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BOC continues to release meat imports despite DA recall of SPS permits Port Calls Asia December 3, 2016 Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon reassured stakeholders there will be no port congestion and undue delays in Customs operations in the wake of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) recall of all sanitary
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PH seeks bigger slice of animated film pie Philippine Daily Inquirer December 2, 2016 The Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) seeks to boost the growth of the Philippine animation industry through bilateral agreements with countries that produce animated films. The group hopes to enter into bilateral agreements with
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DTI forms International Electrotechnical Commission The Philippine Star December 2, 2016 MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved the creation of the International Electrotechnical Commission-National Committee of the Philippines (IEC-NCP) to set strategic direction and manage all IEC-related activities in the country. The IEC-NCP was
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DTI Chief to Pinoy Exporters: Use FTAs Wisely Department of Trade and Industry December 1, 2016 Filipino exporters should take advantage of various trade agreements involving the Philippines in winning potential markets, according to the country’s trade chief. Speaking at the General Membership Meeting of Philexport Cebu recently (25 November),
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Car makers may consider getting more SME suppliers Business World December 1, 2016 CAR MAKERS enrolled in the government’s automobile resurgence program said that the inclusion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into their supply chain is still under discussion, noting that the program is still in its infancy. This
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The European Union—A strong economic partner of the Philippines Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE European Union (EU) is the largest single market and trader in the world. It is a €12.6-trillion economy, larger than the United States (€11.5 trillion), China (€4.6 trillion) and Japan (€4.2 trillion) in 2015.  Its
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More Negosyo Centers and more students needed to achieve DTI’s 2020 e-commerce road map Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is opening more Negosyo Centers nationwide, bringing their total number to 550 next year. DTI Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya said this is
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DTI, DLSU partner in educating future entrepreneurs Business Mirror November 30, 2016 THE Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the De La Salle University Manila (DLSU) RVR-College of Business and the Parents of University Students Organization (PUSO), recently conducted a seminar,
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German gypsum board plant set to open in 2018 Manila Bulletin November 30, 2016 KnaufGips KG, a leading German manufacturer of building systems and equipment, is on track with its commitment to start commercial operation by 2018 for its production facility in the country. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Nora K.
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DA told to suspend new import rules Business World November 30, 2016 MEAT processors urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to put on hold the implementation of its new import rules, as delays in the release of permits could hike the price of canned goods. At the very least, the
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