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Published July 7, 2021, 12:31 PM
A total of 352 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) products under the Go Lokal! program have been mainstreamed and graduated as regular suppliers to 20 big retailers in the country.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said at the virtual launch of Go Lokal! of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI), which provides selected products free retail space in two of their Metro Supermarkets outlets.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez (File photo / MANILA BULLETIN)
According to Lopez, a total of 20 big retailers have joined the program providing free space to MSME products in 144 stores or malls nationwide. So far, 788 MSMEs have participated in the Go Lokal! Program since its inception in 2016.
MAKATI, March 3 — Fresh off a 25-month high in January, the Philippine manufacturing sector output remained steady in February, according to a survey conducted by IHS Markit.The Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for the country sustained its figure at 52.5, still above the benchmark of.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez expressed confidence of strong rebound in the country’s manufacturing output in the coming months.
Lopez said following a sustained growth in the Philippine manufacturing out in February, according to a survey conducted by IHS Markit.
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Published February 2, 2021, 5:00 AM
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said the latest manufacturing index bodes well for the economy as he cited efforts in the cold chain and copper industries development as crucial pillars that will strengthen the country’s supply value chain.
The Philippine Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to 52.5 in January from 49.2 the previous month, above the 50.0 neutral mark separating expansion from contraction. January PMI data is the highest in 25 months, even prior to the pandemic, signaling improving manufacturing conditions and indicating the start of recovery of the sector.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez. (ALFRED FRIAS/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO FILE PHOTO)