To clarify some news reports today, this is to reiterate the provisions of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Law and the CREATE Act that require all registered business enterprises (RBEs) to operate within the ecozones. Because of the pandemic and the need to support the recovery of RBEs, the Fiscal Incentive Review Board (FIRB), continue reading : Statement of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on the operation of registered Business Enterprises within Ecozones
Keynote speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Ceremonial Signing of JMC on Philippine EODB Reporting System
Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon! Today, we take an important step in support of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act or Republic Act 11032, which is aimed to reduce red tape and create a better regulatory and business environment for the country. First of all, I wish to congratulate continue reading : Keynote speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Ceremonial Signing of JMC on Philippine EODB Reporting System
DTI R2 gearing up for Buy Local product development initiatives
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, supporting its Buy Local advocacy, conducted a series of product development initiatives for its food and non-food sector beneficiaries on 24-30 September 2021. This activity aimed to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) build their capabilities and improve their products to meet the requirements continue reading : DTI R2 gearing up for Buy Local product development initiatives
DTI R2 reinforces business resiliency and continuity of contractors in the region
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 through its Consumer Protection Division staged an online orientation on Business Resiliency and Continuity for Contractors amid the New Normal via Zoom on 22 September. This is in partnership with the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency. The objective of the activity continue reading : DTI R2 reinforces business resiliency and continuity of contractors in the region
DTI-R2, OWWA, Land Bank of the Philippines team up in capacitating OFWs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI ) Region 2 in partnership with Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office 2 (OWWA-RWO2) and Land Bank of the Philippines conducted a webinar entitled “Enhanced Entrepreneurial Development Training” (EEDT) for 50 applicants of the Entrepreneurial Development Loan Program (EDLP) from Cagayan, via Zoom conference last 24 June continue reading : DTI-R2, OWWA, Land Bank of the Philippines team up in capacitating OFWs
DTI-CAR responds to biz transactions and online inquiries via social media
Reaching out to potential clients who cannot travel to town centers due to COVID-19 related restrictions, the Provincial Offices of the Department of Trade and Industry – Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-CAR) can now be reached through its Facebook pages through direct chat and messaging or through its interactive question and answer (Q&A) feature that provides continue reading : DTI-CAR responds to biz transactions and online inquiries via social media
DTI-2 Quirino rolls out Bamboo Ordinance to LGUs
DIFFUN, QUIRINO — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 Quirino Provincial Office through the initiative of PD Ma. Sofia G. Narag, conducted on 8-13 January 2021 courtesy call to the seven LGUs Local Chief Executives (LCEs) to introduce the adoption of the Provincial/Municipal Bamboo Ordinance in response to the directive of DTI-Region continue reading : DTI-2 Quirino rolls out Bamboo Ordinance to LGUs
DTI-organized PH-JP business matching forum to lead to more potential partnerships, sales of over USD 10 M
TOKYO – More partnerships and over USD 10 million-worth of potential sales are expected with the successful holding of investment forum and business matching sessions on the second day of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Japan visit. The Philippine Business Forum and Business Matching event were organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the continue reading : DTI-organized PH-JP business matching forum to lead to more potential partnerships, sales of over USD 10 M
DTI Singapore delivers Investment Talk
DTI Singapore Commercial Counselor Cynthia Ricafort delivered a talk today on “Doing Business in the Philippines” at an investment seminar organised by Raja & Tann Asia. On her presentation, Ms. Ricafort highlighted the continuous surge in the manufacturing industry in the Philippines where it is experiencing an average annual growth of 7.6% since 2010, making continue reading : DTI Singapore delivers Investment Talk
PH underscores areas of collaboration with Thai companies
MAKATI – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has highlighted certain areas of collaboration with Thai companies—such as garments, retail, medical and retirement tourism. This was revealed during its 10 October meeting with the Thailand-Philippines Business Council, led by Chairman Visit Limprana. “As ASEAN neighbors, we can see a lot of possible investment collaborations continue reading : PH underscores areas of collaboration with Thai companies