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A beautiful Wednesday morning marked the grand opening of Cosmobeauté Philippines 2025, the country’s premier business-to-business (B2B) beauty trade show, held at the SMX Convention Center. The event welcomed a vibrant mix of exhibitors, buyers, and beauty professionals eager to discover the latest in beauty trends, technology, and local innovations. The opening ceremony was graced […]
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 Philippine creative industries generated an impressive P1.94 trillion in value and provided 7.51 million jobs in 2024, announced Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque at the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit 2025. Roque underscored the pivotal role of the creative industries in the Philippines’ economic development and job creation. “The government aims to […]
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 […]
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. […]