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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 […]

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DTI EYES MORE PH PRODUCTS IN UAE SUPERMARKET CHAIN

“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 […]

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BATO TO DTI: GIVE MSMES NO INTEREST SMALL LOANS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has urged Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque to create a small loan program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) program with no interest rate. The Mindanaoan lawmaker raised this during the confirmation hearing of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary, noting that this would help Filipinos in […]

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DTI PROMOTES SHOPPING IN CHRISTMAS VILLAGE FAIRS

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, […]

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MORE PHILHEALTH KIDNEY TRANSPLANT BENEFITS PUSHED

Just five days after it endorsed five better benefits, Secretary of Health Ted Herbosa chaired another meeting of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Benefits Committee (BenCom) to review a new provider payment mechanism and to improve kidney transplant benefits, for consideration of the PhilHealth Board of Directors (Board).  Herbosa presided over the BenCom as […]

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‘OTOPRENEURS’ EARN P1.6M IN MANILA EXHIBIT — DTI

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, […]

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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, […]