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PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES -- On 17 April 2024, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) marked the official sealing of the proclamation of MetroCas Industrial Estates - Special Economic Zone (MIE-SEZ) proclamation through a Registration Agreement (RA). The genesis of this ecozone development can be traced back to President Ferdinand Marcos,
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PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES -- The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) successfully hosted the first-ever sustainability forum on 22-23 April 2024, titled “Ecozones In-Depth: Eco-Industrial Parks and Green Technologies”. Held at the PEZA Head Office, this landmark event significantly advanced the integration of sustainability within economic zone development. For two days,
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MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Makati, unveiled a strategic initiative during the PCCI’s Second General Membership Meeting on April 26, 2024, at the Makati Diamond Residences Legaspi Ballroom. This new partnership aims to
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MANILA CITY, PHILIPPINES — During the Labor and Trade Partnership Session with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on April 26, Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual highlighted the crucial role of digital capabilities in elevating the Philippine workforce. The discussion revolved around putting into action the DOLE-DTI initiative
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) had a series of meetings with the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), the Senior Police Assistant to the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (SPA to SILG), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT),
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With a shared interest in advocating consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforced its partnerships with industry associations and private sector organizations through meetings with the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), Philippine E-cigarette Industry Association (PECIA), Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP), and BAN Toxics
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MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN—The Board of Investments (BOI) and the Provincial Government of Bulacan signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance cooperation in promoting and facilitating investments in the province. The agreement marked the 35th partnership between BOI and a local government unit (LGU) and signified an important milestone for
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On April 26, The Philippine Chamber of Commerce Industry - Makati (PCCI-Makati) will formalize an agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) aimed at advancing the promotion and development of the Philippine Halal Industry, ultimately resulting in the establishment of a Halal hub in Makati City. The Memorandum
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been coordinating with various government agencies when handling consumer policy inquiries. Under its ‘no wrong door policy”, the Consumer Protection Group (CPG) handles all inquiries referred to it, including those beyond its jurisdiction, by forwarding the same to the appropriate government agency
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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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