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  • Secretary Pascual spearheads discussion for digital and sustainable investments in various sectors

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – On 01 December 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual held a series of business meetings at the sidelines of the 28th United Nations climate change conference (COP28) to explore potential collaboration opportunities aimed at bolstering the Philippines’ sustainability initiatives to achieve robust…
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  • PH and UAE set to embark on a comprehensive economic partnership

    DUBAI, UAE–On 02 December 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual signed the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Negotiations of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H.E. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi as part of DTI’s side activities at…
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  • DTI set to host 2023 Mindfacturing and Creativity Summit

    Mindfacturing is fusion of human expertise and cutting edge technologies—Secretary Pascual  MAKATI CITY– With the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) set to host the 2023 Mindfacturing and Creativity Summit on 04 December 2023 at the Makati Diamond Residences, Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual boasts mindfacturing as transcending the traditional boundaries of…
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  • Fireside Chats at National Export Congress 2023

    MANILA CITY — As part of the celebration of National Exporters’ Week 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) is set to host Fireside Chats in the sidelines of the National Export Congress (NEC) on 07 December 2023, with the theme “Agile Philippines: Empowering Exporters towards Global…
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  • Secretary Pascual inks MOU with UAE to boost PH digital infrastructure

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–On 30 November 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Investment in Abu Dhabi to bolster economic alliances in digital infrastructure development. He outlined initiatives in the MOU aimed at advancing…
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  • Secretary Pascual orders enhanced monitoring and enforcement of Christmas items ahead of the holidays

    MANILA CITY—On 29 November 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual conducted a heightened monitoring and enforcement operation in Divisoria, aimed at safeguarding consumer rights and interests during the upcoming holiday season.  Following the release of the Price Guide for Noche Buena items issued on 21 November…
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  • Secretary Pascual champions resilient construction industry to bolster economic growth

    MAKATI CITY–On 24 November 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual underscored the construction industry’s significant contribution to bolster the Philippines’ economic growth during the 43rd Anniversary of the DTI-Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) held at the Executive Building Center.  He emphasized the substantial role of…
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  • Philippine Accreditation Bureau Receives International Recognition at the 2023 ILAC-IAF Joint Meeting

    Philippine Accreditation Bureau Receives International Recognition at the 2023 ILAC-IAF Joint Meeting

    Recognition as IAF MLA signatory member Before the year ends, the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) once again secured a formal recognition of its competence. At the 2023 International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Joint Meeting in Montreal, Canada, held from November 6-15, 2023, Dir. James E.…
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  • PH delegation surpassed performance targets in the 6th CIIE

    FOODPhilippines marked another successful participation in the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), surpassing export sales generated in the 2022 edition of the recently concluded import-themed trade show. A delegation of 16 Philippine businesses engaged in food and beverages capped its participation in the world’s biggest import expo, held from…
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  • DTI highlights stronger PH-JP partnership in Investment Roadshow in Osaka

    OSAKA, JAPAN – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully concluded the Philippine Investment Roadshow in Osaka which marked a pivotal moment in enhancing economic ties between Japan and the Philippines, creating a platform for industrial collaboration between the two countries, held from November 15-17, 2023, in Osaka City,…
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