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In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) remain low and affordable during the upcoming holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted price monitoring rounds in Taguig City. The move also coincides with the celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month. […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implemented a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities across the entire province of Cebu in the aftermath of the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake. The enforcement is aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully mobilize all government efforts for the relief and rescue of affected residents. Currently, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ensured that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storms (STS) Nando and Opong remained stable with sufficient supply. Based on the latest situational report, the DTI Regional Operations Group confirmed stable supply in affected regions, noting no reports of delivery […]
Nambu Co., Ltd., a Japanese wellness company, a recognized leader in senior care and assisted-living services in Japan, has committed to investing P4 billion to develop a network of 10 Japanese-style retirement and wellness centers across the Philippines. The project, supported by the CREATE MORE Act, aims to train Filipino caregivers to meet Japanese standards. […]
Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque announced that the Philippines has secured ₱51 billion in new investments and project expansions from three Japanese conglomerates in consumer services, property development, advanced industries, and clean energy, along with a new investor in the leisure and entertainment sector. The announcement was made during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched the Turismo Asenso Loan Program (TALP), a financing initiative that will help tourism micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand their operations and generate more jobs across tourism-linked industries nationwide. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial awarding […]
Expect more Filipino-Indian business ventures with the renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines Inc. (FICCI PH). Signed at the Taj Mahal Hotel during the recent State Visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the MOU […]
The Department of Trade and Industry, through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), sealed a partnership with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Phils.) to establish the country’s first Pharma Innovation Hub, a flagship project aimed at boosting healthcare innovation and expanding access to affordable medicines in the Philippines. Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque, who also chairs the […]
The Philippines and India strengthened their economic ties as 18 business agreements were ceremonially presented during the recent Philippines-India Business Forum at the Taj West End, Bangalore. The forum, spearheaded by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque and co-organized with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), aimed to […]
Philippine merchandise exports rose by 26.1% in June 2025, reaching $7.02 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This is the second-highest year-on-year growth in the past two years, following the 28.2% expansion in April 2024. A robust global appetite for key Philippine export products fueled the strong performance, with significant contributions from mineral […]