Third Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Economic Officials

ASEAN on track with COVID-19 Recovery Plan, prepares for circular economy

MANILA—The third meeting of the ASEAN senior economic officials for the 52nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (SEOM 3/52) was held via video conference on 2-4 August 2021. The Philippines was represented by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Allan B. Gepty. As senior economic officials gathered for the third time this year, ASEAN continue reading : ASEAN on track with COVID-19 Recovery Plan, prepares for circular economy

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 Cavite monitors establishment in the province

DTI-Cavite intensifies health protocol monitoring amid community quarantine

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Cavite increased its presence in various establishments in the province to monitor the implementation of Minimum Health Protocols during the period of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). With the help of four Consumer Protection Division staff, four price monitors, 24 Negosyo Center business counselors, and three project continue reading : DTI-Cavite intensifies health protocol monitoring amid community quarantine

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