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DTI: SMALL BIZ LOAN FACILITY NOW IN CALAMITY AREAS

In an effort to help victims of the recent typhoons and earthquakes, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reopened the Enterprise Rehabilitation Financing facility to provide immediate and concessional financial aid to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in areas declared under a state of calamity (SOC).  This is also in accordance with the […]

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DTI LAUNCHES AI CHATBOT FOR BETTER SERVICES

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web interface. This initiative aims to automate frontline services and simplify regulatory compliance by streamlining business licensing and accreditation processes nationwide. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a more responsive government, the DTI is leveraging digitization through this new […]

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DTI ENFORCES PRICE FREEZE IN DISASTER-HIT AREAS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is closely monitoring the price and supply of basic necessities across the Philippines, especially in areas affected by recent calamities.  With price freezes automatically activated in calamity-stricken areas and proactive monitoring nationwide, the DTI assures the public of its unwavering commitment to market stability. “To every Filipino affected […]

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DTI LAUNCHES PH INNOVATION HUB IN MARIKINA CITY

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 […]

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DTI HELPS DEPED BOOST AI USE IN EDUCATION

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 […]

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DTI CHECKS PRICES OF GOODS IN BAGUIO CITY MARKETS

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 […]

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DTI, DA HOLD JOINT PRICE CHECKS IN QC MARKETS

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 […]

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DTI PARTNERS WITH TIKTOK TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESS

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 […]

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DTI CONGRATULATES 2025 MSME ASENSO AWARDEES

”Today, we honor the heart and soul of the Philippine economy—our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and our Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs) who have played a pivotal role in driving inclusive and sustainable growth across the country,” Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque pointed out during the 2025 MSME Asenso Awards recently. […]

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DTI, SEC SIGN DATA EXCHANGE PROTOCOL

The government is empowering businesses to operate with greater confidence and ease, reinforcing the Philippines as a competitive and business-friendly hub, according to Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque. Together with the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formalized the Swift Corporate and Other Records Exchange (SCORE) Protocol […]