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  • DTI lauds PH food processing prowess at Profood International Corporation visit

    Cebu, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina Roque visited the facilities of Profood International Corporation, the largest Philippine-based dried fruit producer, in Mandaue City, August 30.   The visit highlighted Profood’s significant contribution to the Philippine economy, particularly in generating employment and promoting rural development. The company employs…
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  • DTI Chief backs First Lady’s “Lab for All” in Cebu

    Cebu, Philippines—First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos’ “Lab for All” medical mission held in Talisay City on August 29 was attended by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque where DTI, in partnership with Go Negosyo, conducted free mentoring sessions to empower individuals toward economic self-sufficiency. This initiative…
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  • 2024 National Trade Fair records PHP 73.1M in sales, opens doors for MSME exports

    Mandaluyong City, Philippines—The 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF) generated PHP 73.1 million in combined cash sales, booked orders, and orders under negotiation for participating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Held at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall from August 21 to 25, the event drew nearly…
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  • DTI launches first-ever Beauty Fair, champions local beauty industry

    Mandaluyong City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the first-ever DTI Beauty Fair, a showcase of the vibrant and flourishing local beauty industry. The event was held from August 28 to September 1 at the SM Mega Fashion Hall, Ground Floor, SM Megamall. Organized by the DTI’s Bureau of Market Development, Promotions,…
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  • DTI’s LPCC-LEAP roadshow capacitates 26 Misamis Oriental LGUs

    Department of Trade and Industry Misamis Oriental capacitated the Local Price Coordinating Councils (LPCCs) of 26 local government units (LGUs) in Misamis Oriental with a month-long LPCC-Learning through Exploration and Active Participation (LEAP) Roadshow on August 2024. The LPCC-LEAP project aims to reactivate the reconstituted LPCCs to ensure the stability…
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  • Digos City receives Lunsod Lunsad grant, to launch activities during creative industries month

    DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur – Following its successful implementation and culmination of its first Lunsod Lunsad Project, the City Government of Digos has once again gained approval for another proposal dubbed as “Design Industries Go Sandbox (DIGoS) Hub Phase 2 with a grant amounting to Php1.7 million pesos. The…
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  • DTI and Go Negosyo empower local MSMEs at “LAB For All” rollout in Cebu

    TALISAY, CEBU – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) – Go Negosyo, played a key role in the rollout of the Lingap at Alagang Bayanihan (LAB) for All Program in Cebu, spearheaded by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Held on August…
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  • DTI-PAB Empowers DOH National Reference Laboratories with Latest International Standards

    The Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB), under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), successfully conducted an online orientation on the latest requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories), ISO 15189:2022 (Requirements for Quality and Competence in Medical Laboratories), and ISO/IEC 17043:2023 (Conformity Assessment…
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  • DTI launches website for Philippine Creative Industries

    Quezon City, Philippines— The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially launched a new website dedicated to supporting the Philippine creative industries. Unveiled during the Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM) 2024 opening ceremony, the platform aims to connect, educate, and empower creatives across the country. Speaking on behalf of DTI-Competitiveness…
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  • DTI kicks off 2024 Philippine Creative Industries Month celebration

    Quezon City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially opened the Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM) 2024 on September 03. The event marked the start of a month-long nationwide celebration of Filipino creativity and innovation. Representing DTI-Competitiveness and Innovation Group Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba, Assistant Secretary Leonila T. Baluyut inaugurated…
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