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DTI honors 10 Western Visayas cities at 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards for innovative local growth projects
September 19, 2024PASAY CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) honored ten cities from Western Visayas at the 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Ceremonial Awarding held on August 6, 2024 at the Philippine Trade Training Center. The event recognized outstanding creative proposals aimed at driving socio-economic growth through local creative sectors. The…Read More -
Reimagining the best: Manila FAME KATHA Awards 2024 nominations now open
September 19, 2024As the 72nd edition of the Manila FAME draws near, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is currently accepting nominations to one of its main features – the KATHA Awards 2024. Now in its 41st year, the Manila FAME 2024 will be held from October 17-19,…Read More -
DTI-10 reveals programs to empower MSMEs for sustainable future
September 19, 2024Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 OIC-Assistant Regional Director Almer Masillones unveiled on Tuesday a series of programs that strengthen food security of the country and empower micro, small, and medium, enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt green practices. The initiatives were presented during the Mindanao Agri-Coop Expo 2024 in…Read More -
DTI, NBI’s PHP 94M haul in uncertified automotive prompts QC warehouse shut down
September 18, 2024Quezon City, Philippines—The joint operation of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag (TFK) with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized nearly PHP 94 million worth of automotive-related products from “CSS Autoparts” warehouse in Quezon City, September 09. This record-breaking haul led to the immediate closure…Read More -
DTI leads PH brands’ first participation in Melbourne Franchising Expo, secures USD 20.6M in export sales
September 18, 2024Melbourne, Australia—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative, leading six dynamic Filipino brands to their first-ever participation in the 2024 Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo. This debut resulted in actual and potential export sales amounting to USD 20.6 million. The delegation, comprised of Avocadoria, BENCH/, The…Read More -
DTI begins “SWEEPtember” price monitoring amid prevailing price freeze
September 18, 2024Parañaque City, Philippines––The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched “SWEEPtember” in its commitment to safeguard consumers and ensure the availability of affordable essential goods. Due to the recent surge of tropical cyclones, the month-long initiative intensified the monitoring of basic necessities and prime commodities in the wet markets and…Read More -
Project SAFE Diaries: DTI R2 NV extends food safety campaigns to remote barangays, municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya
September 18, 2024As part of his goal to meet the agency’s clients, especially those in the farthest areas of the province, DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao led the team in conducting an onsite visit and in extending Project SAFE (Strengthening the Advocacy on Food safety Enhancement by…Read More -
DTI revamps coconut industry in MIMAROPA with inaugural technology conference
September 18, 2024Oriental Mindoro, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA organized its first Coco Colloquium and Technology Forum to revitalize the coconut industry. Held in Calapan City on September 12, the event championed collaboration and innovation within the sector to ultimately forge a more prosperous future for coconut…Read More -
DTI extends business development assistance in MIMAROPA with Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat program
September 18, 2024The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) participated in the simultaneous effort of bringing government services closer to communities in line with the Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat program on September 13, 2024 in the 5 provinces of MIMAROPA. DTI Oriental Mindoro organized a Diskwento Caravan and…Read More -
DTI pushes for increase in trade and investment with Japan’s largest retailer AEON
September 17, 2024Tokyo, Japan—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged executives from AEON Retail Co., Ltd., Japan’s largest retailer, in a meeting held on September 12. This meeting focused on exploring opportunities for increased Philippine exports to Japan and potential investments by AEON in the Philippine market.…Read More
