by admin | Apr 26, 2017 | DTI Updates, Features, Photo Story
DTI TO ENTREPS: CONTINUE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL REVOLUTION. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez encouraged more than 150 existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to continue the entrepreneurial revolution in the country, during the launching program of the Kapatid Mentor Me and free negosyo seminar in Pasig on 24 April. Said launching, which is in partnership with Go Negosyo, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Pasig City Mayor Bobby Eusebio, Association of Filipino Franchisers and Philippine Franchise Association, is the newest addition to the already existing 33 Mentor Me Roll-outs in various cities across the country (as of 17 April 2017), participated in by more than 4,300 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). To sustain entrepreneurial revolution, Sec. Lopez asked participants to be “smart entrepreneurs” by welcoming continuous innovation and developing unique selling propositions in their dream businesses, through the business mentoring provided by Negosyo Centers. He also shared government’s initiatives to help MSMEs acquire market access by mainstreaming the best of MSME products through the Go Lokal! stores, as well as access to finance through President Rodrigo Duterte’s Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) as direct response to the “5-6” lending scheme. With know-how and right mindset, an entrepreneurial nation is what will give Filipinos a good chance towards economic prosperity, according to him.
by admin | Apr 25, 2017 | Features, Headlines, Kita ug ang Gobernador, Photo Story
Gov. Edgar Chatto meets with USAID/B leaders and other development partners, who are working together hand-in-glove with the Department of Defense (DoD) Pacific Command, to discuss possibilities to enhance the capacity of the Philippine Government and its key partners to plan, design and implement low emission development strategies (LEDS) contributing to the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in the power, transport and land use sectors.
Key activities include (a) Strengthening Capacity in Low Emission Development through greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventory and Preparation of GHG Management Plans; (b) Increased Investments into Clean Energy Projects. This will sustain USAID’s mentoring program, which will enable project developers and investors to package and finance viable clean energy projects.
Also present are DOE Chief Investment Specialist Lisa S. Go and Lily Gutierrez, Energy Policy Specialist from the Environment Office of USAID Philippines.
by admin | Apr 23, 2017 | Photo Story
Gov. Edgar Chatto with Provincial Administrator Alfonso Damalerio II gives incentives and award to the family of P02 Rey Anthony Nazareno in Ulbujan, Calape. Nazareno, a member of SWAT ‘ Pinagsanib ‘ Class 2016 was killed defending Bohol against the ASG intruders in Barangay Napo, Inabanga. PO2 Nazareno, according to Chatto was a hero and true blooded Boholano. Also joining Chatto are Calape Vice Mayor Junie Yu and PNP Provincial Director Felipe Natividad. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan also passed a resolution commending PO2 Rey Anthony Nazareno for his acts of heroism and genuine service in peace-keeping and security and expressing heartfelt condolence to his family.
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | DTI Updates, Photo Story
HALAL: A FOCUS AREA ON PH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Aside from gaining understanding on Halal products, concerned bureaus and offices of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), several government agencies and non-government organizations had substantial discussions on the potential of Halal products as an area of growth for the Philippine economy in an inter-agency seminar on Halal fundamentals in Ortigas on 20 April. At the policy level, DTI Secretary and Halal Export Development and Promotion Board (HEDPB) Ramon Lopez assured National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Commissioner Analiza Flores-Malayang and the Halal Board Members that Muslim leaders are always welcome in the HEDPB to better execute Halal development policies and initiatives, as well as ensure the voice and interests of Filipino Muslims. NCMF said that the Halal industry can also help the government in its poverty alleviation strategy by involving Filipino farmers in the Halal products production, thus promoting countryside development. The country’s Halal industry currently has 1.3% share of the USD2.6 trillion-worth Halal market worldwide. Commissioner Malayang added that establishing Halal warehouses, dressing plans, freezing areas, transportation mechanisms and other facilities is an area of exploration for investors. A serious and sensitive matter, Halal must be understood both by the consumers and the producers, according to NCMF. Visiting Professor Ustadh. Esmael Ebrahim also lectured on the dynamics of halal in the Philippines. DTI takes similar initiatives to convene dialogues to promote the country’s Halal sector.
by admin | Apr 7, 2017 | DTI Updates, Photo Story
AEMs, ABE AGREE ON LIBERALIZING REGIONAL TRADE. The ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) led by Chair and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez (right) met recently (6 April) with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (center) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Minister Hiroshige Seko (left) during the AEM Roadshow in Japan to discuss the initiatives of ASEAN, Philippines, and Japan to stimulate continuing globalization and freer trade by limiting protectionism in fiscal policies. Secretary Lopez, along with the other ASEAN Economic Ministers, also pushed for liberal regional trade through the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to spur a more competitive market for consumers. During the discussion, Lopez extended President Duterte’s well wishes to PM Abe who was warmly welcomed by the Filipinos and President Duterte in Davao last January. The vibrant and continuing dialogue of ASEAN and the Philippines with Japan signals a good indication for the recognition for the RCEP. The ASEAN Economic Ministers will continue their discussions with Japan today (7 April) on trade and investment cooperation.
by admin | Apr 5, 2017 | DTI Updates, National News, Photo Story
DTI SUPPORTS BSP FOR NEW E-PAYMENT SOLUTIONS. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez (3rd from L) with USAID Philippines Acting Office Director Dr. Stephen Andoseph (leftmost), Malaya Rural Bank, President Antonio Pasia(2nd from L), Union Bank Philippines Chairman Mr. Justo Ortiz (center R), PayMaya Philippines President Orlando Vea (3rd from R) and Wealth Development Bank President Mr. Gregorio Anonas III (rightmost) recently (31 March) extended support for the National Retail Payment System (NRPS) during the ceremonial signing of the Payment System Management Body (PMSB) Charter in Manila. The PSMB will pave way to the for the creation of two E-Retail Payment Systems, PESO Net and InstaPay, which aim to provide ease of access to credit and spur the growth of the E-commerce industry in the country by providing safe, reliant and efficient online payment system. “This continuous innovation by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) helps not the economy but more importantly the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector,” said Secretary Lopez, adding that the NRPS will provide a technology that is more accessible to all, including the MSMEs. This will lead to financial inclusion and, more importantly, will promote efficiencies and lower cost of doing business. The ceremony was opened and led by BSP Governor Amando Tetangco (center L) and Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr.(2nd from L).
