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  • DTI steers development of new mega ecozones, pharma hubs, and digital efficiency

    DTI steers development of new mega ecozones, pharma hubs, and digital efficiency

    Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively steering the development of new mega ecozones, pharmaceutical hubs, and enhanced digital efficiency across the Philippines. These strategic initiatives, implemented through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), are designed to generate more jobs, particularly in the countryside, and to…
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  • DTI-3 to hold franchising and financing forum for MSMEs

    The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3), in partnership with PLDT, proudly announces the 2025 Central Luzon Franchising and Financing Forum for MSME Sustainable Growth, happening on June 9, 2025, at the SM City Pampanga Event Center. With the theme “Franchising and Financing for MSME Sustainable Growth,” this…
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  • DTI brings diskwento caravan on school supplies

    In time for the upcoming school year, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) brings the much-awaited Diskwento Caravan to various provinces in Central Luzon, offering affordable school supplies to parents and students. The Diskwento Caravan Program is a flagship initiative of the DTI that aims to provide…
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  • BPLOs collaborate for better business services in CL

    Over 130 Business Permits and Licensing Officers (BPLOs) from the cities and municipalities of Central Luzon will convene on June 2-4 in Tagaytay City for the 2025 Central Luzon Regional Convention of BPLOs, held under the leadership of the Central Luzon Association of Business Permit and Licensing Officers, Inc. (CLAB).…
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  • DTI trains exporters on Digital FTA System

    The Department of Trade and Industry – Export Management Bureau (EMB), in partnership with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) and the Korea Trade Network (KTNET), successfully conducted a Regional Roadshow and Training Session on the Philippine Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Integrated Platform on May 23, 2025 at…
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  • Screenshot of the Malikhaing Pinoy website homepage by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), featuring the platform’s three pillars—Connect, Learn, and Thrive—alongside a cultural performance with participants in traditional Filipino attire holding colorful props.

    DTI unveils Malikhaing Pinoy Website: a national hub for Filipino creativity

    Mandaluyong City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially launched the Malikhaing Pinoy Website, a groundbreaking national platform poised to revolutionize the Filipino creative industries. The launch took place  during the opening ceremony of the DTI Food Festival 2025: Flavors from the Regions at SM Megamall on May 30…
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  • DTI-3, DMW-3 strengthen support for repatriated OFW entreps

    San Fernando, Pampanga – In a bid to boost opportunities for repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) including their families and dependents who are venturing or would like to venture into entrepreneurship, personnel from the Department of Trade and Industry – Region 3 (DTI-3) and the Department of Migrant Workers –…
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  • 2025 Regional Franchising and Financing Forum

    ♦ Date of Release: 03 June 2025
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  • PAES President Dr. Romano Q. Neyra and PDCB Executive Director Doris U. Gacho seated during the ceremonial signing of a memorandum of understanding between PAES and CIAP-PDCB, with a screen behind them displaying the event title and organizational logos.

    CIAP-PDCB and PAES forge partnership to strengthen engineering education with focus on construction contract standards

    03 June 2025, Makati City, Philippines – In a significant step towards enhancing engineering education in the Philippines, the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), through its implementing arm, the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), and the Philippine Association of Engineering Schools (PAES) have officially signed a Memorandum of…
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  • DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque delivers a speech at the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 held at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, with a backdrop displaying the Go Negosyo branding.

    DTI at Creative Entrepreneurship Summit: Creative industries generated PHP1.94 trillion in 2024

    Parañaque City, Philippines—The Philippine creative industries generated an impressive PHP1.94 trillion in value and provided 7.51 million jobs in 2024, announced Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque at the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 on May 31. Secretary Roque underscored the pivotal role of the creative industries…
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