Standardization as a Pillar of the National Quality Infrastructure Export Development Council (EDC) posted February 16, 2016 The establishment of a National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) is one of the strategies under the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2015-2017. ?NQI focuses on Standardization, Metrology Testing, Certification and Accreditation as a...

Exports Back on Growth Track in 2016 Manila Bulletin posted February 16, 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the country?s exports are expected to get back on the growth path in 2016 after a slight recovery in December. ?We expect merchandise exports to get back on...

CMTA Approved at BICAM Export Development Council posted 16 February 2016 The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has been approved in the Bicameral Conference after both Houses have reconciled the Senate and House Bills of the CMTA. The bill now awaits the signature of President Benigno S. Aquino...

PNP Extends Moratorium on Regulated Chemicals Export Development Council posted 16 February 2016 The Philippine National Police (PNP) extends the moratorium on the license and permit to import, handle and transport requirements for certain regulated chemicals until 30 April 2016.

DTI urges local manufacturers to improve quality of goods, explore export marketsEMB-KPDposted February 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged local manufacturers to further improve the quality of goods they produce in order to tap opportunities in the export markets.