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Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture (DA), announces the launch of a nationwide rice price monitoring effort. This proactive measure aims to assess and address the potential impact of tariff reduction on imported rice, as outlined in the Executive Order
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Zamboanga City, Philippines —The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reaffirms its commitment to elevate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Zamboanga by harnessing the immense potential of the Halal industry in the Philippines. During the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall held in Zamboanga City, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, through
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Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to embrace digital transformation to expand and be globally competitive. In his speech at the 2024 National MSME Summit in Pasay City, Secretary Pascual said the DTI will provide support
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International buyers, industry insiders, and design enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting edition of Manila FAME, the Philippines’ premier home, fashion, and lifestyle trade show, as it sets to open its doors once again at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City on October 17-19, 2024. Carrying
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Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) awarded its certification to a local cement company, certifying that the company’s products are manufactured in the Philippines. In a small ceremony held last 04 July 2024, the DTI Competitiveness and Innovation Group gave the certification to representatives from Republic Cement,
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Manila, Philippines – Despite global economic uncertainties, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) today highlighted a significant 36% increase in investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) for the first half of 2024 relative to the same period last year. From January to June 2024, BOI-approved investments reached PHP
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Visayas, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag busted low-carbon steel wires worth nearly PHP 600,000 during a five-day enforcement operation in Samar and Leyte from May 27 to 31. Inspections revealed the 314 non-compliant rolls of steel wires lacked the mandatory Philippine Standard (PS) or Import
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Makati City, Philippines—Aimed at catalyzing the successful implementation of the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will host the first-ever Tatak Pinoy Act Forum on 15 July 2024. Themed "Rekindling a National Aspiration Towards Industrial Transformation," the forum seeks to leverage the landmark act
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Valenzuela City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) raid in Valenzuela on June 26 has led to the closure of an illegal appliance warehouse operating under the name OOKAS PH. "Let this closure serve as a stern warning to all businesses operating illegally: The DTI will not hesitate to
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Manila, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual lauded the remarkable achievements of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSME, July 10. The event, hosted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., marked the return of the prestigious award after a 15-year
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