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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have joined forces to explore “creative ways” to reduce rice prices to more reasonable levels and alleviate the financial burden on Filipino consumers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the initial focus would be on imported rice, but stressed that the government’s […]
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, […]
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,” […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]