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  • DTI-3 celebrates 2025 National Women’s Month with empowering activities for women entrepreneurs

    In line with the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration themed “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas”, the Department of Trade and Industry – Regional Office 3 (DTI-3) reaffirms its commitment to empowering women across all sectors. This year’s observance underscores the important role of women…
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  • DTI gears up for 2025 with USD76B investment pipeline

    Manila, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is driving a robust investment pipeline to strengthen the Philippines’ position as a top destination for global investors in 2025. Spearheading this effort is the DTI’s Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC), which has actively engaged with investors on 247 investment leads and…
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  • DTI taps Meta for enhanced e-commerce oversight

    Taguig City, Philippines—Working to improve the monitoring of online marketplaces, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) and E-Commerce Bureau (ECB), connected with Facebook Meta on March 7. The meeting with Meta centered on the onboarding of its Consumer Policy Channel (CPC), a…
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  • DTI Chief hails key investment facilitators, highlights whole-of-nation collaboration to sustain economic momentum

    Manila City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque led the inaugural Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan Awarding Ceremony to honor top government agencies and private sector partners for their vital role in driving high-impact investments that shape the Philippines’ economic landscape, March 13. “Today, we will not…
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  • DTI highlights enterprise development and consumer protection in “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas”

    Leyte, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) touted its various programs for small business development and consumer protection during a recent appearance on “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” held on March 11. Representing the DTI, Region 8 Director Celerina T. Bato served as the guest speaker on the…
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  • DTI Cebu, DTI Rizal facilitate learning visit & material sourcing for REMAI MSMEs

    CEBU – Around eighteen (18) micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Rizal Exporters and Manufacturers Association, Inc. (REMAI) embarked on a learning visit and material sourcing for wearables and homestyle in Cebu on February 18-20, 2025. This initiative aimed to enhance product quality, foster innovation, and expand market…
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  • DTI 7 empowers women entrepreneurs, 92% of MSMEs assisted in 2025 women-led

    CENTRAL VISAYAS – The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 (DTI 7) continues to champion gender and development (GAD) through its unwavering support for women entrepreneurs. As part of its celebration for Women’s Month, DTI 7 highlights its impact on women-led businesses in the past two years. As of…
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  • DTI, DORSU launch first packaging and labeling facility for Davao Oriental enterprises

    Mati City, Davao Oriental — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Davao Oriental State University (DORSU), has officially launched the first Shared Service Facility (SSF) on MAterials DEvelopment and INnovation in DAvao Oriental Fabrication Laboratory, known as MADE in DAVLAB. This initiative, themed “ARegenerative Path for…
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  • DTI Chief reinforces ties with Slovenia, open doors for long-term economic collaborations

    Taguig City, Philippines— “It is my honor to welcome all of you to the Philippines-Slovenia Business Forum—a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between our two nations. We are not just opening a dialogue; we are building bridges of collaboration, investment, and shared prosperity,” Department of Trade and Industry…
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  • DTI opens 8th OTOP Philippines store in Cagayan Valley

    Tuguegarao City, Philippines—Authenticity, craftsmanship, and innovation come alive as the 8th One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Store in Cagayan Valley has officially opened its doors on March 11. Located at the Gasat Hall at the Provincial Capitol of Cagayan, this vibrant space brings a curated selection of the region’s…
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