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The DTI, under Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, expressed full support for SpaceX's establishment in the Philippines. The agency worked with SpaceX to utilize reforms like the Public Service Act, which allowed SpaceX to register as a 100% foreign-owned business. The DTI aimed to accelerate its launch before the end of President Duterte's term, facilitating the process for Starlink to become the first SpaceX branch in Southeast Asia.

The DTI agreed with PEZA's interpretation that allowed a 70% on-site and 30% work-from-home (WFH) hybrid setup for registered business enterprises until September 12, 2022. Secretary Ramon Lopez stated that firms adhering to this 70-30 ratio could continue to enjoy incentives, though he noted the Bureau of Internal Revenue could question if incentives should apply only to revenues from the on-site work portion.

The DTI's Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) reminded e-commerce platforms to only sell products that have the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker. This applies to 87 mandatory products like appliances, lighting devices, steel, and automotive parts. The DTI warned that failure to comply could lead to legal action against sellers and platforms.