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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the crucial role of trademarks in fostering the growth and competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first Philippine Trademark Conference 2024. “Trademarks are more than just symbols of brand identity. They represent the integrity, quality, and reputation of businesses,” Pascual said. “Trademarks […]
Secretary Fred Pascual led the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 43rd anniversary celebration themed “43 Best Years of BLISS: Boundless Legacy of Integrity, Service, and Synergy.” Pascual highlighted the DTI’s unwavering commitment to ethical practices, exceptional service, and collaborative partnerships as the driving forces behind its achievements. “Ang ating dedikasyon sa etikal na gawain, […]
“The Tatak Pinoy Act envisions extending the sterling Filipino reputation to locally-made products and services. Our objective is to ensure that products bearing the label ‘Made in the Philippines’ stand as symbols of quality, innovation, and sustainability,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual at the Tatak Pinoy Act Forum recently. Themed “Tatak Pinoy […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to embrace digital transformation to expand and be globally competitive. In his speech at the 2024 National MSME Summit in Pasay City, Pascual said the DTI will provide support and the tools necessary to enhance their competitiveness and […]
Following a high-level meeting with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual and industry players in Japan, Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. expressed interest in expanding production capacity in the Philippines. This interest followed Pascual’s assurances about the Philippines’ commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for foreign investors, particularly Japanese companies […]
“The Philippine government is creating a business environment that promotes and encourages foreign investment. We are enacting recent policy reforms, that strategically broaden the participation of foreign companies in key sectors of the Philippine economy,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual said during a meeting with Sojitz Corporation recently. Pascual, along with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]