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DTI explores creative placemaking at Escolta’s First United Building
July 03, 2025Manila, Philippines — On 24 June 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC), in partnership with the DTI-Creative Industries Development Office (DTI-CIDO), conducted a benchmarking visit to the historic First United Building (FUB) in Escolta, Manila to explore creative placemaking as a strategy for heritage…Read More -
OTOP store Cagayan officially opens – your new go-to destination for local finds
July 03, 202511 March 2025 — Authenticity, craftsmanship, and innovation come alive as the 8th One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Store in Region 2 officially opened its doors on bringing the best of local flavors and creativity in one amazing space at the Gasat Hall, Provincial Capitol of Cagayan, Tuguegarao City,…Read More -
Isabela delegation gears up for Foodex Japan 2025, pays courtesy visit to Philippine ambassador
July 03, 202510 March 2025 — The Provincial Government of Isabela, led by Atty. Elizabeth C. Binag, and officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 headed by Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V has arrived in Tokyo, Japan to prepare for their participation in Foodex Japan…Read More -
APAC Evaluator Training and Workshop, Shanghai
July 03, 2025APAC Nominated Evaluator Training and an APAC Lead Evaluator Workshop was held in Shanghai from 24-27 February 2025. These events were kindly hosted by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), and brought together experts, leaders, and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region to share insights, discuss challenges,…Read More -
Philippine franchise brands shine at Franchising Expo Sydney 2025
July 03, 2025Philippine homegrown franchise brands generated a total of USD 33.45 million in actual and potential export sales during the Franchising Expo Sydney 2025, held from 24–25 May at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney, New South Wales. The strong turnout reaffirms the growing demand for Filipino franchise concepts in…Read More -
DTI joins the innovation dialogue with Philippine Tropical Fiber (PTF) textile producers
July 03, 2025Makati City, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Creative Industries Development Office (CIDO), participated in the Innovation Dialogue with Philippine Tropical Fiber (PTF) Textile Producers on 26 June 2025, organized by the the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST PTRI).…Read More -
DTI R2 assists DA in monitoring prices of imported rice across Region 2
July 02, 202517 February 2025 — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 under the leadership of Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V, extended assistance to the Department of Agriculture (DA) in conducting a special monitoring operation across Region 2 to monitor the availability and prices of imported…Read More -
DTI R2 supports OTOP showcase, agri trade fair at 2025 Cabagan Grand Fiesta
July 02, 2025Cabagan, Isabela — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, led by Regional Director, Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V along with DTI R2 Isabela Provincial Director Atty. Cyrus I. Restauro, OTOP Marketing Head Desiree S. Angolluan, and other DTI R2 Key Officers showed support for the Municipality…Read More -
DTI cracks down on unsafe products in Region 2, sealing P6.8-M worth of non-compliant goods
July 02, 202524-28 February 2025 — The intensive five-day monitoring and enforcement activity by the Department of Trade and Industry-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) has resulted in the sealing of a ₱6.8 million worth of non-compliant consumer products in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela. The activity, dubbed “Project KALASAG,” underscored the…Read More -
DTI 4-A brings 12th Kalakal CALABARZON trade fair to Shangri-La Plaza, showcasing homegrown excellence
July 02, 2025The Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A (CALABARZON), in partnership with its Provincial Offices in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon, is set to host the 12th Kalakal CALABARZON: Gawa at Galing ng CALABARZON with the theme “Produktong CALABARZON: Likha ng Sipag, Bunga ng Husay.” The event will take…Read More
