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DTI ensures stable price of basic commodities in calamity-declared regions
October 01, 2025The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ensured that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storms (STS) Nando and Opong remained stable with sufficient supply. Based on the latest situational report, the DTI Regional Operations Group confirmed stable supply in affected regions,…Read More -
DTI seizes PHP 13M worth of uncertified home appliances
October 01, 2025The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) confiscated more than 3,000 pieces of uncertified and non-compliant household appliances, worth Php 13,217,903 during a recent enforcement operation in Bulacan. Among the confiscated items were electric kettles, fans, pressure cookers, rice cookers, multi-cookers, induction cookers, and blenders. The enforcement action was prompted…Read More -
Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo 2025 showcased visual arts, performing arts, and traditional cultural expressions
October 01, 2025Taguig City, Philippines — September 6, 2025, marked the fourth day of the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo (MPEx) 2025, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at SMX Convention Aura Premier, BGC. The day’s events highlighted the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Traditional Cultural Expressions domains. As part…Read More -
Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo 2025 day 3 highlighted publishing, regional creativity, and indigenous knowledge
October 01, 2025Taguig City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) third day of the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo (MPEx) 2025 featured events that highlighted the diversity and creativity of Filipino cities, showcased vital intellectual property knowledge, and celebrated the power of storytelling in publishing. Held at SMX Aura Premier,…Read More -
DTI Philippines, Thailand’s CEA forge partnership to boost creative economy
October 01, 2025Bangkok, Thailand — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG) and the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) of Thailand formalized their commitment to advance collaboration in the creative industries on 18 September 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The partnership, led by DTI – CIG Assistant…Read More -
DTI, ITC officially conclude the EU Climate Competitiveness Project
September 29, 2025Makati City, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and International Trade Centre (ITC) conducted the concluding workshop for the EU-funded Climate Competitiveness Project in the Philippines last 18 September 2025 in Makati City. The event brought together over 50 participants from government agencies, industry,…Read More -
Ecothon Philippines 2025 showcases Filipino startups driving sustainable innovation
September 29, 2025Makati City, Philippines — 11 September 2025. Fourteen of the country’s most promising startups pitched their innovative business models at the 2025 Ecothon in the Philippines Demo Day, held at the Dusit Thani Manila, marking the culmination of weeks of rigorous training and mentorship designed to help eco-entrepreneurs refine their…Read More -
MICRO businesses to get DTI Trustmark for FREE; SMALL businesses to get Trustmark at 50% OFF
September 29, 2025In line with the implementation of the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reiterates that the initial Trustmark registration fee is free for all DTI-registered micro enterprises. The registration fees are broken down as follows: Micro enterprises with total assets of up to three million pesos…Read More -
![[IN PHOTO (from left to right): Ms. Ariane Monique Balaoing, PDCB; Exec. Dir. Doris U. Gacho, PODCB; Engr. Juvan V. Matuguinas, Davao City EO; Engr. Osler Ryan Imboy, Davao del Norte Provincial EO; Engr. Arch-Deo Naluan, Davao City EO; Engr. Chona Arocha, Davao City EO; Engr. Manuel D. Cellona, Davao City EO; Mr. Giovann Mikhael C. dela Rosa, PDCB; Engr. Ruel Dumadag, Davao Oriental PEO and Engr. Francis Erl Bahandi, Davao Oriental PEO]](https://dti-prod.beesites.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PDCB-holds-dialogue-with-Davao-LGUs-and-learning-session-with-contractors-at-PHILCONSTRUCT-Mindanao-2025-300x120.jpg)
PDCB holds dialogue with Davao LGUs and learning session with contractors at PHILCONSTRUCT Mindanao 2025
September 25, 2025Davao City, Philippines — The Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), an implementing arm of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), successfully conducted two events at the sidelines of PHILCONSTRUCT Mindanao 2025 to advance evidence-based policymaking and strengthen the contractors’ capacity…Read More -
DTI Philippines, Thailand’s CEA forge partnership to boost creative economy
September 25, 2025Bangkok, Thailand — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG) and the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) of Thailand formalized their commitment to advance collaboration in the creative industries on 18 September 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.The partnership, led by DTI – CIG Assistant Secretary…Read More
