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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively steering the development of new mega ecozones, pharmaceutical hubs, and enhanced digital efficiency across the Philippines. These strategic initiatives, implemented through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), are designed to generate more jobs, particularly in the countryside, and to accelerate the nation’s socio-economic progress. DTI Secretary […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), under the Marcos administration, has successfully steered the country’s ecozone development, securing over P66 billion in new and expansion investments by May. This significant achievement, realized through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), underscores the Philippines’ continued rise as a competitive and future-ready investment destination in Asia. “The […]
As part of the Philippines’ digital transformation priorities, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged with global tech leader Google to explore strategic opportunities that will enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and capability. Held on the sidelines of the APEC-MRT 2025 in Jeju, South Korea, the meeting focused on advancing data center […]
A delegation from the Department of Agriculture (DA), led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., recently visited the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) in South Korea to discuss investment opportunities and policy coordination related to the planned 20-hectare Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Complex in Nueva Ecija. “This project plays a crucial role in realizing President […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recently led a Department of Agriculture (DA) delegation to Thailand to explore best practices, techniques, and systems in farming, product development, and agricultural supply chain management. The DA delegation also discussed bilateral trade opportunities and potential Thai investments in the Philippine agriculture sector with Thai counterparts and the private […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque laid out strategies to strengthen the United Kingdom and the Philippines’ (UK-PH) economic ties at the “Forecasting 2025: UK-PH Economic Perspectives” recently. These initiatives are central to the DTI’s broader campaign to establish the Philippines as a leading investment hub. “We celebrate another year of fruitful […]
Senator Migz Zubiri has sponsored a measure amending the Freeport Area of Bataan Act to further strengthen the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), emphasizing that enhancing its powers will pave the way for more investments and job opportunities while promoting ease of doing business. Zubiri, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte sees the development of green power—particularly of wind, solar and other variable renewable energy (VRE) sources—as a new magnet for investments, more so now when the Marcos administration has put on the fast track the country’s transition from fossil fuel to clean and sustainable energy. “VRE development promises […]
With only three session days before Christmas break, the Senate approved on third and final reading several measures which aim to improve the country’s prospect as an investment destination, spur economic growth, and create jobs. Also passed were local bills aimed at protecting the country’s seascapes and landscapes nationwide. The Senate adjourns session on December […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of investing and prioritizing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) during the recent World Bank Philippines Economic Update Development Dialogue. “We need to invest more in the early years of our people to ensure that every Filipino child born today has the chance to dream, to learn, to […]