The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is aiming to launch a digital platform by mid-next year to help exporters determine if their products meet the rules of origin (ROO) requirements under various free trade agreements (FTAs) and the generalized system of preferences (GSP).
DICT secretary Ivan Uy emphasized the urgency for the initiative, as he noted that more than 12,000 complaints related to online transactions were reported in 2022 alone.
The agencies signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) designed to create awareness and interest among the youth about the industrial sector, particularly in the IT industry.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Fred Pascual signed on Friday, July 20, an order suspending the online sale of vapor products on marketplaces, effective immediately.
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has committed to working with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in implementing the National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 to strengthen the government's capacity for sustainable digital transformation.
The updated AI roadmap incorporates recent technological advancements, including Generative AI. The launch also marks the establishment of the first AI hub in the Philippines.
Among the confiscated brands were 2,428 units of RELX worth P534,190, and 158 units of Waka by RELX worth P35,440. In March 2024, the DTI suspended the sale and distribution of the vape brand Flava due to repeated violations of RA 11900.
The IRR outlines the essential procedures and guidelines for effective interagency collaboration, while also clearly defining the obligations and liabilities for digital platforms, e-marketplaces, e-retailers, online merchants, and online consumers.
