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PSAC linked partnership with government towards economic growth

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) linked strong partnerships with the government towards economic growth.  Mr. Sabin Aboitiz – PSAC Lead Convenor and President and CEO of Aboitiz Group, laid out the country’s economic policy directions with the government. The PSAC focuses on six sectors, mainly on 1) Digitalization, 2) Basic Infrastructure, 3) Agriculture, 4) Healthcare, 5) Tourism, and 6) Jobs. 

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ITC Synergizes with BOI and ARISE Plus Philippines to strengthen Industrial policy

The International Trade Centre (ITC), in collaborative partnership with the DTI Board of Investments (BOI) and ARISE Plus Philippines, jointly synergized a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) on ‘Innovating Industrial Policy in the Philippines. The initiative aims to explore and strengthen industrial policies as follows:

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Philippines Way Forward to Full Digitalization

Technology undeniably benefits society. Mr. Anthony Patrick Chua, Philippines Lead Staff of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC), expounded on the topic entitled “Facilitating the digital led transformation in the Philippines’ – Opportunities and Challenges” which covers the following current legislative measures benefitting the Philippines and the region: (1) Public Service Act; (2) Foreign Investment Act; (3) Retail Trade Liberalization Act; and (4) E-Commerce Roadmap.

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ARTA and 8888 CCC signs Agreement on Unresponsive Agencies

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the 8888 Citizens Complaint Center (CCC), under the auspices of the Office of the President, officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), systemizing the public feedback mechanism on stakeholders’ complaints against unresponsive agencies and authorizing the 8888 CCC to file formal complaints against said unresponsive government institutions with ARTA to ensure prompt action and resolution.

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Welcome EDC Chair, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual!

Welcome EDC Chair, Secretary Alfredo Pascual! Both the Public and Private Members of the Export Development Council (EDC), Executive Committee, as well as the Networking Committees (NCs) Chairmen, warmly welcomes the new EDC Chairman, DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual during its first meeting held last 27 January 2023 at the Board of Investments Building, Makati City.

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PH and China pact on Authorized Economic Operator Program

The Philippines and China pact on Authorized Economic Program (AEO) that offers incentives to traders who collaborate with customs administrations to improve supply chain security. The Agreement will allow both countries to have faster cargo clearance. The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for the said partnership was signed during President Marcos’ state visit to China last January 3-5, 2023. 

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DOST promotes AMCen, to capacitate PH manufacturing sector

The Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) promotes its newly launched Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) on 14 June 2021. The program aims to establish a NATIONAL CENTER of EXCELLENCE in additive manufacturing (AM):

  • To establish the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) as the premier hub for developing the next generation of manufacturing engineers 
  • To be the nation’s leading research center in 3D Printing and achieve prominent and outstanding breakthroughs in the R&D of innovative 3D printing technologies, processes and materials.
  • To enhance our capability in the design, materials development from local sources, testing and prototyping of products for additive manufacturing.
  • To foster effective collaborations among industry, government, academe to ensure the continued development of additive manufacturing potentials. 

The AMCen features seven (7) components or services, composed of Materials R&D, Prototyping and Fabrication, Collaboration & Partnership, Technical Services, Training Services, Education Formation, and Policy Standard. 

Moreover, they have two laboratories: the AMCen MATDEV Laboratory inside the DOST North Compound, initiated on 22 December 2020 and the AMCen Fabrication & Prototyping Laboratory, located at DOST South Compound established on 14 June 2021.  

The program also includes an ecosystem namely AMCen “CONNECTƎDMINDS” that seeks to build a community of professionals, practitioners, and innovation centers to enable the thriving of research and development and induce the adoption of additive manufacturing for advanced prototyping, product innovation and development.

Likewise, the members benefits from this ecosystem includes Training Programs;R&D Collaborations and Access to AMCen Services. 

The SMEs Exporters can also join in the said ecosystem as the program aims to support startup business and MSMEs for the low-to-medium volume of new and innovative products towards commercialization.

For more updates and information, visit AMCen website at https://amcen.dost.gov.ph/home JVL