Local cement producers cry foul

As local cement manufacturers are complaining that utilization of cement plants have been low, with some plants being forced to shut down, because of slow demand which is being filled by surging cement imports, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is now conducting what it calls preliminary safeguard investigation of cement coming from various countries.

Cement imports surge 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved proposals from three local government units (LGUs) in the province of Laguna for the "Lunsod Lunsad Project" at the 2024 Lunsod LUnsad Ceremonial Awarding at the Philippines Trade Training Center in Pasay City.

3 Laguna LGUs secure grant for DTI's 'Lunsod Lunsad'

Amid potential price spikes caused by the El Niño phenomenon, manufacturers and retailers are considering a voluntary price freeze on essential goods, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed.


Voluntary prize freeze?

MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual is optimistic that the negotiations for the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA) could be fast-tracked given the speed of the previous trade deal of the country with European countries.

DTI chief: PH-EU FTA negotiations could be fast-tracked

Cement importers have refuted claims of a significant increase in cement imports, warning that further restrictions on imports could lead to higher prices for this essential construction material.

Importers deny surge in cement imports

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law the “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act,” which aims to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the Philippines as part of the administration’s efforts to promote rural development and increase rural income.

Marcos signs PH Salt Industry Dev’t Act 

Thanks to the support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the city government of San Pedro City, Laguna under Mayor Art Mercado is now pushing for inclusive and sustainable livelihood in the city.

DTI supports San Pedro LGU’s ‘Retaso: Piece of a Dream’ program

To ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the delivery of services in the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) following the recent resignation of its head  Alfredo Pascual, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. has named Undersecretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as acting DTI chief.

DTI Usec named to replace Pascual

Cabinet official to return to private sector

Confirming earlier reports (including those in this paper), Malacañang this morning said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual.

Pascual quits DTI

Catbalogan City, Samar – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Samar Field Office has assured consumers that there will be no significant price increases for Noche Buena items as Christmas and New Year approaches. This was confirmed by Vicente Candido, Consumer Protection Division Chief of DTI Samar, during an exclusive interview with OpinYon.

DTI Samar Assures Stable Prices for Noche Buena Items

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