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Navigate Global Markets: ITC’s Free Trade Tools for Export Success

The International Trade Center (ITC) offers a free tool that would benefit all exporters. These tools are available to all users in the European Union (EU) and developing countries such as the Philippines.

Exporters can access the ITC Trade Map, Market Access Map, and other ITC market analysis online. The Trade Map is an online user-friendly application to analyze global trade flows, based on one of the largest trade flow databases in the world. It also aims to facilitate strategic market research, monitoring both national and product-specific trade performance, revealing comparative and competitive advantage, identifying the potential for market or product diversification, and designing and prioritizing trade development programs for both firms and trade support institutions.

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Driving Export Success: Nationwide Initiative for the PEDP 2023-2028

The Export Development Council (EDC) is preparing for the nationwide launch of stakeholder engagement sessions, a collaborative effort aimed at implementing the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023-2028. These sessions are not just about sharing information, but about fostering a sense of shared responsibility and involvement among stakeholders. They are designed to align efforts and promote government programs, with the active participation of key players in the sector.

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Empowering Philippine Exporters: ARISE Plus Project Unlocks EU Markets

The ARISE Plus Philippines project, funded by the European Union and led by the Department of Trade and Industry, is a vital support system for Philippine exporters. Its goal is to boost the country’s international trade performance and competitiveness, particularly in the EU market, while fostering economic integration and inclusive growth.

The project focuses on aiding various types of exporters, including MSMEs, coconut, and game development exporters. It provides them with training in export marketing, quality management, and food safety, along with assistance in accessing EU markets. This includes support for participating in trade fairs and other market linkages, both domestically and overseas.

24th May 2024

PCCI concludes the study on Identifying and Addressing PH Free Trade Agreements Utilization Gaps

On 18 April 2024, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Human Resources Development Foundation, Inc. (PCCI HRDF) wrapped up its study on Identifying and Addressing Philippine Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Utilization Gaps. They conducted a presentation and validation seminar attended by various stakeholders and government agencies, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Korea Trade Network (KTNET), among others.

24th May 2024

Driving Innovation: Highlights from the 1st TW-PH International Tech Summit

The 1st International Tech Summit between Taiwan and the Philippines, jointly hosted by IMMORTA Corporation and the Taiwan National Development Council, was recently concluded on 25 April 2024 at the Shangri-la The Fort, Manila. The event aimed to foster collaboration and innovation between the two countries.

23rd May 2024

Pioneering Progress: Insights into the Philippine Logistics Sector

The 7th Logistics Summit, held on April 26, 2024, at The Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, brought together industry leaders and professionals to explore the future trajectory of logistics in the Philippines. Hosted by the Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia (PASIA) and the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (UPC), the summit centered on the theme “Innovations and Trends in Logistics: Navigating Through the Future.”

22nd May 2024

Revitalizing Supply Chains: DTI’s Strategic Roadmap for a Thriving Philippines

Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco addressed the Logistics Summit 2024, outlining key Supply Chain and Logistics Issues in the Philippines, such as Infrastructure, Skills, Land, Sea, Air, and Digitalization. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) responded by launching initiatives to (1) Ensure accessible and affordable food, (2) Implement targeted interventions for priority industries, and (3) Foster industries meeting domestic demand.

22nd May 2024

Introducing HOFFA: Revolutionizing Freight Forwarder Accreditation

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and its partnered agencies are advocating for the establishment of a unified accreditation system for air and sea freight forwarders, known as Harmonized Online Freight Forwarding Accreditation (HOFFA).

DTI Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco mentioned that 90% of the system has already been completed, with the remaining 10% focused on tasks like data migration and aligning reports.

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Philippine exports surpassed $100 Billion in 2023

The Philippines achieved a historic milestone in 2023 as the total exports of goods and services reached USD 103.6 billion, marking a remarkable 4.8% increase from the recorded export performance of USD 98.83 billion in 2022. However, this falls short of $23.2 billion below the 2023 target outlined in the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP).

Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte of the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), concurrent Executive Director of the Export Development Council (EDC), reported that the Agriculture and Agri-Based Exports sector reached 6.6%, surpassing the 2023 target of 5.1%. Similarly, the ambitious target for the Transport Products also demonstrated significant growth, breaching 5.4% in 2023, exceeding the expected target of 4.2%.

19th April 2024

ARISE Plus Philippines spearheads AEO program optimization for Bureau of Customs readiness

ARISE Plus Philippines led the workshop on optimizing the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program for Bureau of Customs Readiness, focusing on advanced supply chain and logistics principles to raise awareness among economic operators.

The workshop comprised six sessions explaining how the AEO program can serve as a Future Game Changer, highlighting its tangible benefits to companies. Coca-Cola Beverage Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) and Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) shared their experiences with the AEO program. Topics covered included support for Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs), the use of modern technologies to bolster the AEO, the AEO Scheme for SMEs, and initiatives such as green customs and digitalization.