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“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]