic actions. In line with the administration’s socioeconomic agenda, we at DTI have continue reading : Message of Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual in celebration of National Women’s Month
Statement of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on the return to ECQ for NCR
As we mentioned, we watch closely the daily reports on cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant. We study the data and hear advice from our health experts, balancing it with the economy and livelihood. In yesterday’s meeting, unfortunately, the numbers presented showed increasing Delta variant cases, especially in some cities in the National Capital Region (NCR). continue reading : Statement of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on the return to ECQ for NCR
Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Metro Fiesta Online Fair 2020
02 December 2020 via Facebook Live Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat! We would like to give a huge welcome to everyone attending the Metro Fiesta Online Fair 2020! The Metro Fiesta event is the annual regional trade fair of the National Capital Regional Office of the Department of Trade and Industry continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Metro Fiesta Online Fair 2020
Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Nikkei Philippines Japan Business Investment Virtual Forum 2020
1 December 2020 via EventRegist [Acknowledgements] Ladies and gentlemen, a good day to you all. I hope everyone is keeping themselves safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for joining this forum, which signals our desire to recover and invigorate business activity between the Philippines and Japan. PH ECONOMY AND OUTLOOK Prior to continue reading : Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Nikkei Philippines Japan Business Investment Virtual Forum 2020
Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, 9th Philippines Arangkada Forum 2020
1 December 2020 via Online [Acknowledgements] Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. The country’s new investment promotion brand, “Make it Happen in the Philippines,” is more than just a brand or a tagline. It speaks of who we are as Filipinos and as a government. It highlights our genuine Filipino trait of resilience and “make it continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, 9th Philippines Arangkada Forum 2020
Statement of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez for the Panel Discussion, HORASIS ASIA 2020 VIRTUAL MEETING Asia’s Future: A Vision from Within
30 November 2020 via RunTheWorld [Acknowledgments] First of all, I’d like to thank everyone for inviting us to this HORASIS Asia Meeting; thank you for giving us the honor to speak before this gathering of the region’s most senior leaders in business and government. Definitely, the present pandemic has caused significant economic, political, and social continue reading : Statement of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez for the Panel Discussion, HORASIS ASIA 2020 VIRTUAL MEETING Asia’s Future: A Vision from Within