Fostering Economic Growth: ARTA’s Drive for Efficient Partnerships and Investment Opportunities

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) recently conducted an Economic and Ease of Doing Business briefing to strengthen strategic investment and promote economic opportunities. The event featured Secretary Frederick D. Go, the newly appointed Special Assistant to the President (SAPIEA) for Investment and Economic Affairs.

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NEW 2023 highlights “Agile Philippines: Empowering Exporters towards Global Excellence”

The Department of Trade Industry – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), in collaboration with the Export Development Council (EDC) and the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PHILEXPORT), altogether led the celebration of the 26th edition of the National Exporters’ Week 2023, with the theme, “Agile Philippines: Empowering Exporters towards Global Excellence.” This year’s theme highlights the importance of developing and capacitating exporters to be agile and resilient amidst a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world so that our exporters and our export industry can achieve global excellence and recognition.

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DOF underscores PH Economic Performance with 5.9% growth in Q3 of 2023

The Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno underscored the sustained recovery and progress of the Philippine economy at the Pilipinas Conference 2023, hosted by the Stratbase ADR Institute, with the theme, “The Path Towards Economic Security: Turning Global Risks into Opportunities.”

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DTI-EMB conducts UE on “Understanding the EO 1016” for seamless governance

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In the last Usapang Export (UE) for 2023, Mr. Franclem Peña, Export Counsellor of DTI – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), presented for a better understanding of the Overview and Highlights of EO 1016 and the Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) and its Process: Validation of Trade Regulatory Government Agencies (TRGA’s) Regulations. He also underscores Presidential Decree No. 930, signed on 13 May 1976, on the “Simplifying Export Procedures and Documentation by Realigning Functions of Certain Government Offices/Agencies involved in Processing Export Documents, by Authorizing the Issuance of Periodic Clearances, by the Adoption of Standardized Export Documents, and for Other Purposes.” 

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Empowering Women Across Borders

To empower women across borders” was the common objective during the meeting hosted by Alyansa Agrikultura on 11 December 2023, which involves the Women’s Business Council Philippines, Inc (WBC) seeking support for the Pambansang Koalisyon ng Kababaihan sa Kanayunan (PKKK) (also known as the National Rural Women’s Coalition).“T

WBC Philippines, comprised of leading women business leaders and entrepreneurs, supported the PKKK, a coalition of 426 organizations in 42 provinces.

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PHILEXPORT urges government to increase budget for export to achieve PEDP 2023-2028 goals

Mr. Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis Jr., EDC Vice Chair and PHILEXPORT President mentioned in an interview that the country’s export target is currently falling short of this year’s target, which is only about to reach $115B. External factors, such as issues related to the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas war, have contributed to this gap.

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COMELEC, CBFSC, and ARTA ink MOU on streamlined procedures for issuance of CA-TT during Election Gun Ban period

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns (CBFSC), and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) formally ink the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) simplifying and harmonizing the procedures related to Gun Ban policy issuances, including the  Certificate of Authority to Transport (CA-TT) and improved online payment processes.

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DTI signs MOU supporting the MSME Halal Industry Development

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DK P.O. Fulfillment Company Inc. (DKPOFCI) to assist the local Halal Industry, specifically the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country for non-interest-based financing opportunities for MSMEs on 16 October 2023 at Kingsford Hotel, Parañaque, Manila.

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ARISE Plus Philippines presents EU Market Guide Book for Export opportunities

The ARISE Plus Philippines developed a business guide on exporting to the European Union (EU) Market to provide information on (1) opportunities available for businesses in the Philippines to access the EU market, including the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) and on the (2) key technical and regulatory requirements to comply with to export from the PH and place products in the EU market.

Business Guide has two (2) types: the General Guide, which provides an overview of PH export to the EU, detailed technical requirements on labeling, packaging, quality, and standard requirements in the EU market, and guidance on determining the applicability of the EU GSP + scheme to the exporters’ products. And the Sector-Specific Guide includes the detailed elements of a specific sector: Agricultural products, Food products, Textiles and Garments, Electrical Products and Electronics, Machinery, and Equipment.

The sectors were identified based on the export priorities for the Philippines, export potential, and their inclusion in the EU GSP+ scheme.

These Guides were presented at the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau’s (DTI-EMB) Usapang Exports entitled “Exporting Agri-Products to EU Market: Opportunities & Requirements.”

DTI-EMB partnered with the International Trade Center (ITC) to help boost the competitiveness of the Philippine domestic manufacturers as well as the existing and aspiring exporters in the EU market. The Bureau recognized that, to date, the EU remains the Philippines’ largest exporting market.

For more details, visit the Arise Plus Philippines Facebook page and Tradelines Philippines. PKC