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PARAÑAQUE CITY, PHILIPPINES – In a joint operation conducted on April 23, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine National Police-Southern Police District seized a total of 45,200 units of non-compliant vaporized nicotine, non-nicotine, and novel tobacco products valued at almost PHP 25 million. The buy-bust enforcement
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MANILA CITY, PHILIPPINES -- A high-level delegation of business leaders from Lithuania, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, is exploring investment opportunities in the emerging Information Communications Technology (ICT) and renewable energy sectors of the Philippines, as stated by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual. The
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MAKATI CITY -- The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) convened its second regular meeting on April 22 to discuss critical measures to ensure the stable supply and reasonable pricing of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) for Filipino consumers. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the baseline inflation rate
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TAGUIG CITY --The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognizes the country’s robust automotive industry as one of the key drivers of the national economy, showcasing the exceptional skills of the Filipino workforce, according to Secretary Fred Pascual. “For over six decades, MMPC has created employment opportunities for Filipinos, significantly
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STO. TOMAS, BATANGAS -- The Philippine Economic Zone (PEZA) Board held its meeting at the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) on Friday, 19 April 2024. A total of 73 new and expansion projects, generating PhP 29.955 Billion investments, was approved to date for the year 2024. These projects are expected
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MAKATI CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) brought together national line agencies, local government units, higher educational institutions, industry associations, business support organizations, prominent personalities, and key stakeholders on 17 April 2024 at the Valero Grand Suites in Makati City to refine the Philippine Creative Industries Development
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- The Philippines’ 7th participation in the HIMSS Global Conference and Exhibition (HIMSS24) generated an initial sales amounting to US$ 53 million (inclusive of closed deals, contracts under negotiation, potential sales to be nurtured) plus additional potential direct investment amounting to US$ 50 million in the next three
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MAKATI CITY–On April 17, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) and Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), aimed at the empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This sealed partnership aligns with DTI Secretary Fred Pascual's strategic vision for
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MAKATI CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Bureau of Industry Planning and Innovation (BIPI), successfully conducted a validation session for the results of its fashion and textile industries roadmap project on 16 April 2024 at Valero Grand Suites, Makati City. As part of BIPI’s Creative
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MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES -- The Department of Trade and Industry's Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) has launched a dialogue series called "Kapihan with CPG," aiming to strengthen collaboration with the Department’s stakeholders, as well as address and discuss pressing industry topics concerning them. Initially convened on 12 April 2024, the Kapihan
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