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Department of Trade and Industry rolls out online system for import permit applications

The Import Regulation Division (IRD) of the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) rolled out its online processing of applications for Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) through the Department of…

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SEC makes payments easy with online portal

Paying registration and other transaction fees in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now faster, more convenient, and secure with the launch of the corporate securities regulator’s online payment…

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The Economy

CREATE and infrastructure-led sectors will boost investments, economic recovery

The impending implementation of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act and the sectors led by construction and infrastructure will have the biggest impact on the road to…

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Philippine exporters to benefit from the UK GSP

Philippine exports under the Generalized Scheme of Preference (GSP) will continue to enter the United Kingdom (UK) tariff-free for this year, through its own GSP. The UK GSP replicates the…

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The Economy

Memorandum Circular issued by the DTI on gradual reopening of allowed sectors under GCQ, MGCQ areas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 21-08, s. 2021 prescribing the recategorization of certain business activities from Category IV to Category III, which gradually…

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Filipino products now available at 60 Woolies supermarkets in Australia

Sydney, Australia — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) in Sydney said Filipino products are now available in more mainstream retail…

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The Economy

Philippines ranks as 7th Most Promising Country over the Mid-Term for Japanese Companies

The Philippines ranked 7th in terms of being a promising prospect for business operations over the mid-term (next 3 years) in a survey conducted by the Japan Bank for International…

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Entrepreneur

Application for permits of sales promotional campaigns now online

Issuance of Sales Promotion Permit is in compliance with Article 116 of Republic Act (RA) 7394 otherwise known as The Consumer Act of the Philippines, which requires that companies conducting…

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Philippine food export companies head to Dubai for Gulfood 2021

CITEM, in partnership with PTIC-Dubai, PTICJeddah, and the EMB, leads a delegation of 13 Philippine food export companies for the 2021 edition of Gulfood Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon…

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The Economy

PEZA Chief welcomes the inauguration of the Manufacturing Plant Expansion Project of Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Charito “Ching” Plaza attended the Inauguration of the Manufacturing Plant Expansion Project of Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc., (YMPH) yesterday, February 22, 2021,…

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The Economy

DTI checks Metro Manila cinemas and supermarkets in preparation for MGCQ

In preparation for the proposed transition of Metro Manila from General Community Quarantine (GCQ) to Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Group (CPG)…

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The Economy

Rapid growth of digital economy calls for coherent policy response

The growth of digital labour platforms is presenting opportunities and challenges for workers and businesses and a need for international policy dialogue. Digital labour platforms have increased five-fold worldwide in…

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Business

Globe reopens 99% of stores nationwide

Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) has reopened 99 percent of its 196 stores across the country to serve customers and handle concerns that need personal interaction. In a new release on…

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DSWD, USAID launch 4Ps Financial Literacy Manual

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its E-PESO project, launched the Financial Literacy Manual for the Family…

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Entrepreneur

DTI, BPI collaborate to broaden support to SMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a partnership that aims to further…

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Philippine delegation showcases coconut products in first fully digital Biofach

CITEM, in coordination with PTIC Berlin, leads a delegation of five Philippine food companies in the first fully digital edition of Biofach, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food…

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6-Year Php1 Billion USAID Initiative Boosts Digital Payments Infrastructure in the Philippines

On February 16, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) marked the successful completion of its E-PESO project in the Philippines. Over the past six years, the project has…

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Real Estate

SM Prime nets P18-B in 2020

SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, has reported a PHP18-billion consolidated net income in 2020 from PHP38.1 billion the previous…

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The Economy

Peso projected to remain strong against the USD this year

For about two months now, the Philippine peso has been trading flat at around the 48-level against the US dollar and is seen to range between 48.00-49.00 for this year.…

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The Economy

San Miguel Corporation opens two new Skyway 3 ramps, more to open soon

San Miguel Corporation on Thursday, February 11, opened two new ramps of the newly-operational Skyway Stage 3, further improving accessibility and ease of travel within Metro Manila, via the 18-kilometer…

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Department of Trade and Industry rolls out online system for import permit applications

SEC makes payments easy with online portal

CREATE and infrastructure-led sectors will boost investments, economic recovery

Philippine exporters to benefit from the UK GSP

Memorandum Circular issued by the DTI on gradual reopening of allowed sectors under GCQ, MGCQ areas

Filipino products now available at 60 Woolies supermarkets in Australia

Philippines ranks as 7th Most Promising Country over the Mid-Term for Japanese Companies

Application for permits of sales promotional campaigns now online

Philippine food export companies head to Dubai for Gulfood 2021

PEZA Chief welcomes the inauguration of the Manufacturing Plant Expansion Project of Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc.

DTI checks Metro Manila cinemas and supermarkets in preparation for MGCQ

Rapid growth of digital economy calls for coherent policy response

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Globe reopens 99% of stores nationwide

DSWD, USAID launch 4Ps Financial Literacy Manual

DTI, BPI collaborate to broaden support to SMEs

Philippine delegation showcases coconut products in first fully digital Biofach

6-Year Php1 Billion USAID Initiative Boosts Digital Payments Infrastructure in the Philippines

SM Prime nets P18-B in 2020

Peso projected to remain strong against the USD this year

San Miguel Corporation opens two new Skyway 3 ramps, more to open soon

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