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20 April 2020 | The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) urged all Philippine exporters to the European Union to register to the EU Registered Exporter System (EU REX) before the June 30, 2020, deadline to avail themselves of preferential tariffs under the EU’s Generalised System of Preferences
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Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are being prodded to tap digital tools to remain competitive even in the midst of a crisis, as new kinds of businesses are expected to arise following the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
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08 April 2020 MAKATI – Amidst a backdrop of the surging COVID-19 pandemic, Philippine merchandise exports grew by 2.8% in February 2020 to USD5.4B from USD5.3B in the same period last year, based on the preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data. Semiconductors were still the top export product, comprising 75.7%
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To support micro and small businesses and cushion the economic impact of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) virus in the country, the Small Business Corp. is setting up a P1-billion Enterprise Rehabilitation Financing facility under the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (named Covid19 P3-ERF).
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27 March 2020 Published also in Business Mirror Distressed micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) exporters in the Philippines are appealing for government intervention, primarily financial assistance and tax breaks to offset their losses and enable business continuity as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continues to destabilize global trade and economy. 
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Total Philippine exports of goods and services jumped by 4.4 percent to $94.4 billion in 2019 from $90.4 billion in 2018, according to the BPM6 data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on March 20, 2020.
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As the number of Covid-19 cases increases in the country, there is also an increasingly growing concern about the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for our frontline workers. Thus, the Labspace for Innovation, Knowledge-Honing and Application (LIKHA) Fab Lab of the Batangas State University (BatStateU), together with the Department
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In an effort to further encourage digital transformation among Philippine exporters, the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) organized a Philippine Export Competitiveness Program (PECP) info session focused on 2020’s International Trade Trends held on February 27, 2020, at the DTI International Building, Makati City.
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Compilation of the report’s mention of the Philippines based on Thomson Reuters’ research. In summary, they have acknowledged the Philippine Government's initiative and program in exports especially under the Halal food sector.
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17 February 2020 Published also in Business Mirror The appeal of organic foods continues to grow in Europe, presenting big opportunities for companies that can support this fast-rising consumer need, according to an export marketing official. Agnes R. Legaspi, assistant director of the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), said that more
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