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Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs: DTI and Jollibee forge partnership for MSME Development
April 18, 2024MAKATI CITY–On April 17, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) and Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), aimed at the empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This sealed partnership aligns with DTI Secretary Fred Pascual’s strategic vision for…Read More -
Fashioning and weaving the future: Industry champions and experts gather to validate DTI’s draft Philippine Fashion and Textile Industries Roadmap
April 17, 2024MAKATI CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Bureau of Industry Planning and Innovation (BIPI), successfully conducted a validation session for the results of its fashion and textile industries roadmap project on 16 April 2024 at Valero Grand Suites, Makati City. As part of BIPI’s Creative…Read More -
DTI Launches “Kapihan” series to strengthen collaboration and uphold consumer welfare
April 17, 2024MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) has launched a dialogue series called “Kapihan with CPG,” aiming to strengthen collaboration with the Department’s stakeholders, as well as address and discuss pressing industry topics concerning them. Initially convened on 12 April 2024, the Kapihan…Read More -
Philippine semiconductors drive strong merchandise exports growth in February 2024
April 17, 2024The Philippines’ merchandise exports surged by 15.7% in February 2024, recording USD 5.9 billion compared to USD 5.1 billion over a year earlier, based on preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This significant growth is a promising indicator for the Philippine economy, driven largely by the robust upturn…Read More -
DTI’s IDEA and ADVanCE for Creatives Programs spotlight top performing Startups at Demo Day
April 16, 2024MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES–The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with Launchgarage, showcased the top creative startups at the IDEA (Incubation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Assistance) and ADVanCE (Accelerating Development Valuation, and Corporate Entrepreneurship) for Creatives Demo Day on 15 April 2024, at Whitespace Manila. The Demo Day serves as…Read More -
LGU Dupax del Norte’s price champs strengthen consumer protection measures with reorientation meeting
April 16, 2024NUEVA VIZCAYA — The Local Government Unit of Dupax del Norte led by Mayor Atty. Timothy Joseph E. Cayton continues to take strides to ensure that consumer welfare remains a priority as the LGU underwent a reorientation session on the roles and responsibilities of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC),…Read More -
NVAT Fresh Champs address agricultural loss with Training on Postharvest Handling and Management
April 16, 2024NUEVA VIZCAYA — The DTI R2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office led by Provincial Director Atty. Michael B. Paggabao took a huge step in addressing agricultural losses in the province through the conduct of a Training on Postharvest Handling and Management for Fruits and Vegetables on 02-04 April 2024 at Bambang…Read More -
Nueva Vizcaya MSMED Council Members map out plans for 2024 in 1st Quarter Meeting
April 16, 2024NUEVA VIZCAYA — The different member agencies, institutions, and/or organizations of the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial MSME Development Council coming from the government, private, MSME, academe, women, and youth sectors shared their first quarter accomplishments, as well as their priority programs, projects, and activities for 2024 as they convened their 1st…Read More -
DTI R2 Cagayan, Amulung LPCC join hands for stronger consumer protection
April 16, 2024In a collaborative effort between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) R2 Cagayan and the Amulung Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC), officials gathered on 20 March 2024, to reinforce mechanisms ensuring consumer protection in Amulung. DTI R2 Cagayan Provincial Director Henry O. Conel, Jr. and Amulung LPCC Chairman, Mayor…Read More -
Batanes municipalities gear up to improve competitiveness
April 16, 2024BATANES — The six municipalities of the Province of Batanes – Basco, Mahatao, Ivana, Uyugan, Sabtang, and Itbayat – are ready to improve their competitiveness scores as they participate in the 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Survey. The process started in January with the planning, registration and creation…Read More
