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  • ‘Faith Healers’: Unveiling the heart and sacrifice of Filipino doctors in America premieres in Hollywood

    Los Angeles, USA – In the heart of Hollywood, a powerful documentary highlighted the untold sacrifices of Filipino doctors who left their homeland to serve in the United States. Faith Healers, an independent feature documentary, made its world premiere at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on March 7 as part of…
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  • DTI, partners turn over ₱29.76M farm-to-market road to boost Samal’s economy

    Samal City, Davao del Norte —The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially turned over an upgraded farm-to-market road (FMR) in Barangay Tagbitan-ag, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) on March 12, marking the completion of a PHP 29.76 million investment project aimed at bolstering rural economic development in the area. This project…
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  • PH courts Hollywood producers with new film incentives

    Los Angeles, USA — The Philippines is taking bold steps to re-establish its presence in Hollywood, unveiling new incentives to attract international productions and showcase Filipino talent on the world stage. The initiative, dubbed “Expanding the Bridge,” was launched at a high-profile event in Los Angeles, attended by leading Hollywood…
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  • Expanding trade horizons, CITEM’s FOODPhilippines showcases at FOODEX JAPAN 2025

    The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) rounds off its first-quarter overseas food projects with the FOODPhilippines participation in FOODEX JAPAN 2025, happening from March 11 to 14 at the Tokyo Big Sight in the Ariake district of Koto City in Tokyo, Japan. CITEM expects its showcase at…
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  • DTI showcases creativity and industry policies at Kultura Fest 2025

    Muntinlupa City, Philippines—From February 26 to March 2, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Muntinlupa City Government, successfully hosted the Kultura Fest Philippine Trade Fair at Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Alabang. The fair showcased the rich heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of Filipino artisans and businesses…
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  • DTI boosts the bids of Quezon City and Dumaguete City for UNESCO creative cities network membership

    Makati City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reaffirmed its commitment to position the Philippines as a global creative hub by supporting local government units of Quezon City and Dumaguete City in their bids to join the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).  Both cities submitted…
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  • DTI-Laguna, CLDD strengthen Calamba MSMEs through basic pricing and costing and consumer education seminar

    Calamba City, Laguna — On February 27, 2025, the Laguna Provincial Office  of the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Negosyo Centers Majayjay and Rizal, in partnership with the Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Department (CLDD) of Calamba City, hosted a seminar on “Basic Pricing and Costing cum Consumer Education”…
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  • DTI and local partners support footwear MSMEs with tech development

    Liliw, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Laguna Provincial Office, in collaboration with DTI Ilocos Norte and the Local Government Units of Vintar in Ilocos Norte and of Liliw in Laguna, successfully conducted a benchmarking activity focused on “Technology Development Support for the Footwear Industry” on…
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  • DTI, JR East pave modernized PH railways

    Tokyo, Japan — “The Philippines is at a turning point in its infrastructure development. President Marcos has made it clear: the expansion and modernization of our railway system is a priority,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary underscored during her meeting with the executives of East Japan Railway Company…
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  • PH explores expanded collaboration with SpaceX, envisions space-enabled future

    Los Angeles, USA — The Philippine government is accelerating its efforts to bridge the digital divide and explore groundbreaking opportunities in space technology. In a strategic meeting on March 5, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with SpaceX/Starlink executives in Hawthorne, California to discuss expanding satellite broadband…
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