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MANILA IS DTI’S 2ND MOST COMPETITIVE CITY IN PH

The City of Manila has once again proven its excellence, bagging multiple awards at the 2024 Department of Trade and Industry’s Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) awarding ceremony recently.  Manila Vice-Mayor Yul Servo Nieto and Project Development Officer Aimee Sarmiento proudly received the awards on behalf of the city. Under the Highly Urbanized Cities […]

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NCR PRICE FREEZE EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER – DTI

As the national government intensifies its market monitoring efforts in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the local government of Makati City conducted a special joint price and supply monitoring on basic necessities and prime commodities at the Guadalupe Market recently. The activity aims to ensure that […]

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DEPED, DTI PARTNER FOR SHS DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING

Senior High School learners are set to gain a competitive edge in the booming e-commerce industry as the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Thames International signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to equip students with essential industry skills. Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership since […]

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‘TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN’ OPENS IN 4TH-6TH CLASS TOWNS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), launched a nationwide initiative called “Timbangan ng Bayan” through a memorandum of understanding signed a day before Trade Secretary Fred Pascual stepped down from […]

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DTI: 60-DAY PRICE FREEZE IN NCR, 6 PROVINCES

Due to the damages caused by Super Typhoon Carina, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has automatically imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities.  This measure seeks to protect consumers from price gouging and ensure access to essential goods at reasonable prices during this crisis. “The DTI is fully committed to safeguarding the […]

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DTI HOLDS HOLDS 1ST TRADEMARK CONFERENCE

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the crucial role of trademarks in fostering the growth and competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first Philippine Trademark Conference 2024. “Trademarks are more than just symbols of brand identity. They represent the integrity, quality, and reputation of businesses,” Pascual said. “Trademarks […]

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PRICE FREEZE IN NCR AMID STATE OF CALAMITY — DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in the National Capital Region (NCR) following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The price freeze, effective immediately, aims to protect consumers […]

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PACUAL LEADS DTI’S 43RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Secretary Fred Pascual led the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 43rd anniversary celebration themed “43 Best Years of BLISS: Boundless Legacy of Integrity, Service, and Synergy.” Pascual highlighted the DTI’s unwavering commitment to ethical practices, exceptional service, and collaborative partnerships as the driving forces behind its achievements. “Ang ating dedikasyon sa etikal na gawain, […]

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DTI PUSHES ‘TATAK PINOY ACT’ TO REVIVE PH ECONOMY

“The Tatak Pinoy Act envisions extending the sterling Filipino reputation to locally-made products and services. Our objective is to ensure that products bearing the label ‘Made in the Philippines’ stand as symbols of quality, innovation, and sustainability,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual at the Tatak Pinoy Act Forum recently. Themed “Tatak Pinoy […]

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PASCUAL TO MSMES: EMBRACE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to embrace digital transformation to expand and be globally competitive. In his speech at the 2024 National MSME Summit in Pasay City, Pascual said the DTI will provide support and the tools necessary to enhance their competitiveness and […]