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 

Amid worries that the current crisis at the San Juanico Bridge may drive up prices of basic goods and commodities in Eastern Visayas, the local government of Borongan City, Eastern Samar will form a task force with members from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Borongan Chamber of Commerce and Industry to address its potential impacts.

Borongan sets up task force amid San Juanico fiasco

The First Biliran Business and Franchise Expo, held from March 14 to 16, attracted a significant number of potential investors interested in exploring business opportunities in the province.

Biliran holds 1st Franchise Expo

"Sari-sari stores" have been recognized as a vital backbone of the Philippine economy and society.

DTI bats for digitalization of sari-sari stores

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

Simula noong pandemiya ng Covid-19, umusbong ang isang bagong sektor ng ekonomiya sa lalawigan ng Laguna: ang mga "online seller" na sa social media o online stores nagbebenta ng kanilang mga produkto dahil na rin sa mga restrictions na dulot ng pandemiya.

Online sellers, hinikayat na magparehistro

The four-day Bahandi Women’s Trade Fair, initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office in Eastern Visayas (DTI-8), has generated a total sale of P3.064 million (cash and booked sale), exceeding its target of P2.5 million. 

Bahandi trade fair generates over P3M in sales 

Local government units (LGUs) should lead the way in promoting their own town or city's products and services.

LGUs urged to 'buy local'

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

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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