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DTI TO HOLD 1ST CALABARZON CREATIVITY FESTIVAL

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, […]

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DTI RELEASES 2024 NOCHE BUENA PRICE GUIDE

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, […]

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DTI BEGINS PROBE ON SURGE OF CEMENT IMPORTS

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 […]

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REPORT: PH IS FASTEST GROWING SEA INTERNET ECONOMY

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. […]

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22 SECTORS BACK PH INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT SUMMIT

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL) 2nd Philippine International Copyright Summit (PICS) garnered strong support from 22 key public and private sectors. They collectively committed to advocating for Intellectual Property (IP) protection in safeguarding the nation’s creativity amidst the rise of artificial intelligence and digital content creation. IPOPHL Director General Rowel Barba highlighted […]

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DTI TO ASSIST KRISTINE-HIT SMALL BUSINESSES

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is prepared to assist local businesses impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine through joint efforts with the private sector and various stakeholders. In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for all government offices to take a proactive approach in addressing the impacts of Typhoon Kristine, DTI Secretary Cristina […]

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DTI ENFORCES PRICE FREEZE IN KRISTINE-HIT AREAS

Following the onset of Typhoon Kristine, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a price freeze on basic necessities in areas under a state of calamity.   As of October 22, 2024, Albay province and Magpet Town in Cotabato are currently under this declaration due to widespread floods and landslides. “Our on-the-ground regional […]

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‘TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN’ OPENS IN 4TH-6TH CLASS TOWNS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), launched a nationwide initiative called “Timbangan ng Bayan” through a memorandum of understanding signed a day before Trade Secretary Fred Pascual stepped down from […]

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DTI: 60-DAY PRICE FREEZE IN NCR, 6 PROVINCES

Due to the damages caused by Super Typhoon Carina, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has automatically imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities.  This measure seeks to protect consumers from price gouging and ensure access to essential goods at reasonable prices during this crisis. “The DTI is fully committed to safeguarding the […]

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DTI HOLDS HOLDS 1ST TRADEMARK CONFERENCE

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the crucial role of trademarks in fostering the growth and competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first Philippine Trademark Conference 2024. “Trademarks are more than just symbols of brand identity. They represent the integrity, quality, and reputation of businesses,” Pascual said. “Trademarks […]