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DTI, TikTok collab to revolutionize Filipino enterprises with digital boost
April 03, 2025Makati City, Philippines—On March 28, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and ByteDance Philippines, Inc., the operator of TikTok, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the necessary digital skills and innovative online selling strategies. Led by DTI Secretary Cristina A.…Read More -
DTI highlights Digital Arts’ role in the creative economy at the NDAA 2024
April 02, 2025Taguig City, Philippines—On March 27, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held the ceremony for the National Digital Arts Awards (NDAA) 2024 at the Maybank Theatre, Bonifacio Global City. The event brought together industry leaders, government officials, and young creatives. In her keynote speech, Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza D.…Read More -
Philippines and Indonesia Explore Halal Certification Collaboration to Strengthen Trade and Cultural Ties
April 02, 2025On 11 February 2025, Commercial Counsellor Jollan Llaneza paid a courtesy visit to the Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH). The courtesy visit is a joint call with the National Commission of Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) delegation. DTI Jakarta conveyed the interest of the Philippines to pursue a mutual recognition agreement…Read More -
Enhancing livelihoods and promoting food security: DTI MIMAROPA reintroduces intensive food safety program for MSMEs
April 02, 2025The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MIMAROPA, in collaboration with the DTI Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), launched the 2025 run of the Food Connect Program to capacitate more entrepreneurs in securing the License to Operate (LTO) and Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) from the Philippine Food and…Read More -
DTI Secretary Roque: CREATE MORE law key to transforming PH manufacturing sector
March 31, 2025Makati City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque underscored the transformative role of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) law in strengthening the Philippines’ manufacturing sector. During a high-level forum on March 28, Secretary Roque…Read More -
DTI Chief at Thailand Week 2025: Thailand, PH’s key ally in ASEAN trade growth
March 31, 2025Taguig City, Philippines—Thailand remains one of the Philippines’ top trading partners in the region, according to Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque. This came during the opening ceremony of Thailand Week 2025, Mach 27. “In 2023, bilateral trade between our two nations reached nearly USD 10 billion,…Read More -
DTI Secretary Roque champions women’s leadership in trade at SheTrades Philippines Exporters’ Handbook Launch
March 31, 2025Makati City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque called for women’s economic empowerment at the launch of the groundbreaking SheTrades Philippines Exporters’ Handbook, March 27. “Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda, we are determined to create an economy that empowers every Filipino, especially…Read More -
PH rises as Asian growth leader, fueled by empowered entrepreneurs—DTI Secretary Roque
March 31, 2025Manila City, Philippines—”We are emerging as one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies—with strong consumer confidence, a dynamic workforce, and a new generation of Filipino entrepreneurs brimming with courage, creativity, and resilience,” Secretary Cristina A. Roque underscored during the Asia MSME Forum 2025 on March 27. “In these crucial times when global…Read More -
Beyond Boundaries: Women-led IP association breaking new ground in wearables and home design
March 31, 2025Davao del Norte, Philippines—In the quiet yet culturally rich lands of New Corella, a woman’s dedication has sparked a movement that uplifts and protects indigenous heritage. Nene Omos Luayon, a proud member of the Manguangan Tribe of the Indigenous People (IP) community, has dedicated over 13 years working as a community organizer.…Read More -
DTI 7 launches STARTUPISLAND.PH Cohort 8, empowering 16 new startups
March 31, 2025Central Visayas, 28 March 2025 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 7, in collaboration with implementation partners The Company and Dual Story, officially launched the eighth cohort of the STARTUPISLAND.PH (SIPH) program, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region and beyond. With 16…Read More
