Trade Secretary Says “Secret Parties”, Not Reopening Economy Spiked COVID Cases SECRET PARTIES – The Philippines was recently hit with a large surge in COVID-19 cases, but reopening of the economy was not to blame says Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez. For him, the reason why there was a sudden surge was due to “secret parties” … Read more
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez Tests Positive for COVID-19 Again Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that he tested positive for coronavirus disease again 3 months after he first caught the illness. On Thursday morning (March 18, 2021), Ramon Lopez announced that he tested positive again for COVID-19. He was asymptomatic and hoping that it was a false positive and … Read more
No price hike in some Noche Buena products The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that there will be no price hike in some Noche Buena products. Filipinos are among the most excited people when the holiday season comes. As they say, Pinoys are starting the festivity early because as early as September, many … Read more
DTI Appealed to LGUs to Start Curfew at Midnight to Help Restaurants Amid Quarantine Department of Trade and Industry DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez appealed to local government units LGUs to start the curfew hours at midnight. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez encourages LGUs that implementing a curfew in their areas during the community quarantine to start … Read more
DTI Says Senior Citizens Allowed To Buy Essential Items Amid Quarantine SENIOR CITIZENS – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said senior citizens are allowed to buy essential items amid quarantine. Older adults and people who have a serious underlying condition are at high risk for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Inter-Agency … Read more
Government Won’t Shoulder COVID-19 Mass Testing Of Private Sector Employees – DTI GOVERNMENT – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the government won’t shoulder the mass testing of private-sector employees who will report back to work. Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extended the “enhanced community quarantine” in high-risk areas until May 15. ECQ … Read more
PH has Enough Food Supply Amid Extended ECQ – DTI Chief DTI CHIEF – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the country has enough food supply amid extended “enhanced community quarantine.” Most of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were recorded in Luzon. the Department of Health (DOH) said there are … Read more
Alcohol Supply Will be ‘Normalize’ Soon as Manufacturers will Produce 24/7 Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez urges manufacturers to produce alcohol 24/7 to normalize the supplies in every store as demand surge due to COVID-19. Based on the report of ABS-CBN News, the supply of alcohol in stores can be ‘normalized’ once manufacturers continue to produce … Read more
Cabinet Official And Trade Chief Says Philippines A Possible Major Player In Artificial Intelligence Jobs PHILIPPINES – The Philippines can be a potential major player in making use of artificial intelligence, says Cabinet official and Trade secretary Ramon Lopez. According to an article in ABS-CBN News, the Cabinet official and also Trade and Industry secretary … Read more
Mindanao’s Golden Valley Nets P1.2 Billion From Local, Foreign Investors MINDANAO – The Mindanao’s Golden Valley netted P1.2 billion investments from local and foreign investors. The Philippines is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. It can offer endless adventure and tranquility to tourists. Lots of foreigners have already settled in the … Read more