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Customs official bares benefits of trade pacts

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | August 14, 2015 - 10:00am

The use of free trade agreements (FTAs) will increase the competitiveness of Philippine exports because of zero or lower tariffs to be paid by importers of the country's goods, a customs official said.

Freeman Cebu Business

DTI allots P700 M for SSF

By Louella Desiderio | January 16, 2015 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is spending P700 million for shared service facilities (SSF) to support micro,...

Business

DTI pushes for growth of SMEs

By Louella Desiderio | December 26, 2014 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for the country to achieve sustained long-term economic growth.

Business

Philexport urges gov’t to plan for optimization of EU GSP+ benefits

By Louella Desiderio | December 25, 2014 - 12:00am

Exporters are calling on the government to come up with strategies that would allow the country to take advantage of the European Union’s (EU) Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) scheme.

Business

6,274 Phl products to enjoy zero duty in EU by Dec 25

By Louella Desiderio | December 20, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines can start enjoying its European Union (EU) Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status by Dec. 25.

Business

DTI proposes simplified rules to help SMEs compete in Asean

By Louella Desiderio | September 4, 2014 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has proposed simplified rules for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during the recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers meeting to allow...

Business

DTI to conduct more info drive on AEC

By Louella Desiderio | December 1, 2013 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to intensify its education campaign for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community (AEC) next year as part of preparations for the upcoming...

Business

Gov’t to launch road maps for auto, copper sectors

By Louella Desiderio | July 22, 2013 - 12:00am

The government is ready to launch the road maps for the automotive and copper industries, but the release of an integrated road map for the entire manufacturing sector may have to wait until next year, a Cabinet...

Business

DTI urges SEIPI members to add value to products

June 24, 2013 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging electronics and semiconductor manufacturers in the Philippines to add value to their products to be competitive in free trade areas.

Business

DTI conducts 116 info sessions on FTA benefits, opportunities

By Louella Desiderio | February 4, 2013 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has conducted 116 information sessions covering free trade agreements (FTA) entered into by the country last year to increase awareness of firms on how to benefit from such...

Business