DTI and stakeholders set to discuss trade issues and strategies under the trade war

25 November 2019, Manila – The Department of Trade and Industry will hold an international trade forum to discuss international trade policy issues, including the ongoing trade frictions between the world’s economic heavy weights. The forum is part of the DTI’s One Country, One Voice (OCOV) Stakeholder Consultation mechanism on trade policy formulation.

Skin Magical At Asia Leaders Awards

Ghie Pangilinan& Mayor Isko Moreno 

November 19, 2019 at Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangrila Hotel, the recently concluded ASIA Leaders Awards was attended by the captains from different industries that includes the Founder and President of Bounty Agro Ventures Incorporated Ronald Mascariñas, Megaworld Corporation CEO Kevin Tan, Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Gerry Santos, Fila Shoes CEO Cris Albert, Young leader Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical, Frontrow Enterprise Owners Raymond Francisco & Sam Verzosa  and Mayor Isko Moreno among others.

ASIA Leaders Awards 2019 A Success with the Yupangco Group

November 19, 2019 at Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangrila Hotel, the recently concluded ASIA Leaders Awards was attended by the captains from different industries that includes the Founder and President of Bounty Agro Ventures Incorporated Ronald Mascariñas, Megaworld Corporation CEO Kevin Tan, Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Gerry Santos, Fila Shoes CEO Cris Albert, Young leader Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical, Frontrow Enterprise Owners Raymond Francisco & Sam Verzosa  and Mayor Isko Moreno among others.

The 21st Global Pinoy Bazaar at The Fifth

Uniting Filipino entrepreneurs to have a mindset of excellence and passion to develop and make homegrown products made with one hundred percent Filipino love and pride has been a staple project of Yabang Pinoy. From the moment it was conceptualized, it is clear for the movement that one of the most powerful solutions to elevate the economic terms of the country is to continuously believe and support Filipino products, ideas and services that are proudly made in the Philippines. This statement holds true until now.

DOST-BIST Program supports R&D in the private sector thru funding study on plant extraction methods

Despite the notable climb of the Philippines’ ranking in the recent Global Innovation Index 2019, there is still low level of research and development (R&D) spending in the Philippines, with a huge chunk being funded by the Philippine Government. R&D budget has been increasing each year but has remained at 0.6% of the Philippine Government’s Budget.

Emilio Aguinaldo, Sun Yat Sen & Mariano Ponce descendants reunion after 121 years

   121 years after the Philippine Revolution leader President Emilio Aguinaldo had sent emissary Dr. Mariano Ponce to meet Chinese revolutionary hero and first republican president Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Japan, where Dr. Sun supported the Filipino revolutionaries in acquiring weapons, on November 18, 2019 the descendants of these three heroes had an unforgettable and momentous reunion at the Pandesal Forum of 80-year-old #KamuningBakery Café in Quezon City.

Statement of FFCCCII President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. wishes to reaffirm its full and unwavering support to the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs. We join the government and our law enforcement agencies in condemning and working towards eradicating the menace of illegal drugs as a moral scourge, a threat to public health and the socio-economic stability of the Philippines.

La Filipina's "Power Up Run " on February 23, 2020,

The maker of the only corned pork in the Philippines, La Filipina, starts the year 2020 by doing its first ever Fun Run aptly titled "Power Up Run " on February 23, 2020, at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila.

Adobo Festival of Ideas

Adobo magazine will be hosting the fifth annual adobo Festival of Ideas on December 5, Thursday at the Newport Performing Arts Theater At Resorts World Manila, with a one-day program dedicated to the dissection and holistic understanding of “The Connectivity Economy”, as this year’s festival theme.

100 Days Until the UN Conference on Migratory Species Starts in India

 Bonn, 8 November 2019 – In 100 days from today, approximately 1,500 delegates, including representatives of national governments, international organizations, scientists, conservation groups and other wildlife experts will gather in Gandhinagar, India for the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP13).  COP13 will run from 17 to 22 February 2020, with a high-level event preceding it on 16 February.

21st Asia CemenTrade Summit Spotlights on Regional Cement Demand-Supply Trends, Sustainable Technologies

MANILA, Philippines - Oct. 20, 2019 -- This year's summit will zoom into the Philippines' government's ambitious Build Build Build (BBB) program that has led to cement capacity expansions. The country's Republic Cement Services shares on 'Philippines - A Thriving Cement Markets Driven by Construction Boom’.

Phl Artificial Intelligence Roadmap Underway

Artificlal Intelligence Roadmap Study Contract Signing. (L-R) Director Maria Lourdes A.  Yaptinchay of the Bureau of Trade and Industrial Policy Research, DTI-CIG Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba,  Dr. Christopher P. Monterola, and Dr. Erika Fille T. Legara.

Makati City – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sets the wheels in motion for the crafting of the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector roadmap as testament to the Philippine potential as an AI powerhouse in the ASEAN region.

No price hike for 134 Noche Buena products, 6 products have decreased prices – DTI chief

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that a total of 134 Noche Buena products have maintained its prices while six products have lower prices this 2019 compared to last year’s suggested retail price (SRP) list.

019 National Arts and Crafts Fair Receives Excellent Reviews

During the formal opening of the 2019 National Arts and Crafts Fair. (L-R): Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) deputy executive director Annray Rivera; HABI Philippine Textile Council founder and chairperson Maribel Ongpin; DTI-Trade Promotions Group undersecretary Abdulgani Macatoman; DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion director Marievic Bonoan: and When in Manila chief operations officer and NACF event ambassador Sky Gavin.

Tagged as the “Philippine Artisans Show,” the 2019 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) was held from October 24 to 27 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. The four-day event lived up to its objective to promote our rich cultural traditions and national heritage, while at the same time expanding the market presence of MSMEs engaged in the creative industries.

JCI Makati will host The Postive Impact on NATION'S Change (PINC) Youth Congress on November 12-17 at Pasay City

PINC is a weeklong wholistic outreach program for the youth of Pasay scheduled on Nov 12-17 at different venues around the city.

Made possible through the collaboration of JCI Makati with the City Government of Pasay with the help of the National Youth Commission and Arellano University...

Up for A Challenge that can Make A Difference, then Join the Hack-A-Tax

QUEZON CITY -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will formally announce on November 22 the 10 finalists for its nationwide app contest dubbed Hack-A-Tax, a hackathon to develop the best software that will make tax payments a lot easier and speedier.

Samgyupsalamat in Trinoma: Your unlimited BBQ in Quezon City

Samgyupsalamat is a restaurant chain in and around Metro Manila that serves unlimited Korean BBQ. (It’s been around since 2012 and now has over 80 branches!) and counting for more as there are under construction soon to open branches in Makati and Subic under the management of Zoomanity Eatz, the company that brought us the Japanese restaurants like Jinsei at Centurity City Mall & San Pablo City and Nanten inside Manila Polo Club.

DOST-SEI Awards 207 Scholarships Under Bangon Marawi Program Posted: 31 Oct 2019 05:20 AM PDT

207 Qualifiers of the Bangon Marawi Program on STHRD signed the Scholarship Contract as they begin their journeys as DOST Scholars to help Marawi City get back on its feet.