00:00News from PNA. The Department of Trade and Industry, DTI, is ready to help the local businesses affected by Hurricane Christine.
00:10This is in accordance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marquez, Jr. to give more support to micro, small, and medium enterprises or MSMEs.
00:21According to DTI Acting Secretary Cristina Roque, they will continue to provide assistance to private sectors and other agencies to address the needs of affected businesses.
00:33Among their primary assistance will be financial aid and advisory services.
00:39Meanwhile, the price freeze for essential goods in areas under state of calamity will remain.
00:47In accordance with the directive, the Department of Trade and Industry is asking all affected businesses to contact DTI regional offices for immediate assistance.
