THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) launched the Philippine Export Guidebook (PEG) special edition for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), during the National Export Congress held on December 7 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
Printed copies of the guidebook will be provided to all 1000 plus Negosyo Centers nationwide, partner commodity agencies and government agencies that regulate export and exporters organizations, among others.
Present during the ceremonial turnover of the PEG 2018 for the Negosyo Centers, were Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado of the Trade and Investments Promotions Group, Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya of the Regional Operations Group, and Director Emma C. Asusano, program manager of the Negosyo Center Program Management Unit. The DTI-EMB was represented by Director Senen M. Perlada and Assistant Directors Agnes Perpetua R. Legaspi and Anthony B. Rivera.
The PEG 2018 is a simplified and updated reference on export business. It covers business basics from setting up companies to actual exporting. It contained export-related law and issuances, as well as procedures, documentation requirements and processes of government agencies regulating export.
In 2015 the DTI-EMB launched the first-ever PEG, a general guide on exporting from the Philippines. This year, in support to the government’s commitment of helping MSMEs, the PEG was updated and rewritten for members of said sector, which are currently into export business and to all those that may be interested to venture into exporting.
The public can also access and download an electronic copy of the Philippine Export Guidebook (PEG) 2018 edition at www.dti.gov.ph and www.tradelinephilippines.dti.gov.ph, an interactive online platform for exporters and foreign buyers alike.