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PH pitches healthcare hub status at BIO Asia-Taiwan
July 28, 2025In line with the goal of becoming Asia’s emerging hub for healthcare innovation and strategic partnerships, the Philippines joined BIO Asia–Taiwan 2025, one of the largest biotech conferences in Asia, which runs from July 23 to 29 in Taipei. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), which spearheads the delegation,…Read More -
PH food exporters bag USD 46.52M sales at Thai food expo
July 28, 2025Filipino food exporters has generated USD 46.52 million in export sales following their participation in the recent THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025, one of Asia’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Department of Trade and Industry, which led the delegation, reported that the sales were…Read More -
PH generates over USD 8M in coconut-based sales at TuttoFood Milano
July 28, 2025The Philippines secured more than USD 8.13 million in confirmed and potential sales from range and quality coconut-based food products during its recent debut at TuttoFood Milano, one of the most prestigious international platforms for the agrifood industry. These coconut-based products, such as coconut oil, virgin coconut oil, coconut flour,…Read More -
DTI’s masterclass to bring “pakyaw” contractors into formal economy
July 28, 2025The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and its construction arm, Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), recently launched the Builders’ Basic Masterclass (BBM) program to integrate the country’s informal “pakyaw” contractors into the formal construction sector. Spearheaded by CIAP‘s Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) and Construction Manpower Development…Read More -
Builders’ basic masterclass launched to empower Pakyaw contractors nationwide
July 28, 2025July 18, 2025 | Shangri-La Makati — In a landmark effort to uplift grassroots builders, strengthen the country’s construction value chain, and redefine the future of micro, small, and medium contractors in the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) and the…Read More -
Prices of basic commodities remain stable in storm-hit areas
July 25, 2025Amid the onslaught of tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, Emong, as well as the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has intensified monitoring efforts to ensure that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities remain unchanged and that supply is sufficient in several areas placed under…Read More -
Momentum builds as third PH-EU FTA Talks conclude with positive progress
July 25, 2025The third round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) successfully concluded in Brussels, Belgium on 20 June 2025, marking a significant step forward in deepening bilateral trade and investment ties. The negotiations were led by DTI Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty…Read More -
Marinduque Cacao Fair 2025: A sweet celebration of passion, partnership, and progress
July 23, 2025BOAC, MARINDUQUE — The sweet scent of cacao filled the air as 256 participants gathered at Balar Events Place on July 21, 2025, for the 2nd Marinduque Cacao Fair, marking another milestone in the province’s drive to develop its local cacao industry. Held in celebration of World Chocolate Day, the…Read More -
DTI Agusan del Norte in collaboration with CSU-Cabadbaran Campus release key coconut market research findings under CFIDP-ADN’s “CocoSense” market research initiative
July 23, 2025Butuan City, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Agusan del Norte and the College of Business and Accountancy of Caraga State University – Cabadbaran Campus (CSU-Cabadbaran) have released the research highlights and results from CocoSense, a collaborative project conducted in November 2024. Conducted under the “CocoSense” activity…Read More -
Philippines, Taiwan accelerates renewable energy transition and smart grid systems through joint development
July 23, 2025Taipei, Taiwan – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Taipei and Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), supported the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) between Taiwan’s leading clean energy company, Shinfox Energy and ComClark Network and Technology Corporation…Read More
