DTI conducts info session on e-commerce road map Business Mirror October 26, 2016 THE Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) recently conducted an information session on the 2016-2020 E-commerce Road map and global practices of e-commerce at the DTI International Building in Makati City. The activity...

Education beyond borders for global competitiveness Business Mirror October 26, 2016 “EDUCATION Beyond Borders for Global Competitiveness” was the theme of the sixth National Education Forum (NEF).  It is very timely as the 21st century presents unparalleled risks, as well as opportunities for the whole world and the societies...

PHL halal-certified producers bet on global market potential Business Mirror October 19, 2016 To meet the rising demand from the country and abroad, a fast-growing number of Philippine companies seek the halal certification of their products from local certifying bodies recognized internationally. Halal means the product does not contain...

Electronics top exports in August Business Mirror October 19, 2016 ELECTRONIC products remained the country’s top exports as the sector grew by 11.6 percent, from $2.359 billion in August 2015 to $2.633 billion, accounting for 53.7 percent of the total export revenues in August 2016, the most recent export...

Trade chief: Tourism helps MSMEs grow Business Mirror October 19, 2016 PASAY CITY—Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez expressed strong support for the development of the Philippine tourism industry during the 42nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo on October 13. “We would like to push for tourism because it is...