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DTI, DA CHIEFS INSPECT COMMONWEALTH MARKET

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) inspected wet and dry market goods at the Commonwealth Public Market recently. The joint effort seeks to ensure fair pricing for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu […]

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DTI: PH LEADS PUSH FOR RESILIENT INDO-PACIFIC

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the Philippines’ push towards a more integrated, resilient, and sustainable Indo-Pacific region at the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum.  Roque emphasized to the attending global leaders the critical role of free, fair, and open trade in securing the region’s long-term economic future. “We are not merely participants […]

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DTI CHIEF EYES PH AS PREMIER INVESTMENT HUB

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 […]

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DTI, DA HOLD JOINT INSPECTION OF PASIG MARKET

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a market inspection in Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market and a nearby mart to ensure the availability of reasonably priced essential goods. This initiative follows a similar inspection conducted in Quezon City where key officials monitored prices and supply levels of […]

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DTI: PH-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NOW IN EFFECT

The free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea entered into force on December 31, 2024, marking a historic milestone in the trade and economic relationship between the two countries. This agreement is expected to create new opportunities for businesses and consumers, while fostering strong and resilient supply chains. Signed on September 17, […]

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DTI HOSTS SUCCESSFUL TATAK PINOY SUMMIT

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully hosted the Tatak Pinoy (TP) Summit, advancing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for the Philippines’ industrial transformation. The event also celebrated the milestones of Republic Act No. 11981, otherwise known as the “Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act.” Under the theme “Tatak Pinoy Strategy: Catalyzing Industrial Transformation,” […]

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DTI: ‘HALAL-FRIENDLY PH’ REAPS $100M AT SAUDI EXPO

The Philippines has achieved a milestone at the Saudi Halal Expo, generating over $100 million in revenue through its dynamic “Halal-Friendly Philippines” campaign. “It is also a testament to the collective efforts of our industries and the government to drive business growth, attract international investments, and create meaningful job opportunities for Filipinos and the global […]

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PH EYES POSSIBLE FREE TRADE PACT WITH CANADA — DTI

“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, […]

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PH RANKS 2ND IN RENEWABLE ENERGY GLOBAL RANKING

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 […]

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PH INVESTMENT APPROVAL SOARS TO P1.5T JAN. TO NOV.

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 […]