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  • Philippine Roundtable in New York Explores ICT, Education, and Economic Growth

    Philippine Roundtable in New York Explores ICT, Education, and Economic Growth

    New York City, USA — The Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center–New York (PTIC-NY), in partnership with STEMEd Philippines, Inc., and the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) led by Mr. Michael Tiu Lim, successfully hosted an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Roundtable at the…
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  • DTI, LANDBANK unite to fast-track MSME growth with LIFTING financing program

    Left to Right: Landbank of the Philippines Executive Vice President (EVP) Liduvino S. Geron, EVP Leila C. Martin, Landbank President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz,  DTI-ROG Usec. Blesila A. Lantayona, Landbank Vice President Samuel E. Acuña and Senior Vice President Gonzalo Benjamin A. BongolanIn an effort to provide micro, small…
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  • SEIAC unveils 5-year workforce development plan

    The Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC), chaired by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA), has laid out its Technical Working Group’s five-year action plan to develop a skilled Filipino workforce and boost the country’s semiconductor and electronics sector. The…
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  • DTI strengthens standards awareness in Romblon, engages students, LGUs, and local industries through STRACAP Caravan

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), reinforced consumer protection and bolstered the competitiveness of Romblon’s local industries during the STRACAP Caravan’s information and workshop sessions held from September 15 to 19, 2025, gathering over 1,500 participants. Engaging students from Romblon State University…
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  • Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair

    The 27th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair is set to unfold on October 15–19, 2025 at Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. This much-awaited annual event continues its proud tradition of showcasing the creativity, innovation, and sustainability of Central Luzon’s finest Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). With…
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  • DTI and ACPI sign MOU to strengthen support for Philippine animation and creative industries

    Taguig City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council (PCIDC) Secretariat, and the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) formally sealed a landmark partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 30 September 2025, held in conjunction with the ACPI…
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  • DTI implements price freeze in Cebu amid earthquake aftermath

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities across the entire province of Cebu following the aftermath of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake yesterday, September 30. The enforcement is aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully mobilize all government efforts…
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  • DTI-PAB holds nationwide webinar on ISO 15189 orientation

    The Department of Trade and Industry–Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) successfully conducted a two-day online orientation on ISO 15189:2022 – Medical Laboratories: Requirements for Quality and Competence on September 29–30, 2025. The activity gathered more than three hundred participants from medical testing laboratories, assessors, and experts nationwide, reflecting the sector’s strong…
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  • DTI-PAB empowers educational institutions through ISO 21001 EOMS training workshop

    The Department of Trade and Industry–Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) successfully conducted a two-part training workshop on ISO 21001 — Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) last September 15 –17, 2025. Designed to strengthen the capacity of educational institutions nationwide, the activity aimed to promote the adoption of quality management systems aligned…
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  • PAB reinforces commitment to quality through ISO 15189:2022 orientation for DOH clinical laboratories

    In line with the Memorandum of Agreement between the DTI-Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) and the Department of Health (DOH), PAB was invited to provide an orientation on ISO 15189:2022 Medical Laboratories – Requirements for quality and competence during the second batch of awareness sessions for selected DOH Clinical Laboratories. This…
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