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Salons may reopen soon, but health measures must be in place
Barbershop and salon employees show that they can safely cut hair by wearing protective wear. The government, however, is still assessing the risks.
Filipinos' mall culture under threat due to coronavirus lockdowns
Loitering in malls will be prohibited under general community quarantine – a major adjustment for mall-loving Filipinos
Over half of MSMEs stopped operations due to coronavirus lockdown
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says almost 53% or about 525,000 out of the total 998,342 MSMEs in the country bear the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic
‘How can the couple kiss?’ Gov’t says postpone weddings during virus lockdown
‘What is one month’s postponement for love?’ asks Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles
'Mahusay!': Duterte impressed by Mark Villar, Tugade, Lopez
President Rodrigo Duterte gives 3 Cabinet members a thumbs up for their performance
Lufthansa Technik expansion brings PH closer to becoming regional aerospace hub – DTI
The $40-million expansion project of Lufthansa Technik Philippines in Villamor Air Base is expected to create 300 new jobs
DTI urges South Korean firms to import more Philippine goods
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez hopes more Philippine agricultural products will be exported to South Korea following the buying mission of the Korea Importers Association
DTI orders businesses to put English, Filipino translations on materials
This order comes after the Department of Trade and Industry inspected a food park in Las Piñas City which allegedly only catered to Chinese nationals
ASEAN economies affected by US-China trade war – Lopez
'ASEAN should be prepared and have better trading performance with other countries not involved in the US-China trade issue,' says Philippine trade chief Ramon Lopez
PH-China sea row not affecting fisheries sector – DTI chief
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez also says there's no need to raise the Recto Bank incident during the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok where country leaders are expected to discuss a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
Huge number of OFWs in Dubai 'big factor' in Duterte’s decision to join Expo 2020 – DTI
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says EXPO 2020 Dubai will be one of the biggest events that the Department of Trade and Industry, together with other agencies that form part of the Philippine Organizing Committee, will participate in
Philippines secures $1.24 billion in investment pledges from Japan
Japan, being one of the Philippines' strongest trade partners, would help generate 16,000 jobs if these investments push through
Duterte to skip APEC events due to 'urgent domestic developments'
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez will attend the November 18 events in the President's place.
ASEAN trade leaders sign pact to grow e-commerce
The 10 Southeast Asian nations agree to work together to make online shopping and other electronic transactions safer and more efficient
CA leaves it to Ombudsman to resolve P125-M PCG funds mess
The Court of Appeals 'warns' Coast Guard officers 'not to abuse the court process'
Duterte wants ex-military to head anti-red tape agency
For the new Anti-Red Tape Agency to 'have more teeth,' Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says President Rodrigo Duterte wants a former military general to lead the office
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DTI's Lopez, Hyundai face plunder, estafa complaint
(UPDATED) The Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption accuses Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez of favoring Hyundai, which the group claims should not have been given P1.1 billion in tax exemptions
Gov't turns over 500 houses to Marawi residents
Officials also report on the ongoing efforts to bring back livelihood and jobs in Marawi City
Lopez optimistic PH will keep EU-GSP+ preferential status
The European Union will assess whether or not to continue giving the Philippines privileges under the GSP+ program which allows a country's products to be exported to the EU duty-free
Behind the scenes, PH scrambles to mend EU ties
A European official sees the appointment of Edgardo Angara as special envoy as 'a positive sign' to 'control the damage' done by President Rodrigo Duterte
Trade tops agenda of ASEAN ministers' meetings
The 10 member states of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has set a 3-point agenda on the 1st day of the Manila summit on Sunday, November 12
Politics and trade do not mix, Lopez tells EU businessmen
'What we are just emphasizing is the importance of mutual respect for sovereignty,' Lopez says
PH aims to be among top 20 most competitive countries by 2020
The Philippines currently ranks 99th out of 190 countries in terms of ease of doing business according to the World Bank Group s International Finance Corporation
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House to meet with Cabinet over Mindanao martial law on May 31
Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas says the briefing will be open to the public unless the officials request for a closed door session
PH, Russia sign defense agreement, 9 other deals
The two countries sign a total of 10 deals including a defense agreement deal to share intelligence and share knowledge on the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes
Trade, tourism chiefs downplay impact of martial law in Mindanao
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says the isolated incident that prompted the declaration of martial law in Mindanao will not counter the country s growth momentum
ASEAN ministers to raise flag vs protectionism
Yes [we are] against protectionism Any move to reverse the track towards globalization it will be hard Integration should push through so trading as well as flow of goods and services will be easier Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says
Duterte's Middle East trip to 'create 62,000 jobs'
Call it Dutertenomics Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says at the end of President Rodrigo Duterte s trip to the Middle East
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PH trade is up and looking bright despite headlines – DTI
Department of Trade and Industry head Ramon Lopez talks to Rappler about the surge in foreign investments new doors in China and how government is dealing with negative perception
Rappler Talk: DTI's Ramon Lopez on trade in the time of Duterte
Trade secretary Ramon Lopez talks about how the government plans to empower micro small medium enterprises
DTI backs proposal to raise car taxes
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says the luxury car segment will not die if the proposal to impose higher excise tax on new vehicles is approved
Cabinet officials back Duterte's tax reform plan
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says however his department is coordinating with the DOF to fine tune the excise tax brackets being proposed for vehicles
CA confirms Manny Piñol, Ramon Lopez
Members of the Commission on Appointments laud both Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol and Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez saying they are highly qualified for their posts
Duterte calls on ASEAN to help small businesses, empower women
The President invites entrepreneurs businessmen and investors to attend 9 business related fora to be held in the Philippines this year as part of ASEAN 2017
DTI chief Lopez: Trump's reforms align with Duterte's
In an early session at the World Economic Forum 2017 DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez says he has observed that the US new economic priorities are aligned with Duterte s thrust to spur economic growth
Top businessmen pledge support for Sulu's economic revival
Tycoons like Manny V Pangilinan Ramon Ang and Lucio Tan declare their support for the Duterte administration s bid to unleash the economic potential of violence stricken Sulu
Bong Go 'beats up' Pacquiao, Trade chief Lopez
The man closest to President Duterte shows his funny side in a video he posts on Facebook featuring boxing champ Senator Manny Pacquiao and Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez
DTI seeks to stop '5-6' lending
Starting 2017 the government will set aside P1 billion for lending to micro and small enterprises
Malaysian investors eye more palm oil plantations in PH
Malaysian businessmen want to develop 300 000 hectares of land in the Philippines into palm oil plantations a wish expressed during President Duterte s visit to Malaysia
No economic loss in Duterte’s 'separation' from US – trade chief
Realistically you can’t stop transactions between the US and Philippines We have many investments with us from the US We export we import says Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez
Duterte bringing home $24B worth of deals from China
UPDATED Of the total 15 billion accounts for company to company deals while 9 billion accounts for loans to be made available by private banks says Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez
LIVE: President Duterte's official visit to Vietnam
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Duterte off to Vietnam this week for working visit
Communications Secretary Marin Andanar says DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez is set to join President Rodrigo Duterte during the trip and will also meet with Filipinos there
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Duterte gov't assures PH economic policies 'predictable'
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says despite Duterte s unpredictability the country s economic policy is to protect foreign investments and comply with trade agreements
DTI chief wants prepaid load expiry date removed
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez says there s no reason for prepaid load to expire
