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DTI, OCCI discuss bolstering trade and investment ties between PH, Osaka firms
February 29, 2024MAKATI CITY— Strengthening the economic cooperation between the Philippines and Osaka business community, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman Alfredo E. Pascual received the delegation of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in a courtesy call to the DTI Secretary led…Read More -
DTI bolsters stronger ties with potential Japanese investors through business mission
February 29, 2024Following the President’s visit to Japan last December 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Osaka further strengthens stronger economic ties between the Philippines and Japan through the recently concluded business mission, Monday, February 19, 2024. Supported by the Philippine Board…Read More -
DTI to establish vape certification facilities
February 29, 2024Following the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) heightened enforcement operations against illegal vape products, Secretary Fred Pascual directed his officials to assess the Department’s preparedness in implementing the Vape Law and to identify any equipment needed for testing. “It is essential to have a well-maintained machinery, up-to-date methodologies, and…Read More -
PH pushes for sustainable and inclusive trade at 13th WTO Ministerial Conference
February 28, 2024ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES– Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called for a concerted action among members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) towards advancing global trade and inclusive development on the first day of its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13). “Through the WTO, we have facilitated…Read More -
PEZA & US Trade & Commercial Officials vow to strengthen Investment drive
February 28, 2024PASAY CITY – PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga welcomed US Trade and Commercial Section officials to the PEZA Office for a briefing on the current state of US investments in Philippine Economic Zones. The US Officials were led by Economic Counselor Phil Nervig together with Trade & Investment Economic…Read More -
Philippines ratifies WTO subsidies agreement, advancing fisheries sustainability
February 28, 2024ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – In time for the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Philippines has deposited its instrument of acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (FSA) on 27 February 2024. The Agreement is a crucial step towards curbing harmful…Read More -
PH eyes collaboration with logistics giant DP World
February 27, 2024ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met with representatives from the global logistics giant DP World on 25 February 2024. Represented by Group Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Omar Al Muhairi and Group Senior Vice President for Corporate Finance and Business Development…Read More -
PTTC-GMEA to celebrate 37th anniversary with MSME summit
February 27, 2024PASAY CITY — The Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME Academy (PTTC-GMEA), the training arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to celebrate its 37th Founding Anniversary Celebration, scheduled from February 27 to 29, 2024. Set to take place at the PTTC-GMEA Building in Pasay…Read More -
DTI chief underscores role of FDIs in global development at the launch of the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement
February 27, 2024ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–In a Ministerial Event on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD), the DTI Secretary recognized the significance of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in generating jobs, enhancing infrastructure, and bringing development to the countryside. At the IFD event, Secretary Pascual underscored, “I am confident that the increased transparency…Read More -
2GO enables online entrepreneurs in Central Luzon to move products across the country
February 26, 2024ANGELES CITY, PHILIPPINES, 22 February 2024 – 2GO, the Philippines’ largest end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions provider and part of SM Group, is enabling a community of online entrepreneurs in Central Luzon in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3). The 2GO Getters community was established…Read More
