Trade Chief touts stronger economic partnership with France, calls for increased investment in key sectors

Makati City, Philippines—The Philippines is actively courting increased French investment in high-growth sectors, offering attractive incentives and a streamlined business environment, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Speaking at the Philippines-France Business Forum on April 11, Secretary Roque emphasized the country’s commitment to strengthening its economic ties with France continue reading : Trade Chief touts stronger economic partnership with France, calls for increased investment in key sectors

PH gov’t empowers businesses with new data protocol, solidifying competitive edge—DTI Chief

Makati City, Philippines—The government is empowering businesses to operate with greater confidence and ease, reinforcing the Philippines as a competitive and business-friendly hub, according to Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Together with the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formalized the Swift Corporate and Other Records continue reading : PH gov’t empowers businesses with new data protocol, solidifying competitive edge—DTI Chief

Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, 29th Metro Manila Business Conference

Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. We thank the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – National Capital Region (PCCI-NCR) for inviting us to speak at the 29th Metro Manila Business Conference (MMBC). Anchored on an umbrella theme of “Innovation for Sustainable Entrepreneurship,” this year’s conference is designed to guide business owners continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, 29th Metro Manila Business Conference

Message of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, ceremonial launching and Kapihan sa ARTA Whole-of-Government Reengineering Manual for Partner Agencies

Ladies and gentlemen, magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. We would like to congratulate Director-General Jeremiah Belgica and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for spearheading the preparation of the Whole-of-Government Reengineering Guidelines and Manual, with assistance from the UK government.  During President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), he again strongly continue reading : Message of Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, ceremonial launching and Kapihan sa ARTA Whole-of-Government Reengineering Manual for Partner Agencies

Keynote Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Launch of Negosyo Center Online Portal & Recognition of Business Counsellors

[Acknowledgements] Ladies and gentlemen, magandang hapon sa inyong lahat. We’d like to congratulate everyone at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that made the launch of the Negosyo Center Online Portal possible. We’d also like to greet all our hardworking Negosyo Center Business Counsellors, the Regional and Assistant Regional Directors, under the leadership of continue reading : Keynote Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Launch of Negosyo Center Online Portal & Recognition of Business Counsellors

Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission: PROJECT KASANGGA Anti-Corruption Manifesto Signing

Ladies and gentlemen, magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. It is our pleasure to be a part of this momentous event of the Project Kasangga Anti-Corruption Manifesto signing. This signing is in line with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s commitment to fighting corruption and anti-red tape through the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), as led by Commissioner continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission: PROJECT KASANGGA Anti-Corruption Manifesto Signing

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.

Opening Keynote of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines 1st Virtual Congress Conference

4 December 2020 via Zoom [Acknowledgements] Ladies and gentlemen, magandang araw po sa inyong lahat! Congratulations to the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) as you celebrate your 40th anniversary with the holding of your 1st virtual Construction Congress. PH Construction Industry Roadmap 2020-2030 Last year, we launched the Philippine Construction Industry Roadmap 2020-2030 continue reading : Opening Keynote of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines 1st Virtual Congress Conference

Keynote Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, National Export Congress 2020

3 December 2020 via Recorded Message Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) would like to thank the speakers, panelists and distinguished guests who will be sharing their precious time, knowledge, and expertise in support of this event. We would also like to recognize the participants continue reading : Keynote Speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, National Export Congress 2020

Trade chief pushes for stronger ties between local chief executives and DTI on EODB, job-generation, consumer-protection

  MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the need for stronger collaboration between DTI and the country’s local chief executives to generate more jobs and employment opportunities, while providing better and comfortable lives for all Filipinos. During a dialogue with provincial governors, city mayors, and municipal mayors on 23 continue reading : Trade chief pushes for stronger ties between local chief executives and DTI on EODB, job-generation, consumer-protection