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  • DTI Chief to directly supervise CIAP and PCAB

      To restore integrity and transparency through a major revamp, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, who also serves as Chair of the Construction Industry Association of the Philippines (CIAP), has placed CIAP and its implementing boards, including the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) under…
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  • DTI convenes the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council, advances key creative industries initiatives

    On 18 August 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) chaired the fifth regular meeting of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council (PCIDC) at the DTI Conference Room, Filinvest Building, Makati City. This meeting followed the Council’s Special Meeting on 11 July 2025, where it officially reaffirmed approval of…
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  • PH pushes for market diversification at RCEP symposium in Beijing

    BEIJING, CHINA — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Beijing (PTIC-Beijing), participated in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Economic and Trade Cooperation Symposium held on 15 August 2025 in Beijing, China. The event, organized by the RCEP Industry Cooperation Committee…
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  • Green coconuts hanging from a palm tree, symbolizing the Coconut Philippines Trade Fair 2025 and DTI’s push for high-value, eco-friendly coconut products in the global market.

    DTI launches first-ever national coconut trade fair to boost high-value exports

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has officially opened the Coconut Philippines Trade Fair 2025, the country’s first national trade show dedicated to transforming the Philippine coconut industry from a raw material supplier into a global source of high-value, market-ready products. The groundbreaking fair showcases the creativity and innovation…
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  • DTI-CITEM leads a Philippine delegation to Taiwan for SDG Asia 2025, focusing on sustainability, trade opportunities, and knowledge exchange in renewable energy, smart cities, and circular economy.

    DTI-CITEM: PH enterprises eye global sustainability gains in Taiwan mission

    The Department of Trade and Industry’s Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) will lead a Philippine delegation on a market sensing mission to Taiwan on September 11–13 for SDG Asia 2025 at the Taipei World Trade Center. The mission aims to open new export opportunities for Filipino enterprises…
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  • In photo (L-R): Ms. Lea Sudio, Canada Trade and Channels Marketing Specialist; Mr. Jonard Talamayan, General Manager of Jollibee Yonge and Broadway Branch; Mr. Ryan Mercado, Area Manager of Jollibee Canada District 1; Ms. Rhea Martinez, Area Manager of Jollibee Canada District 3; Mr. Kerwin Orville Tate, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Deputy Consul General; Ms. Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Consul; Ms. Jhoana Feraren, Area Manager of Jollibee Canada District 2; Mr. Mario Tani, Philippine Trade and Invesment Center - Toronto Trade Commissioner

    DTI SME showroom celebrates Filipino pride in Toronto, launches Jollibee exhibit

    Toronto, Canada – The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Toronto continues to promote Filipino businesses in Canada through the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) SME Showroom, a dedicated space at the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Toronto that showcases Philippine products, stories, and brands to boost Philippine…
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  • In photo (L-R): Mr. Mario Tani, PTIC-Toronto Trade Commissioner; Mr. Abraham S. Siu, Pag-IBIG Fund Government Employees Representative; Ms. Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Consul; Mr. Gregorio A. Montenegro, Pag-IBIG Fund Private Employees Representative; Atty. Eduardo Labo Jr, Pag-IBIG Fund Assistant Department Manager of Foreign-Based Offices Operations Department

    PTIC Toronto, Pag-IBIG Fund advance global investment strategy in Canada for Filipino members

    On 23 July 2025, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Toronto of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto engaged with Pag-IBIG Fund to discuss the initial plans of their initiative to grow the Fund’s investment portfolio in Canada and further…
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  • In photo (L-R): Ms. Patricia Alonte-Estrella, LEMFI South East Asia Community Lead-Canada; Mr. Raymund Abog, LEMFI Head of Growth - South East Asia; Mr. Mario Tani, PTIC-Toronto Trade Commissioner; Mr. Philip Daniel, Head of Global Expansion & India; Mr. Paul Albano, GCash International General Manager; Ms. Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Consul; Mr. Anton Mercado, GCash AVP for Strategy Communications

    PTIC-Toronto supports LemFi–GCash collaboration for seamless cross-border transfers

    On 12 July 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Toronto, joined fintech leaders LemFi and GCash in celebrating their new partnership at iSLAS Filipino Cafe & Bar in Toronto. The collaboration aims to provide over one million Filipinos in…
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  • PTIC-Toronto and PCG in Calgary organized an online speed networking session to introduce Canadian and Alberta-based companies to the growing trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines and the ASEAN region. 

    PTIC Toronto, PCG holds first PH-Canada business conference in Calgary

    The Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) in Toronto, in close collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary, organized the first PH-Canada Business Conference & Calgary Stampede Networking event held on 08 July 2025.  The event featured a business conference and online speed networking session that introduced Canadian…
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  • DTI empowers indigenous people in Palawan thru entrepreneurship

    The two-day training featured in-depth sessions on Business Continuity and Resilience Planning, Advanced Financial Management, and Consumer Education, equipping participants with essential skills to strengthen and sustain their small enterprises. Most of the beneficiaries are engaged in seaweed farming and trading in Balabac. The program aims to enhance their business…
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