The Department of Transportation (DOTr), under their DO 2020-007, requires domestic shipping lines to provide cargo space allocation not less than 12% of their vessel’s cargo capacity per voyage for agricultural and food products.
Continue reading “DOTr requires domestic shipping lines to provide cargo space allocation for agricultural and food products “Exporters’ business continuity amid COVID-19 pandemic: Philippine Economic Stimulus Act of 2020
The consolidated Philippine Economic Stimulus Act (PESA) House Bill 6815, also known as the Accelerated Recovery and Investments Stimulus for the Economy of the Philippines (ARISE Philippines Act), Continue reading “Exporters’ business continuity amid COVID-19 pandemic: Philippine Economic Stimulus Act of 2020”
EDC re-grants accreditation of PHILEXPORT as the dominant export organization
The Export Development Council (EDC) re-grants Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc.’s (PHILEXPORT) accreditation as the dominant umbrella organization of Philippine exporters Continue reading “EDC re-grants accreditation of PHILEXPORT as the dominant export organization”
FDA implements issuance of e-LTO
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) implements the issuance of electronic License to Operate (e-LTO) to streamline and improve government services through eServices Portal. Continue reading “FDA implements issuance of e-LTO “
NEDA-RESPOND launch SCAn initiatives
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the University of the Philippines Public Administration Research and Extension Services Foundation Inc., Regulatory Reform Support Program for National Development (UPPAF-RESPOND) Continue reading “NEDA-RESPOND launch SCAn initiatives “
SB Corp INKS MOA for exporters relief fund under CAREs program
The Small Business Corporation’s (SBCorp) CAREs (COVID-19 Assistance to Restart Enterprises) Program is part of the government’s economic relief program for micro and small enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “SB Corp INKS MOA for exporters relief fund under CAREs program”
DOLE’s CAMP initiative to address gaps for affected workers during the pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic become a hindrance to workers to sustain their everyday living, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) highlighted the implementation of its COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) to address gaps for the affected workers. Continue reading “DOLE’s CAMP initiative to address gaps for affected workers during the pandemic”
TESDA gears up to adapt the “New Normal”
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) gears up to adapt the “new normal” after the COVID-19 pandemic through its “OPLAN TESDA ABOT LAHAT – TVET towards the New Normal” Operational Plan. In continuous support to the Philippine Export Development Plan 2018-2022, Continue reading “TESDA gears up to adapt the “New Normal””
DOST’s support to MSMEs amid the global health crisis
Amid the global health crisis brought by the COVID-19, the Philippine Government agencies continue to support the export industry as they continue to implement their existing programs in assistance for the Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Continue reading “DOST’s support to MSMEs amid the global health crisis”
Government lending arm to set aside P1.5 billion fund for MSMEs affected by COVID- 19
Due to the continuing rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases and the scarcity of medical devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its lending arm- the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) felt the need to augment the critical supply gap and significantly reduce the risks and serious threat posed by COVID-19 to the health and safety Continue reading “Government lending arm to set aside P1.5 billion fund for MSMEs affected by COVID- 19 “