DTI backs POPMART expansion, supports entry into PH market

Makati City, Philippines—On April 10, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) facilitated the Manila visit of POP MART International Group—a global leader in character-based entertainment and designer toy culture. The company explored business opportunities such as retail expansion, investment strategies, and collaborations with Filipino creatives. Facilitated by the DTI’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center continue reading : DTI backs POPMART expansion, supports entry into PH market

PH healthcare firms shines, bags USD79M in HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in the Las Vegas

Las Vegas, USA—Philippine healthcare companies secured a total of USD 79 million in actual and potential sales at the recent HIMMS Global Health Conference and Exhibition, underscoring the country’s growing presence in the global Healthcare Information Management Services (HIMS) industry. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and the continue reading : PH healthcare firms shines, bags USD79M in HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in the Las Vegas

Commercial Counsellor Glenn Penaranda (7th from left) of PTIC Beijing and some of the GIC participants.

DTI spotlights the Philippines, igniting global interest as Asia’s next big investment hub

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Beijing (PTIC-Beijing), continues to establish the Philippines’ position as a key investment destination in Asia with its participation in the Global Investment Council (GIC) Chinese New Year 2025 Reception held on 19 March 2025.  During the Panel Discussion at the Reception, PTIC-Beijing continue reading : DTI spotlights the Philippines, igniting global interest as Asia’s next big investment hub

‘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 the Manila International Film Festival continue reading : ‘Faith Healers’: Unveiling the heart and sacrifice of Filipino doctors in America premieres in Hollywood

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 producers, directors, and industry executives. continue reading : PH courts Hollywood producers with new film incentives

City skyline with cloud and WiFi connection symbols, representing technology and connectivity.

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 connectivity across the country and continue reading : PH explores expanded collaboration with SpaceX, envisions space-enabled future

Flags of the Philippines and Japan merged, representing a meeting with retail and leisure giants in Japan.

DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

Tokyo, Japan—On March 04, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for continue reading : DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

A group photograph of four individuals: Mr. Seiji Imai, Chairman of the Japan-Asia Relations Committee of Keizai Doyukai, Secretary Cristina A. Roque, PHILJEC President and CEO Richard Albert I. Osmond, and PHILJEC Chairman Alfred V. Ty.

DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

Tokyo, Japan –– On March 4, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged senior executives of Japan’s biggest industry organizations, Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai, in a dialogue on Philippine-Japan economic relations anchored on mutual economic growth and collective solutions to new challenges brought about by dynamic changes in the global continue reading : DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

A group photo of eight individuals: four Japanese representatives and four Philippine trade officials. From left to right, they are are Mr. Yohei Kurisu, Mr. Shigeo Fukuda, Mr. Satoru Wachi, Mr. Shuichiro Ikemoto, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque, Special Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay, DTI Assistant Secretary Englebert Josef Chua, and DTI Assistant Secretary May Niña Celynne Layug.

PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan––”The Philippines is committed to building a future powered by renewable energy and sustainable innovation,” declared Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. This came during a series of high-level meetings with Sumitomo Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, and Chodai Co., Ltd., organized last March 3. These engagements renewed the country’s commitment continue reading : PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo