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A beautiful Wednesday morning marked the grand opening of Cosmobeauté Philippines 2025, the country’s premier business-to-business (B2B) beauty trade show, held at the SMX Convention Center. The event welcomed a vibrant mix of exhibitors, buyers, and beauty professionals eager to discover the latest in beauty trends, technology, and local innovations. The opening ceremony was graced […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively steering the development of new mega ecozones, pharmaceutical hubs, and enhanced digital efficiency across the Philippines. These strategic initiatives, implemented through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), are designed to generate more jobs, particularly in the countryside, and to accelerate the nation’s socio-economic progress. DTI Secretary […]
The Philippine creative industries generated an impressive P1.94 trillion in value and provided 7.51 million jobs in 2024, announced Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque at the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit 2025. Roque underscored the pivotal role of the creative industries in the Philippines’ economic development and job creation. “The government aims to […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), under the Marcos administration, has successfully steered the country’s ecozone development, securing over P66 billion in new and expansion investments by May. This significant achievement, realized through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), underscores the Philippines’ continued rise as a competitive and future-ready investment destination in Asia. “The […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is closely monitoring the price and supply of basic necessities across the Philippines, especially in areas affected by recent calamities. With price freezes automatically activated in calamity-stricken areas and proactive monitoring nationwide, the DTI assures the public of its unwavering commitment to market stability. “To every Filipino affected […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively promoting the unique status of Guimaras mangoes as the first and currently the only registered Philippine product with a Geographical Indication (GI). This places Guimaras mangoes in an exclusive global category, akin to the esteemed Cognac of France, Scotch whisky from Scotland, and Parmigiano Reggiano from […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is expanding the reach of Guimaras Mangoes by collaborating with Shopee and LBC Express to enhance the online market reach of Guimaras mangoes. This initiative aims to onboard local mango sellers onto the Shopee platform. This move will streamline a reliable delivery system to empower the local farmers […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to deepen trade and investment ties with key global partners, Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque held a strategic meeting with executives of Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), the Japanese retail powerhouse behind the popular Don Quijote and Don Don Donki store chains. Held in Tokyo, […]
As part of the Philippines’ digital transformation priorities, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged with global tech leader Google to explore strategic opportunities that will enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and capability. Held on the sidelines of the APEC-MRT 2025 in Jeju, South Korea, the meeting focused on advancing data center […]
Big enterprises have a responsibility to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) move up the value chain, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. Roque emphasized this during the formal signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the DTI, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), and the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF). Through […]