IKOT.PH
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque led the opening of the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair, a premier showcase of 300 homegrown enterprises championing sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and community-driven entrepreneurship. The five-day fair, held in time for National MSME Month, sought to strengthen the micro, small, and medium […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has reinforced the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) “No Take” policy, which strictly prohibits bribery and unlawful monetary transactions, as part of the BOC’s anti-corruption efforts. Nepomuceno also issued a firm public warning that corruption will not be tolerated, whether committed by Customs personnel or by stakeholders. This policy is non-negotiable and will […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has relieved nine Customs personnel linked to a reported extortion incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and has implemented a 24-hour complaint reporting policy to ensure immediate action on personnel misconduct. The incident, which occurred in June 2025, is now the subject of a full-blown investigation […]
Amid the onslaught of tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, Emong, as well as the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) intensified monitoring efforts to ensure that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities remain unchanged and that supply is sufficient in several areas placed under a state of calamity. The DTI’s […]
Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) confirmed that its P3.72 billion Luzon Distribution Terminal in Calaca, Batangas, will be completed by the second quarter of 2026. This also reinforces its solid commitment to the Philippine market. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the long-term investment in the country, which is poised to meet the […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify border security and prevent the entry of illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted several inbound parcels containing vape […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) trained hundreds of entrepreneurs in high-growth areas in artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce during the inaugural leg of its MSME Bayanihan Caravan 2025. The two-day event, held at the Philippine Trade Training Center–Global MSME Academy (PTTC-GMEA), was a key initiative of the National MSME Week celebration. The caravan […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno is advancing significant reforms at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) by extending the validity of importer accreditation to three years. This proactive measure, in direct response to stakeholder sentiments and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to improve ease of doing business, updates Customs Administrative Order No. 07-2022. This amendment extends the accreditation […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan-based Rinna Co. Ltd. to launch the agency’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant, a move aimed at making government services faster and more accessible. Project TRINA, which stands for Trade and Industry Assistant, will feature a 24/7 conversational AI avatar on […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its financing arm Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), has approved P4.22 million in loans for 24 women-owned businesses under the recently launched Women’s Enterprise Fund (WEF). This first wave of approvals came ahead of the formal awarding for the initial loan disbursement to ten pioneering women-led enterprises. The […]