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Philippine Government to Allocate PHP9 Billion for Car Manufacturers Under New RACE Program
The Philippine government is set to launch the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program, with a budget of PHP9 billion aimed at supporting participating car manufacturers (PCM). The initiative will be rolled out via a Joint Administrative Order (JAO), as announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The RACE program…
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DTI Releases Updated SRP List: Prices Rise for 77 Items
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Manila has recently updated its suggested retail price (SRP) bulletin for essential goods and prime commodities, marking the first revision since January 12 of the previous year. The new bulletin, released on Thursday, indicates that out of the 191 shelf-keeping units (SKUs) listed, 77 items, representing 40%…
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DTI and DPWH Pledge to Finish P130-M Road Projects to Boost Western Visayas Economy
In a significant move to enhance economic growth in Western Visayas, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have vowed to complete road connectivity projects valued at PHP130 million. These initiatives fall under the Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade (ROLL IT) Program, which aims…
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DTI Boosts Negros Occidental’s Small Businesses with Online Mentorship Program
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is enhancing the entrepreneurial skills of micro and small enterprises in Negros Occidental through the Kapatid Mentor ME-Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online program, in collaboration with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE). Gabriel Advincula, the provincial KMME coordinator, announced that applications for the upcoming multi-sectoral batch are open…
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Agriculture Secretary Flags Smuggling and Mislabeling at Pasay Market
During a recent visit to Cartimar Market in Pasay City, Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. raised concerns about potential smuggling and mislabeling of agricultural products. The visit, conducted in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry and Pasay’s local government, aimed to oversee the pricing and supply of agricultural goods in…
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New Bamboo Facility in Laoag City Set to Enhance Weavers’ Livelihood
In a significant boost to the bamboo weaving community, Laoag City has inaugurated a PHP3.1-million shared service facility (SSF) dedicated to bamboo processing. The facility, launched on January 23, 2025, in Barangay Balatong, was spearheaded by Laoag City Mayor Michael Keon and Amelia Galvez, the provincial director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).…
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New Bamboo Facility in Laoag City to Enhance Weavers’ Livelihood
In a significant boost to the bamboo weaving community, Laoag City has inaugurated a PHP3.1-million shared service facility (SSF) dedicated to bamboo processing. The facility, launched on January 23, 2025, in Barangay Balatong, is a collaborative effort between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the local government, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of…
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Government Agencies Aid Northern Mindanao Startups in Navigating Licensing Hurdles
In Cagayan de Oro City, government agencies are stepping up to help startups in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors of Northern Mindanao navigate the complex web of regulatory requirements. Famela Racquel Villanueva, the Bukidnon provincial director for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), highlighted the challenges faced by new entrepreneurs, particularly in obtaining the…
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