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DTI AFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR STRONG INVESTMENTS SECTOR

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual affirmed the Department’s strong efforts to create an enabling environment for investments during the inauguration of the Brother Industries Philippines Inc.’s third factory expansion in Batangas recently. “We are actively showcasing our skilled workforce, strategic location, and generous investment incentives to the world, tailoring opportunities to […]

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PASCUAL CHAMPIONS PH-JAPAN ECONOMIC TIES

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual advanced mutually beneficial economic collaborations between the Philippines and Japan at the ASEAN-Japan Economic Co-Creation held at the Roppongi Academy Hills recently. Pascual presented the Philippines as a robust economic partner, citing its young workforce equipped with skills for the industry 4.0 economy.  The trade chief […]

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PH IS COMMITTED TO TRADE AND INVESTMENTS – PASCUAL

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual highlighted the Philippines’ readiness to global investments, particularly in the Halal industry, during the Department’s participation at the Digital Pilipinas Festival as part of the celebrations of the Invest Philippines Week, held at SMX Convention Center in Taguig City. Pascual highlighted that the Philippine Investment Festival […]

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DTI EYES TECHNOLOGY USE TO BOOST PH ENTERPRISE

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual stressed the significance of digital transformation to advance the development of Philippine enterprise during the Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL). Pascual also emphasized the vital role of the franchising sector as a tool to advance the country’s economic growth in the event held at SMX Convention Center. […]

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DTI URGES SAUDI COMPANIES TO INVEST IN PHILIPPINES

In a significant move towards deepening their economic cooperation, the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently came together at a pivotal Roundtable Meeting. The event, jointly organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Dubai, and the Saudi Ministry of Investments (MISA), unfolded on the […]

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DTI TO AUSTRALIAN FIRMS: INVEST IN THE PHILIPPINES

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual encouraged Australian firms to seize the stronger economic cooperation between the Philippines and Australia during the Business Roundtable Meeting, held in Adelaide, Australia. Pascual highlighted the Philippines’ growing economy and conducive business environment, making it a strategic location for investments with its young population, skilled workforce, […]

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QC HAILED AS MOST COMPETITIVE LGU IN PH

For the third consecutive year since becoming a Hall of Famer in 2020, Quezon City is hailed as the country’s Most Competitive Local Government Unit under the Highly Urbanized Cities category of the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). The city received a total of six awards from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), […]

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DA LAUDS NIGERIA AS PH TOP AGRI TRADE PARTNER

In time for the 61st anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Nigeria, Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban welcomed Philippine Honorary Consul General in Lagos, Nigeria Emmanuel Oloja Akpakwu during the latter’s courtesy call. As the Philippines’ 53rd trading partner worldwide—as per 2022 data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)—Nigeria […]

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CLOSER TIES BETWEEN JINJIANG AND DAVAO CITY PUSHED

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte warmly welcomed  Zhao Xiuzhen, the newly appointed Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Davao City. Consul General Zhao expressed her gratitude for the city’s hospitality and for the opportunity to meet Duterte, saying her predecessor, former Consul General Li Ling already assured her of a smooth transition […]

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SENATE TACKLES ‘TATAK PINOY’ BILLS

Several measures intended to enhance the capabilities, processes and quality of goods produced by Philippine enterprises took center stage in a recent hearing by the Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Senator Sonny Angara was designated as the subcommittee chairman to hear the bills since these are in line with his Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) […]