March 2013 PH welcomes SG biz mission Public Consultations on 2013 IPP in 4 key cities starts Swedish business delegation to invest in manufacturing February 2013 BOI consults government, stakeholders on 2013 IPP BOI Holds ITA 2 Consultative Meeting with Stakeholders IPP Inter-Agency Consultations begin JETRO survey shows Philippines still a top investment destination JANUARY 2013 DTI sees 6.0% GDP growth for 2013 DTI continues to boost domestic investments in 2013 DECEMBER 2012 PH records all-time high influx of business missions Korean SMEs see PH as an investment destination of choice NCC: Speed up reforms to Leapfrog in Rankings DTI chief urged exporters to be creative DTI conveys PH economic resilience to visiting British firms BOI, DA set meet with poultry, hog and feeds industries NOVEMBER 2012 PH economic growth cited in Singapore’s leading newspaper P259M ship repair facility to rise in Navotas P2.4B investment in poultry projects seen to boost agri-business PH exports growth strongest among Asian neighbours DTI pushed PH trade and investment initiatives in 9th CAEXPO DTI sends business mission to Turkey OCTOBER 2012 Tuna firm expands facility in General Santos to boost exports EU GSP privilege to boost Philippine exports to EU SEPTEMBER 2012 DTI conducts seminar on WTO non-tariff measures for PH exporters PH advocates self-certification in ASEAN to help SMEs on trade agreements BOI registers P259M-cold storage facility project to support farmers in Mindoro AUGUST 2012 Philippine plastics industry looking up; new business from Japanese investors BOI organizes 2012 IPP Roadshow MAY 2012 BOI-registered sugar processing plant project to boost exports BOI approves P1.2B medical tourism project BOI-registered shipping project to boost transportation infra BOI conducts capability building training BOI approved investments reach P133.18B for April ’12 DTI to tap local investors in a national investment conference DTI sees US$85.93 million investments from inbound business missions for Q1 APRIL 2012 Trade department extends safeguard measure on imported steel angle bars Domingo pushes for ASEAN self-certification to cut red tape, support SMEs PH to realize business opportunities with Australia and New Zealand Survey says streamlined permits and licensing system boosts PH competitiveness MARCH 2012 Philippines maintains commitment to SMEs, integrated ASEAN in 20TH ASEAN Summit 4th Meeting of Sub-Committee on Improvement of Business Environment convened under PJEPA DTI calls on Korean firms to invest on priority industries Credible leadership, reforms maintain PH position for sustained, rapid inclusive growth – WTO Trade Policy Review PH Auto Parts Makers join Outbound Business Mission and Taipei AMPA Show 2012 DTI launches online business registry in Cebu BOI investment commitments from foreign investors in Feb ‘12, up 249% MANILA FAME opens with 116% increase in buyer attendance Honorary Consuls to sell the Philippines’ service industry; Highlights the Filipino’s excellence in manufacturing and innovation Robust SME growth ups competitiveness rankings of cities in the Visayas Php 60M shared services facilities program to benefit food exporters Philippines among the highest users of trade agreements in ASEAN Rubber plantation project to boost rubber as new growth industry FEBRUARY 2012 BOI-committed agriculture investment project seen to boost exports DTI global marketing teams to push for key priority sectors Philippines attracts agro-industry investment project from China BOI registers P14.89B Manila port investment project BOI investment commitments in Jan ’12 – up by 14.6% DTI conducts “Doing Business with UN” Seminar for Exporters ASEAN High-Level Task Force met on measures to step up economic integration DTI unveils the “Global Marketing and Intelligence System” Secretary Domingo seeks foreign firms’ support to achieve economic growth JANUARY 2012 DTI continues dialogues with experts, industry stakeholders for roadmap development DTI maintains 2012 exports target DTI to boost exports and investments this 2012 thru new strategic initiatives Exporters urged to be more competitive, face global challenges Trade Fair showcases entrepreneurship and tourism from Ilocos Sur BOI registers P368.9B investments - up by 35% SEPTEMBER 2011 China visit brings in US$1.28B worth of New Investments