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“The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proud to participate in the exploratory discussions on a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Canada,” said DTI Secretary Cristina Roque at the Team Canada Trade Mission Gala Reception recently. At a time when the two nations are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) lauded the Philippines’ rise to second place in the global ranking of the most attractive emerging renewable energy (RE) investment markets, based on the 2024 Climatescope report released by BloombergNEF. This achievement marks a significant leap forward for the country, which ranked fourth in the previous year. The […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), has approved a total of P1.58 trillion in investments from January to November 2024. This impressive performance brings the BOI closer to its P1.6 trillion investment approvals target for 2024, with a dramatic 44% increase from P1.101 trillion during the same […]
“The Philippine retail sector is poised to become a global leader, ready to compete and collaborate on the international stage,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque in a meeting with senior executives of Spinneys, a leading UAE supermarket chain. “Under the framework of President Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda, the DTI […]
Get into the holiday spirit with the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas Christmas Village Fairs, a series of lively, festive events hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to celebrate Filipino entrepreneurs and spread holiday cheer. These holiday shopping events will transform select locations into bustling bazaars where visitors can explore a variety of unique gifts, […]
OTOP Philippines proudly participated in the prestigious Manila FAME 2024, bringing 30 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country to the global stage. Held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City recently, this year’s Reimagination theme embodied sustainability and aesthetic functionality in every display. The OTOP Pavilion featured products across fashion, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will hold its very first regional arts and creative festival to strengthen the creative industries and elevate Filipino creativity in the CALABARZON region. Dubbed as “Fiesta Haraya 2024: Likha at Husay ng CALABARZON,” the festival will run from November 27 until 1 December 2024 at Robinsons General Trias, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to provide consumers with a broad selection of options for this upcoming holiday season. The guide includes prices for 236 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) from 22 Noche Buena manufacturers across 12 categories: ham, queso de bola, fruit cocktail, cheese, sandwich spread, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has initiated a preliminary investigation to determine whether increased imports of cement are causing or threatening to cause serious injury to the domestic industry. The investigation covers cement classified under AHTN Codes 2523.29.90 and 2523.90.00 for the period of 2019 to June 2024. The DTI’s decision is based […]
The Philippines has emerged as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia, based on the recent report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company. The 9th edition of the Google e-Conomy SEA Report showed a 20% growth of the overall digital economy based on Gross Merchandise Value, surging from $26 billion to $31 billion in 2024. […]