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Philippines showcases strong investment approval growth amid global economic challenges
July 11, 2024Manila, Philippines – Despite global economic uncertainties, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) today highlighted a significant 36% increase in investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) for the first half of 2024 relative to the same period last year. From January to June 2024, BOI-approved investments reached PHP…Read More -
DTI Task Force Kalasag cracks down on substandard steel wires worth nearly PHP 600K in Samar and Leyte
July 11, 2024Visayas, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag busted low-carbon steel wires worth nearly PHP 600,000 during a five-day enforcement operation in Samar and Leyte from May 27 to 31. Inspections revealed the 314 non-compliant rolls of steel wires lacked the mandatory Philippine Standard (PS) or Import…Read More -
DTI launches first Tatak Pinoy Act forum to propel industrial transformation
July 11, 2024Makati City, Philippines—Aimed at catalyzing the successful implementation of the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will host the first-ever Tatak Pinoy Act Forum on 15 July 2024. Themed “Rekindling a National Aspiration Towards Industrial Transformation,” the forum seeks to leverage the landmark act…Read More -
DTI-12 markets MSME products in Bugal South Cotabato Fair
July 11, 2024KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 12 showcases products from South Cotabato’s budding enterprises at its Bugal South Cotabato Fair, in celebration of the Tnalak Festival, the foundation anniversary of the province. The fair, mounted at the Mall of Ace Centerpoint in Koronadal…Read More -
Pascual issues warning against illegal business operations following closure of appliance warehouse in Valenzuela
July 10, 2024Valenzuela City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) raid in Valenzuela on June 26 has led to the closure of an illegal appliance warehouse operating under the name OOKAS PH. “Let this closure serve as a stern warning to all businesses operating illegally: The DTI will not hesitate to…Read More -
Trade Chief joins PBBM in hailing outstanding MSMEs at 2024 Presidential Awards
July 10, 2024Manila, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual lauded the remarkable achievements of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSME, July 10. The event, hosted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., marked the return of the prestigious award after a 15-year…Read More -
DTI R2 NV continues to promote food safety with Project SAFE
July 09, 2024Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya — The stride towards promoting food safety and creating a safe working environment for market vendors and food processors continues as Team DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya led by Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao rolled out Project SAFE (Strengthening Advocacy on Food Safety Enhancement) in Ambaguio, Nueva…Read More -
Nueva Vizcaya MSMEs lead region 2 representation in SPARK series training
July 09, 2024Makati City, Manila — Among the 51 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide, three from Nueva Vizcaya were chosen to participate and represent Region 2 in the Sustainable Practices and Reporting Kickoff (SPARK) Series: Training for MSMEs last 14 June 2024 via Zoom and 21 June 2024 at Makati…Read More -
DTI R2 NV, LGU Ambaguio strengthens ties for industry, livelihood development
July 09, 2024Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya — Team DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya led by Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao visited one of the province’s hidden gems – the town of Ambaguio to pay a courtesy visit to Mayor Ronelio Danao on 25 June 2024, and discuss collaborative efforts to enhance local industries…Read More -
Bamboo-tiful Nueva Vizcaya: DTI, PLGU hold technical consultation with LGU Bayombong
July 09, 2024Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — The Department of Trade and Industry Region 2 – Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office, in partnership with the Provincial Local Government through the Nueva Vizcaya Watershed Management Committee – Operations and Coordination Unit (NVWMC-OCU) conducted an onsite Technical Consultation/Training on Bamboo Industry Development on 26 June 2024…Read More
