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PH EYES INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH SINGAPORE

As part of the country’s Industry 4.0 Mission, the Philippine delegation, together with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, explored potential collaboration opportunities with Singapore’s Smart Nation Group.  During the visit to Singapore, they discussed areas of technology and innovation, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its application across various sectors. “By […]

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DTI SEIZES P25-M WORTH OF ILLEGAL VAPE PRODUCTS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) significantly ramped up its enforcement of the Vape Law, yielding P25,874,175 worth of illegal vape products in just the first five months of 2024.  This surpasses the DTI’s total illegal vape seizure for the entire 2023 amounting to P5,453,852. “We will not stop here.” “Nearly halfway through the […]

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MORE BASIC GOODS ON VOLUNTARY PRICE FREEZE – DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed additional commitments from major manufacturers to implement a voluntary price freeze in support of Filipino consumers amid rising prices of goods and the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. This builds on the initial success of the voluntary price freeze launched earlier in May 2024.  Following a productive meeting […]

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15,000 JOBS WITH DTI-STEELASIA PARTNERSHIP

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual and SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation executives lean towards a possible partnership to significantly boost the Philippine steel production. “The Philippines has a strong market demand for steel products, and now is the time to scale up domestic production. To achieve this, the DTI is working closely with […]

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DTI RECOGNIZES CEBU SMALL BUSINESSES AWARD WINNERS

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual led the awarding ceremony of Negosyo assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Visayas during the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting, held recently at the University of the Philippines Cebu. “The DTI is at the forefront of supporting businesses and MSMEs in the Visayas […]

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PASCUAL SIGNS IRR OF TATAK PNOY ACT

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual recently signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act No. 11981, also known as the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, marking a significant step towards enhancing the competitiveness and sophistication of Filipino products and services on the global stage.  “We are positive about […]

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QATAR’S BALADNA EYES DAIRY INVESTMENT IN PH

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual recently engaged with officials of Baladna to discuss their potential investment in establishing a large-scale, fully integrated dairy facility in the Philippines. Pascual cited that this strategic investment aligns with the country’s pursuit of self-sufficiency in food and milk production. “The Philippine government stands ready to […]

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PH, QATAR TO SEAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGREEMENT

On the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Qassim Al-Abdullah Al-Thani of the Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). The two parties agreed to finalize the ratification process of the Philippines-Qatar Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) within […]

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PASCUAL HAILS SUCCESSFUL 17TH INT’L FOOD EXPO PH

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual hailed the successful 17th edition of the International Food Expo (IFEX) Philippines as Filipino food manufacturers took the spotlight at the nation’s biggest food expo. The DTI, through its attached agency Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), drew in more than 500 exhibitors and […]

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DTI BARES 2023-2028 MSME DEV’T PLAN

In a pivotal move to boost economic growth and innovation, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual presented the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Plan 2023-2028 at a sectoral meeting in Malacañang, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Key officials from the Departments of Agriculture, Labor and Employment, Interior and Local […]