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Zamboanga, Philippines—As part of its sustained nationwide crackdown on substandard items to enforce compliance with technical and safety product regulations, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag seized 59,261 non-compliant consumer products worth PHP 5,873,240 during its enforcement rounds in Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay from
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Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proudly hosted the inaugural Tatak Pinoy Act (TPA) Forum at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on 15 July 2024. This event brought together over 300 key stakeholders from the government, diplomatic corps, international organizations, industry, and academia. Themed “Rekindling a National
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Manila, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual highlighted the critical role of quality management and continuous improvement in national development during the 2024 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Conferment Ceremony held at Malacañan Palace on July 17. “The PQA goes beyond mere recognition; it is a pivotal initiative
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Batangas City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual lauded the significant contributions of the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) to the country's industrial growth and economic development. Registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) since 1996, FPIP hosts over 150 locators and boasts an annual average
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Batangas City, Philippines—Luzon, the Philippines’ largest island group, is poised to become a leading investment destination, driven by its diverse economy, thriving micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME), and commitment to sustainable development. This was according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual during the Bagong Pilipinas
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Makati City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual announced that its Task Force Kalasag’s three separate raids across Valenzuela City, Bulacan, and Cavite brought about PHP 25.4 million in uncertified home appliances and consumer goods. “The DTI lauds the Task Force Kalasag’s recent successes, with three separate
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Manila City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry, through its attached agency Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), recently concluded two training sessions on "Understanding Construction Contracts" for academic professionals. The initiative aimed to equip educators with in-depth knowledge of CIAP Document 102, the Uniform General Conditions
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Pasay City, Philippines—The Tatak Pinoy Act envisions extending the sterling Filipino reputation to locally-made products and services. Our objective is to ensure that products bearing the label ‘Made in the Philippines’ stand as symbols of quality, innovation, and sustainability,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual at
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Manila City, Philippines— “The ATA Carnet System represents a significant leap forward for Philippine businesses as it allows them to temporarily move goods across international borders without the burden of import duties and value-added tax in the host countries,” said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary during the launch
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Mandaluyong City, Philippines—The 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair concluded on a high note, generating PHP 57.83 million in combined cash, booked sales, and pending orders for its 233 participating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Held at SM Megamall from July 3 to 7, the food fair was
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