PH sustains factory output in February, eyes strong rebound in coming months

Fresh off a 25-month high in January, the Philippine manufacturing sector output remained steady in February, according to a survey conducted by IHS Markit.   The Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for the country sustained its figure at 52.5, still above the benchmark of 50 that distinguishes expansion from contraction. IHS Markit said operations inched up continue reading : PH sustains factory output in February, eyes strong rebound in coming months

DTI issues Memorandum Circular on gradual reopening of sectors, as allowed by IATF under GCQ, MGCQ areas

MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued on 28 February 2021 Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 21-08, s. 2021 prescribing the recategorization of certain business activities from Category IV to Category III, which gradually reopens the operations of driving schools, traditional cinemas, museums, and tourist attractions, among others, under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), pursuant continue reading : DTI issues Memorandum Circular on gradual reopening of sectors, as allowed by IATF under GCQ, MGCQ areas

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CREATE and infrastructure-led sectors will investments, economic recovery

The impending implementation of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act and the sectors led by construction and infrastructure will have the biggest impact on the road to economic recovery for the Philippines this year. This was bared by the Board of Investments (BOI) during the online PRIME Radar: Real Estate Wrap-up and 2021 continue reading : CREATE and infrastructure-led sectors will investments, economic recovery

DTI-Quezon SSF Program starts year 2021 with its 1st quarter meeting via Zoom

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quezon Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program successfully accomplished its 2021 1st Quarter Meeting via Zoom on 15 February 2021. This was participated by 21 SSF Cooperators with Operational, Partially Operational, and Non-Operational SSF Projects under the different Industry Clusters in Quezon Province. Provincial Director Julieta L. Tadiosa welcomed continue reading : DTI-Quezon SSF Program starts year 2021 with its 1st quarter meeting via Zoom

Usec. Castelo monitors cinemas and supermarkets

DTI checks Metro Manila cinemas and supermarkets in preparation for MGCQ

In preparation for the proposed transition of Metro Manila from General Community Quarantine (GCQ) to Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Ruth Castelo and DTI Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Director Ronnel Abrenica led a special price and supply monitoring of Agricultural and Processed Basic continue reading : DTI checks Metro Manila cinemas and supermarkets in preparation for MGCQ

Ease with B.O.S.S.

SANTA ROSA, LAGUNA – The Negosyo Center City of Santa Rosa participates in Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) that seeks to speed up the processing of permits of individuals or companies operating businesses within the city. Doing the ease of establishing a business was made possible through the merging of various business development services in one place. continue reading : Ease with B.O.S.S.