by admin | Oct 20, 2017 | National News
Manila – Amidst reports of price adjustments of some brands of hams and cheese products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported the assurance of majority of producers that supply and prices of Noche Buena products such as pasta, sauce, bread, and hams remains stable.
DTI made the announcement after convening with manufacturers to check the price and supply situation of Noche Buena products. DTI annually meets with manufacturers of Noche Buena goods in preparation for the upcoming Yuletide season when demands are at its peak.
“Several manufacturers assured adequate supply and stability in prices for the coming season, mainly due to the very tight competition among various brands fighting for market shares,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez.
The trade chief shared that market competition has enabled businesses to do creative product promotions such as bundling and discounts for the whole package. For example, sauces were bundled with pastas and sold at more affordable prices.
“This is competition at play. Even in the ham category, products are so competitive that discounts are being given and several variants that serve different market segments are being offered with affordable pricing,” added Sec. Lopez.
Several meetings with Noche Buena product players also confirmed that there will be no price increase for pasta, sauces, cheese, ham, and canned tuna until December 2017.
On the other hand, a premium brand of bread increased its price by only one peso per loaf while other brands of bread have kept their prices stable as of October this year.
Trade Secretary Lopez encouraged consumers to use “e-Presyo”, an online based price monitoring platform, to be guided while buying their Noche Buena products for the Christmas Season
by admin | Oct 19, 2017 | Photo Story, World
HAWAII STATE OFFICIALS CALL ON PH TRADE CHIEF. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the delegation of Goodwill and Trade Mission of the State of Hawaii headed by Governor David Ige on 17 October. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez presented Dutertenomics, as well as updates on the economic and industry sectors of the Philippines. The trade chief highlighted PH initiatives in providing opportunities and increasing the capacity of Filipinos as a long-term solution to poverty. Meanwhile, Gov. Ige shared his excitement for the PH programs and conveyed that the success of the Filipinos is important in strengthening the relationship among the PH, the State of Hawaii, and the United States in general. The visit also served as a venue for the delegates to inquire on the status of PH’s agricultural products particularly mangoes and to look into the country’s manufacturing industry. In the photo are (seated from L to R) DTI Director Senen Perlada, DTI Undersecretary Nora Terrado, Philippine Consulate General Honolulu Gina Jamoralin, DTI Sec. Lopez, Hawaii State Gov. Ige with his First Lady Dawn Amano Ige, and Hawaii State officials and members of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce in Hawaii
by admin | Oct 19, 2017 | Photo Story
Marawi internally displaced persons (IDPs) receive additional livelihood starter kits from DTI. With the fighting in Marawi now concluded, the government, through the Subcommittee on Business and Livelihood led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), distributed additional livelihood starter kits to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Marawi and nearby areas such as sewing kits and sari-sari-store supplies to kick-start and fast track the recovery and rehabilitation of Marawi City. The sewing kits and sari-sari store supplies will allow IDPs to start anew and earn even while still in Evacuation Centers. The turnover of livelihood starter kits is upon the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to aid in the the recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of Marawi City and other affected localities. This also follows the Administrative Order No. 03 of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, mandating the creation of an inter-agency task force that would implement the recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of Marawi City and other affected localities. Member agencies of the Subcommittee on Business and Livelihood are Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Leading the turnover of the livelihood starter kits are DTI Assistant Secretary Abdulgani Macatoman (second from left) and DTI-Region 10 Regional Director Linda Boniao (second from right).
by admin | Oct 18, 2017 | Headlines, National News
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from MIMAROPA region will be on full display as DTI opens theMIMAROPA Naturally Agri-trade and Tourism fair on October 18 to 22, 2017 at Megatrade Halls 1 and 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong to cap-off the regional trade fair month.
Now on its third year, the Agri-trade and Tourism fair will feature 150 MSMEs from Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. It continues to provide an avenue for local entrepreneurs to help them the best opportunity to enter the mainstream market.
“We continue our efforts to help MSMEs market their products as part of the 7M strategy of the Department. It’s the best opportune time for MSMEs to shine,” DTI Regional Operations Group Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya said.
The 7Ms strategy for Philippine MSME Development comprise of mindset, mastery, mentoring, market, money, machines, models, which are expected to propel MSMEs to make headway in increasing the competitive market. The 7Ms strategy to help Filipino MSMEs compete locally and globally.
MSME participants in the trade fair have been assisted by DTI through Negosyo Centers, Shared Service Facilities (SSF), One Town, One Product, Kapatid Mentor ME Project, SME Roving Academy, Go Lokal!, among others. The assistance have helped MSMEs enhance their products in terms of quality and quantity of products, product label and packaging.
The annual agri-trade and tourism fair will also feature products such as processed food, fashion and accessories, handicrafts products, gifts, furniture and home decors, health and wellness products. The region’s diverse and exquisite tourist destinations will also be highlighted thru DOT’s special pavilion.
The MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-trade and Tourism is in coordination with DTI – Bureau of Small Medium Enterprise Development, Department of Tourism, Department of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, Provincial Governments of Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, City of Calapan and City of Puerto Princesa.
“We invite everyone to visit the MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-trade and Tourism Fair and patronize the products of our MSMEs,” Maglaya said.
For details on the MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-trade and Tourism Fair, contact DTI-MIMAROPA Regional Office 890-17-12 or email r04b@dti.gov.ph.
by admin | Oct 18, 2017 | National News, Photo Story
MARAWI INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) RECEIVE AID FROM DTI. As the government intensifies its efforts to help in the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation of Marawi City and other affected areas, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently turned over sewing machines to help Marawi IDPs restart their business and earn even while still in Evacuation Centers. Leading the turnover of sewing machines were DTI-Regional Operations Group Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya (third from right), DTI-Northern Mindanao Regional Director Linda Boniao (second from right) with the women of Marawi, Lanao del Sur Governor Soraya Alonto-Adiong (third from left) and PTLDC and Negosyo Center Manager Jasnia Adiong Sheikrashid. This follows Administrative Order No. 03 of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, mandating the creation of an inter-agency task force that would implement the recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of Marawi City and other affected localities. Member agencies of the Subcommittee on Business and Livelihood are Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
