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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 […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the National Development Company (NDC) officially launched the Philippine Innovation Hub – Marikina Enterprise Center (iHub-MEC) at the NACIDA Compound. This milestone marks a bold step in the government’s continuing efforts to decentralize innovation and spur inclusive growth across regions. Anchored on the national vision […]
Trade and Industry Secretary, Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque and Economic and Investment Affairs Secretary, Frederick Go jointly convened stakeholder consultations with key export leaders in the country to gather insights and formulate strategic measures to strengthen bilateral trade with the US amidst the recently imposed US Reciprocal Tariffs. The consultations brought together key stakeholders from various […]
The Philippines is actively courting increased French investment in high-growth sectors, offering attractive incentives and a streamlined business environment, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. Speaking at the Philippines-France Business Forum, Roque emphasized the country’s commitment to strengthening its economic ties with France and outlined specific industries ripe for collaboration. […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) recently collaborated on a significant initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) development into the country’s education system. Led by DTI Secretary Cristina Roque, the DTI donated 10 high-powered computers to the DepEd. This initiative aims to support the DepEd’s efforts in building […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have intensified their joint Bantay Presyo market monitoring operations across the National Capital Region (NCR) to curb overpricing and protect consumers. This inter-agency initiative aims to ensure compliance with the government’s Maximum Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) for essential food items, particularly rice […]
To revive the Philippine shoe industry, Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to establish modern Shoe Manufacturing Hubs across the country, with Marikina City–dubbed the Shoe Capital of the Philippines–set to host the pilot facility. Under the proposed measure, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with local government units, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by no less than Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, is continuing its intensified nationwide price and supply monitoring operations. This heightened activity aims to ensure fair trade practices and promote consumer protection across the country. Following a monitoring activity in Mabalacat, Pampanga recently, Roque personally led a similar […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as chair of the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a joint price and supply monitoring operation in Quezon City markets recently. With emphasis on pork and imported rice prices, this initiative aimed to ensure fair pricing of basic necessities and prime […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and ByteDance Philippines, Inc., the operator of TikTok, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the necessary digital skills and innovative online selling strategies. Led by DTI Secretary Cristina Roque and TikTok Shop Director Paolo Lorenzo David, this partnership is […]