DTI-PNP joint operation seizes nearly PHP25M worth of illegal vapes

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 operation confiscated 452 boxes of continue reading : DTI-PNP joint operation seizes nearly PHP25M worth of illegal vapes

DTI lures Lithuanian investors with booming ICT, renewable sectors

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 meeting, organized by the Management continue reading : DTI lures Lithuanian investors with booming ICT, renewable sectors

Buk-based farmer organization wins Forest Impact Acceleration Award

Manggayahay Talaandig Tribal Association (MANTALA), Inc., a farmer organization (FO)-MSME based in Bukidnon, has been recognized with the 2024 Forest Impact Acceleration Award for its business pitch during the Forest Fest 2024 in Ayala Malls Centrio, Cagayan de Oro City. MANTALA, situated in Sitio Migtulod, Mt. Nebo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, is one of the assisted continue reading : Buk-based farmer organization wins Forest Impact Acceleration Award

DTI-10 strengthens investment promotion

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 strengthens its initiative for investment promotion in the region by conducting a Capability Building for Investment Promotion Program Officers. In partnership with the Board of Investments (BOI), Investment Promotion Officers of the DTI-10 Regional and Provincial Offices worked on developing their competency on investment facilitation, promotion, and continue reading : DTI-10 strengthens investment promotion

Farmer organizations, MSMEs showcase sustainable products in Forest Fest 2024

Eleven local farmer organizations (FOs) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao supported by the Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) join the movement for green economic development by showcasing their products in the Forest Fair 2024 in Ayala Malls continue reading : Farmer organizations, MSMEs showcase sustainable products in Forest Fest 2024

Administrative Officer IV

Deadline of Application: 05 May 2024 Office: Human Resource and Administrative Service (HRAS) Item No. Procurement Management Division (OSEC-DTIB-ADOF4-6-2016) No. of Vacant Positions: 1 Salary Grade: 15 Basic Salary: Php 36,619/month QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the job Experience: 1 year of relevant experience Training: 4 hours of relevant training             Eligibility: Career Service continue reading : Administrative Officer IV

National Price Coordinating Council convenes to stabilize prices and supply of basic commodities in the Philippines

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 forecast of 3.8% remains within continue reading : National Price Coordinating Council convenes to stabilize prices and supply of basic commodities in the Philippines

Robust automotive industry fuels economic growth — DTI chief

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 aiding our nation’s progress,” said continue reading : Robust automotive industry fuels economic growth — DTI chief

PEZA embarks on new and expansion projects on the rise for the beginning of Q2 in 2024

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 to generate US$ 1,094.65 Million continue reading : PEZA embarks on new and expansion projects on the rise for the beginning of Q2 in 2024

DTI joins forces with Serbisyo Caravan to empower coastal towns in Isabela

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Isabela Provincial Office actively participated in the recent Serbisyo Caravan held on April 11-12, 2024, in the coastal towns of Palanan, Maconacon, and Divilacan in Isabela. This transformative event demonstrated a much-needed commitment to these communities, ushering in a new era of opportunity continue reading : DTI joins forces with Serbisyo Caravan to empower coastal towns in Isabela