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In a significant move towards deepening their economic cooperation, the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently came together at a pivotal Roundtable Meeting. The event, jointly organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Dubai, and the Saudi Ministry of Investments (MISA), unfolded on the […]
As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, Senator Mark Villar joined one of DTI’s regular price monitoring activities. “Sumama tayo sa DTI sa kanilang price at quality monitoring activity para makita kung ang mga produkto ay sumusunod sa Philippine Standards o PS Quality para sa mga locally-made na produkto at […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DK P.O. Fulfillment Company, Inc. (DKPO), a non-interest financing service to address the development of the Halal industry in the country, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Pascual emphasized that the development of the Halal industry is […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual encouraged Australian firms to seize the stronger economic cooperation between the Philippines and Australia during the Business Roundtable Meeting, held in Adelaide, Australia. Pascual highlighted the Philippines’ growing economy and conducive business environment, making it a strategic location for investments with its young population, skilled workforce, […]
Northern Mindanao cities, Iligan and Butuan are in the top 3 Most Improved Local Government Units in the Highly Urbanized City category of the Department of Trade and Industry’s National Competitiveness Index. “Out of the 33 Local Government Units (LGUs), Iligan has proudly secured its position among the top three, with Cebu and Butuan under […]
As a testament to its commitment to progress and dedication to good governance, the Province of Bulacan rose to 8th place as one of the Most Competitive Province in the 2023 Philippine Competitiveness Ranking conferred by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during the Philippine Creative Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Congress held at The […]
To aid small rice retailers affected by Executive Order (EO) No. 39, the Departments of Agriculture, Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the local government unit of Quezon City distributed financial assistance at the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City. Personnel from DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program facilitated the payout of P15,000 […]
At the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized a series of business meetings led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, particularly with three prominent Indonesian companies from the key sectors of agriculture, digital technology, and connectivity. The three companies were PT Pasifik Satelit […]
Anakalusugan Party-list expressed concern over the pronouncements of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) marketing the Philippines as a manufacturing hub for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs). “It is deeply concerning that our economic managers are seemingly disregarding the potential health risks of using e-cigarettes and HTPs in favor of economic gain,” said […]
Senator Sonny Angara lauded the Senate for its quick approval of the bill institutionalizing the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) project of the Department of Trade Industry, which he said will go a long way in supporting the growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Senate Bill No. 2021, which was approved on […]