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New trade chief to focus on MSME, manufacturing

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 04:49 PM

Digital innovations and government support could help small and medium enterprises scale up in the new normal, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said. Read more »

DTI’s Lopez downplays stagflation concerns

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Updated as of Jun 18 12:57 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, meanwhile, also said that it does not view stagflation as an immediate risk to the national economy. Read more »

PH woos Singaporean investors

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 10:09 PM

Top Philippine officials urge Singaporean businessmen to invest in the Philippines citing the reviving economy and new fiscal reforms adopted by the country. Read more »

Comelec ban exemption sought for DTI livelihood kits

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Posted at Mar 30 12:21 PM

The DTI said it was seeking an exemption from the Comelec spending ban to distribute livelihood kits nationwide for the victims of natural disasters. Read more »

End of WFH only for PEZA-registered firms says DTI

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Posted at Mar 28 07:17 PM

The Department of Trade and Industry clarified that only firms registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority are required to resume onsite operations. Read more »

DTI chief wants plastic barriers removed

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 04:16 PM

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Thursday said he would recommend the removal of plastic barriers since these are ineffective in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Read more »

Production capacity of PH drug makers 'sufficient': DTI chief

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 10:53 PM

Netizens earlier raised concerns of a lack of supply in drugstores on social media, prompting some to panic buy amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Read more »

Drug manufacturers to replenish paracetamol supply within the week: DTI

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 05 08:28 PM

Pharmaceutical firms are expected to replenish the stocks of popular brands of paracetamol and other flu drugs within the week, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Wednesday. Read more »

DTI: Profiteers flagged in typhoon-hit areas

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Posted at Dec 27 11:53 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday ordered the Department of Trade and Industry to look into reports of profiteering and overpricing in provinces affected by typhoon Odette. Read more »

Mobility restrictions sa mga bata 'di pa kailangan—DTI

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Updated as of Nov 20 11:38 AM

Ayon kay Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, hindi kailangan ng mobility restrictions sa mga bata sa ngayon. Read more »

PCCI releases 'wishlist' for remainder of Duterte admin

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Posted at Nov 17 04:04 PM

PCCI released on Wednesday its "wish list" of policies for the remaining months of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

PH, Singapore to boost digitalization of 5,000 MSMEs

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 04:54 PM

DTI and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday launched a program that aims to help digitalize at least 5,000 Filipino small businesses. Read more »

DTI says granular lockdowns won't affect firms

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 16 02:38 AM

The DTI said the expansion of the alert level system to other economic hubs will not impact operations of establishments and factories. Read more »

Philippines urged to sign RCEP regional trade treaty

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 08:19 PM

The Philippines should quickly ratify the RCEP free trade deal as it may lose out on its economic benefits, several experts said on Wednesday. Read more »

IATF approves granular lockdowns in NCR, says DTI chief

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Posted at Sep 04 07:24 PM

The granular lockdown is expected to be enforced starting Wednesday. Read more »

New lockdown to prevent 'uncontrollable' surge but will impact recovery: DTI

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Updated as of Aug 16 04:30 PM

DTI said that while the new COVID-19 lockdown will prevent an "uncontrollable" surge in cases, it will also have a drastic effect on businesses and the economy. Read more »

Oxygen manufacturers, mga ospital 'handa na' sa banta ng Delta variant

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Posted at Jul 30 07:04 PM

Tiniyak ng mga manufacturer na kaya nilang magsuplay ng mga oxygen sa harap ng banta ng Delta variant sa Pilipinas.  Read more »

DOH, experts to review PH quarantine policies next week

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Posted at Jul 25 12:40 AM

The DOH and its panel of experts will meet next week to study if the Philippines should be placed under stricter quarantine protocols in August, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Saturday night.  Read more »

DTI pushes for more budget, support for product-testing facilities

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 09:32 PM

The Department of Trade and Industry is pushing for more budget and support to boost the country's product testing capability in a bid to promote consumer protection and investments in various manufacturing sectors. Read more »

DTI kumambyo: Taas-presyo sa pangunahing bilihin di pa aprubado

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Updated as of Jul 21 07:58 PM

Binawi ngayong Miyerkoles ng Department of Trade and Industry ang naunang pahayag nito na aprubado na ang dagdag-presyo sa mga pangunahing bilihin.   Read more »