(Eagle News) — The effect of higher excise tax on fuel on the prices of commodities due to the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law is minimal if not null. This is according to the Department of Trade and Industry, that called for a press conference on Thursday to address what it said were misconceptions about the new law. Under TRAIN, the excise tax of diesel increases to P2.50 per liter from zero, while […]
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DTI dares construction sector to ensure success of ASEAN infrastructure projects
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) challenged the construction sector in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to unite to ensure the success of infrastructure projects in the region. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ruth Castello also asked the construction industry to embody the ASEAN vision when executing infrastructure projects in the bloc.
Pork and vegetable prices remain stable – DTI
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The price of pork and vegetables will remain stable despite the high demand for them due to the consumer avoidance of poultry products. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ted Pascua said this, as he warned vendors not to capitalize on the situation because the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) was monitoring market prices. https://youtu.be/DchMzzRmPWQ
ASEAN Summit na gagawin sa Bohol sinimulan na
PANGLAO, Bohol (Eagle News) – Sinimulan na nitong Miyerkules, April 19 ang Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit sa Hennan Resort sa Panglao, Bohol. Inaasahan na rin ang pagdating ng mga delegado ng Ministers of Trade mula sa 10 bansa, tulad ng: Malaysia Singapore Myanmar Thailand Vietnam Brunei Darussalam Lao People’s Democratic Republic Cambodia Pilipinas Ang tatlong araw na ASEAN Summit ay inorganisa ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Ito ay sa tulong […]
Galing Bataan Trade Fair sa Balanga, Bataan binuksan na
BALANGA CITY, Bataan (Eagle News) – Binuksan ng Bataan Tourism ang ‘Galing Bataan Trade Fair’ sa Plaza Mayor de Balanga. Ito ay isa sa mga aktibidad na isinagawa bilang bahagi sa pagdiriwang ng ika-75 anibersaryo ng Araw ng Kagitingan sa Bataan. Naorganisa ito sa pagtutulungan ng Bataan Tourism, DTI, Bataan Peninsula Tourism Council. Halos 44 micro, small and medium enterprises o MSME’s ang lumahok para i-showcased ang kanilang mga produkto, tulad ng: Dried fish Fish sauce Shrimp paste […]
Pang-apat na Negosyo Center ng DTI sa Bataan, pinasinayaan
BAGAC, Bataan (Eagle News) – Pinasinayaan ang pang-apat na Negosyo Center ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa Bagac Municipal Hall sa Bataan. Pinangunahan ito ni ni Ms. Nelin Cabahug ng DTI Bataan kasama ang DTI Region 3, DTI Baler, DTI ZAmbales at DTI Pampanga, 2nd District Representative Joet Garcia, Mayor Gab del Rosario, Board Member Gaudencio Ferrer at mga negosyante sa naturang bayan. Layunin ng DTI Negosyo Center na mapalawak pa ang business opportunities sa […]
PH shows the best of MSME products at ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meet
CENTRAL VISAYAS, March 17 (PIA) — The Go Lokal store project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) showcased outstanding Filipino products from 18 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) Retreat and Related Meetings on March 8 to 10 in Pasay City, Manila. DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez is hoping that this initiative will continue and will also be visible in the succeeding ASEAN-related events in the different […]
MSMEs reminded of accurate weighing, product certification marks
GUIMARAS – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Guimaras is reminding the public and the Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in the Province of Guimaras of the importance of weighing scales and the use of product certification marks. DTI team conducted an inspection at Jordan Food Terminal Market, Barangay. San Miguel, Jordan recently to check the functionality and effectiveness of weighing scales used by MSMEs. The team was composed of the Municipal Treasury Office (MTO), […]
Local products tampok sa Kalinga Trade Fair
TABUK, Kalinga (Eagle News) — Sa pangunguna ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), kasalukuyang isinasagawa sa Kalinga ang trade fair. Ito ay isinasagawa sa harap ng St. Tonis College, Bulanao sa lungsod ng Tabuk. Nagsimula ang nasabing aktibidad noong Pebrero 10 at magtatapos sa Pebrero 19. Dito ay mabibili ang mga lokal na produkto ng Kalinga tulad ng mga furniture, Kalinga coffee, native costumes, unoy rice, black rice at iba pang mga kalinga delicacies. […]
New government blueprint for decent employment envisions 7.5 million jobs by 2022
MAKATI, Dec. 6 – A new government blueprint for decent job creation through employment and entrepreneurship from 2017 to 2022 was adopted at the conclusion of the two-day Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan (TNK)-Employment and Livelihood Summit on 2 December. Signed by Secretaries Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Silvestre Bello III of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the “Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan: A Blueprint for Decent Employment and […]
Sweden reopens embassy in Ph
TAGUIG CITY, Nov. 15 (PIA)–The Embassy of Sweden in the Philippines was recently reopened in Taguig City. In a statement, Mikael Damberg, Sweden’s Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, said that the reopening of the embassy would strengthen the presence of Sweden in Southeast Asia. The Sweden Embassy in the Philippines was closed in 2008 due to budget cuts of its government caused by the global economic crisis. As the Government of Sweden reopens […]
DTI pushes for globalization of PH MSMEs
MAKATI CITY, Nov. 10 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (MSMEDC) and in cooperation with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) – Go Negosyo, will hold the National MSME Summit on November 10-11, 2016 at the SMX Davao Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. The Summit aims to discuss topics on promoting creativity and innovation, inclusive financing, enhancing productivity and efficiency, and entrepreneurial ecosystem for micro, small, and […]





