Strong Domestic Demand Boosts Imports in March 2016 National Economic and Development Authority May 25, 2016 Continued demand for capital and consumer goods drove imports growth of 11.7 percent in March 2016, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that imports reached...

Government to converge programs aligned to PEDP 2015-2017 Export Development Council (EDC) May 20, 2016 Government agencies submitted to the Export Development Council their respective programs, activities and projects (PAPs) aligned to the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2015-2017. This is in compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 91 issued...

CMTA awaiting President’s Signature Export Development Council (EDC) May 20, 2016 The Bureau of Customs and other stakeholders will soon have an enabling domestic legislation to be compliant with the Revised Kyoto Convention as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has been transmitted to the Office of the...

EDC recommends legislative priorities to 17th Congress Export Development Council (EDC) May 20, 2016 The Export Development Council (EDC) through its Networking Committee on Legislative Advocacy and Monitoring (NCLAM) has prioritized the export sector?s legislative agenda for the 17th Congress to have a more competitive export industry.?

Innovate: The Challenge to Exporters Export Development Council (EDC) May 20, 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry encourages exporters to innovate on products, processes and marketing approach to enhance domestic production and be more competitive.?