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The Department of Trade and Industry issues an order imposing provisional safeguard duties at P400/MT or P16.00 per 40 kg bag in the form of cash bond for 200 days on imports of Ordinary Portland Cement under ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) Code 2523.29.90 and Blended Cement under AHTN Code
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Laguna, Philippines—This month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues its mission of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and protecting consumer rights through a series of significant initiatives that took place across the province. Leading the line-ups of projects, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program was launched to
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Taguig City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supervised the destruction of PHP 289,000 worth of non-compliant safety belts at a warehouse on February 10. This measure halted the distribution of substandard products in the market and ensure consumer protection.“Safety belts are essential to avoid road accidents, and any
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Laguna, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the CARD-MRI Development Institute, Inc. (CMDI), launched its first livelihood training program this year in Bay, Laguna on February 19. The program attracted micro-entrepreneurs from across the Southern Tagalog region. Titled “Business Compliance and Workplace Efficiency: Registration, Licensing, and
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Cebu City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully connected 16 Cebu-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with MR. D.I.Y. Malaysia, a leading home improvement retailer, during a business-to-business (B2B) market matching session on February 14. This initiative underscores the DTI's commitment to boosting local businesses by connecting
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PTTC-GMEA marks its 38th year of advancing MSME development through training and capacity-building initiatives. The upcoming Founding Anniversary on February 26-27, 2025, will highlight the role of innovation, digital transformation, and skills development in strengthening businesses under the theme "Train & Thrive: Empowering MSMEs in Bagong Pilipinas." The Philippine Trade
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Pasay City, Philippines–– On February 20, The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the cookbook “Kayumanggí: A Kaleidoscope of Filipino Flavors and Traditions” at Sheraton Manila Hotel. This landmark event affirmed the significance of Filipino gastronomy and culinary practices in preserving cultural heritage and driving economic development. It was in
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DTI reaffirms support for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program in San Pedro, Laguna, promoting affordable, high-quality produce from local farmers and MSMEs through a collaborative effort with various government agencies. Laguna, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reaffirmed its commitment to the government’s flagship farm-to-consumer program, Kadiwa ng Pangulo
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The excitement continues for the upcoming IFEX Philippines 2025 in May as nominations for the KATHA Awards for Food 2025 by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) kicked off this February. The KATHA Awards for Food has been part of the IFEX Philippines’ food landscape since its
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Palawan, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is enforcing a price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke’s Point, and Aborlan. This action followed the declarations of a state of calamity in those area due to the devastating effects of a persistent shear line. The declarations
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