DTI, DA TO PUSH STABLE RICE PRICES, HIGHER INCOME FOR FARMERS

 In efforts to stabilize market price of rice while ensuring higher income for farmers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) is collaborating with industry partners to introduce a new business model that will allow farmers to sell directly to retailers. In the discussed proposal, farmers will be linked with participating millers who will offer a fix milling rate to farmers. This concept aims to allow farmers to distribute rice to retailers, increase their profits, reduce traders in between, and ensure low rice prices for consumers. Currently, there are three (3) millers from Luzon that committed to participate in the program. In the photo (L to R): DTI Undersecretary Ruth Castelo, Secretary Ramon Lopez, Pure Rice Milling and Processing Corp. President Jojo Soliman, DA Secretary William Dar, and Undersecretary Rodolfo Vicerra.

DTI sees 80-M sales for MIMAROPA MSMEs in Agri-Trade, Tourism Fair Oct. 16-20, 2019

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hopes micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) region would generate P80 million in sales as it leads the fifth edition of the MIMAROPA Naturally Agri-Trade and Tourism Fair on October 16 to 20, 2019 at the Megatrade Halls 1 and 2, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

VM2020 CAMPAIGN LAUNCHING BY TOURISM MALAYSIA

MANILA, 9 October 2019 : Tourism Malaysia today launched its VM2020 Campaign for the Philippines market which by region, Philippines is one of the top source markets for tourists to Malaysia. VM2020 promises an abundance of excitement with a long line up of cultural themed events, family fun activities, shopping festivals and lots more.

T ourism Malaysia led a delegation of 18 Malaysian travel trade and industry players, comprising of 10 travel agents, 2 hotels, 4 product owners and 2 airlines.
The Philippines travel industry were given an update on the VM2020 campaign, and a Gala Dinner was also held at Shangri-La Makati Hotel for all participants.
To boost Philippines arrivals, Tourism Malaysia encouraged tour operators to develop and sell holiday packages to Malaysia with a focus on niche products like luxury travel, shopping, and sports tourism. A discussion was carried out with the top travel trade associations in Philippines, namely Philippines Travel Agents Association (PTAA), National Association of Independent Travel Agents (NAITAS) and The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA).

Tourism Malaysia’s promotional efforts in Philippines is expected to increase the number of Philippines tourists to Malaysia. It aims to promote greater awareness of Malaysia as an ideal holiday destination, besides fostering greater cooperation between tour operators and members of the tourism fraternity. This is in line with Malaysia’s efforts to boost arrivals from Philippines, with as many as 510,650 Philippines tourists visiting Malaysia in 2020.

Impact Hackathon Will Be Attempting To Break A Guinness World Record

Impact Hackathon is set to take place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines this October 30-31, 2019, along with more hackathon coding-teams from over 15 nationwide locations simultaneously participating in this 24-hour on-the-spot coding marathon.

Cement safeguards definitely not punitive, won’t cause shortage - DTI

MAKATI – Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez reiterated that the new safeguard duty on cement is definitely not punitive, and will not cause a shortage. The move, he says, aims to encourage local manufacturers to expand their capacities to lessen the country’s dependence on imports.

Zoomanity Group at Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3

The biggest series of any corporate forums is under Asia Leaders Forum where there’s different topics per event distributed for the whole year.

Just recently, Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3 with a focus on Food, Hospitality, Tourism and Green Infrastructure has been held at Makati Shangrila Hotel with the CEO of VI Group of Companies as one of the speakers. Architect Kaydee Marie Velasco, the young entrepreneur and awardee last year under Asia Leaders Awards discussed the need of green infrastructure for sustainable tourism.

Duterte, Manny & Cynthia Villar, Sec. Bello, Atty. Felipe Gozon, Risa Hontiveros, Mother Lily & others support #World Pandesal Day

The public is invited to 5th#WorldPandesalDay on October 16 starting 8:30 a.m. to receive 70,000 free pandesal breads, Eden cheese, Mega sardines and other food gifts at Quezon City’s pioneer, artisanal, 80-year-old Kamuning Bakery Cafe at No. 43 Judge Jimenez Street corner K-1st Street, Barangay Kamuning, Q.C.