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  • Bountiful Trades and Bright Futures!: the FIESTA HARAYA: Likha at Husay Assessment

    Antipolo City, 30 January, 2025—50 participants composed of MSMEs from the food and non-food sectors, along with representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rizal, gathered to reflect on the success of the FIESTA HARAYA: LIKHA at HUSAY event held last year in the Province of Cavite. With…
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  • DTI-Laguna participated in the nationwide simultaneous conduct of DA-DOLE Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Calauan

    Calauan, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through Negosyo Center Calauan, joined forces with national offices, i.e., Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the Local Government Unit of Calauan, and participated in a nationwide simultaneous run of Kadiwa…
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  • DTI Chief: Philippines leads efforts for a more integrated and resilient Indo-Pacific

    Quezon City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized the Philippines’ push towards a more integrated, resilient, and sustainable Indo-Pacific region at the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum on February 4. The DTI chief emphasized to the attending global leaders the critical role of free, fair, and open…
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  • DTI reinforces MSME commitment with successful Kadiwa ng Pangulo launch in Bay, Laguna

    Bay, Laguna—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the successful launch of Kadiwa ng Pangulo on January 31, 2025. This initiative provides an important platform for local producers to facilitate access to fresh, high-quality,…
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  • DTI-Laguna intensifies price and supply monitoring of BNPCs in San Pedro City

    Victoria, Laguna– The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its Consumer Protection Division (CPD), conducted a routine monitoring of price and supply of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) on January 28, 2025 in San Pedro City, Laguna. Four (4) private supermarkets and grocery stores…
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  • 14 vape manufacturers and importers, suspended due to non-compliance with RA11900 packaging requirements

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended 14 manufacturers and importers of Vaporized  Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products for violating the packaging and health warning requirements under RA11900 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.” These companies violated Section 4(d) of RA11900, which mandates compliance with internal…
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  • PTIC Dubai promotes upcoming UAE business mission to Manila

    On January 22, 2025, Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Dubai Trade Commissioner Vichael Angelo Roaring presented the Philippines’ priority trade and investment offerings to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) business community during a business opportunities briefing at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.  Under its New Horizons program, Dubai Chambers…
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  • DTI 7, PortCalls to hold 4th Visayas Shipping Conference and Exhibit in Cebu

    Cebu City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with PortCalls, will hold the 4th Visayas Shipping Conference and Exhibit at the City Sports Club on 27 February. This one-day event, themed “Visayas Trade Logistics: Navigating a Competitive Landscape,” will address key issues facing logistics industry and highlight…
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  • Trade Chief courts UK investors and stakeholders, eyes premier hub status for PH

    Makati City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque laid out strategies to strengthen the United Kingdom and the Philippines’ (UK-PH) economic ties at the “Forecasting 2025: UK-PH Economic Perspectives” on January 30. These initiatives are central to the DTI’s broader campaign to establish the Philippines as…
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  • DTI Rizal Enhances MSME Support with SHARP Innovation and 2025 Strategic Goals

    Antipolo City, 24 January 2025 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rizal, through its Business Development Division (BDD), recently held a SHARP Retooling Orientation for Business Counselors, marking a significant step toward improving its support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Rizal. The SHARP (Systematic Harmonized…
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