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 through its “Kultura at Negosyo” continue reading : DTI showcases creativity and industry policies at Kultura Fest 2025
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 their applications on March 01, continue reading : DTI boosts the bids of Quezon City and Dumaguete City for UNESCO creative cities network membership
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 (JR East) on March 04. continue reading : DTI, JR East pave modernized PH railways
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
Los Angeles, USA—The Philippines is strategically positioning itself as a rising force in the global aerospace and satellite technology landscape, initiating high-level discussions with Boeing to accelerate its economic and digital transformation. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged Boeing Satellite Systems on March 4th at their El Segundo, California facility to deepen continue reading : DTI eyes aerospace & satellite push with Boeing partnership talks
Taguig City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and SM Supermalls reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing gender equality and empowering women at the fifth annual International Women’s Day Summit, held on March 7, at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura. The summit served as a powerful platform for advancing conversations on leadership, inclusivity, and continue reading : DTI joins SM Supermalls to champion women’s empowerment
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
SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines — On March 5, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a simultaneous price monitoring for imported rice across various public markets in the region. This region-wide initiative underscores the DTI’s commitment to its mandate of protecting consumers and maintaining fair pricing for essential commodities, particularly rice. The DTI’s monitoring efforts continue reading : DTI conducts simultaneous price monitoring for imported rice in SOCCSKSARGEN
Muntinlupa City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded around PHP 1 million in sales from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Western Visayas during the recently concluded KULTURA Fest: Philippine Trade Fair 2025, held at Festival Mall in Alabang. About 30 MSMEs from Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental showcased their premium continue reading : Western Visayas MSMEs rake in PHP 1M sales at Kultura Fest Trade Fair
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