Mabalacat City, Philippines—On April 03, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque led the launch of an intensified nationwide price monitoring campaign at the Mabalacat Public Market. The visit reinforced the agency’s expanded efforts to closely monitor the prices and availability of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) across all regions. The continue reading : DTI ramps up consumer protection with nationwide price monitoring launch in Mabalacat City
Manila City, Philippines—In a decisive move against the illicit trade of unregistered and non-compliant vape products, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., stood with the chiefs of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Manila on April 07. Together, they conducted continue reading : President Marcos backs DTI, DOF, and BOC in vape condemnation at Port of Manila
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with SM City Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Uptown and SM CDO Downtown, successfully conducted two Business Continuity Plan (BCP) training sessions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from March 20 to 28, respectively. The key topics and workshops included understanding business continue reading : DTI, SM train entrepreneurs on business continuity plan
Pampanga and Bulacan, Philippines—On April 02,Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque has strategically leveraged the burgeoning economic potential of Bulacan and Pampanga by strengthening partnerships with their respective Chambers of Commerce and Industry. This initiative aims to accelerate regional economic prosperity through the DTI’s core strategic priorities, capitalizing on significant infrastructure continue reading : DTI Secretary Roque strengthens ties with chambers for Bulacan and Pampanga economic boom
When nurtured in a supportive environment, entrepreneurs flourish. Take the case of Marie Claire Bince, the entrepreneur behind Purple Craft and an embodiment of resilience and innovation. Marie Claire started Purple Craft CDO with a focus on scrapbooking. However, she had to quickly adapt and reinvent the business when the pandemic hit in 2020. “With continue reading : Women in Business: The Journey of Purple Craft
Pampanga City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque presented financial assistance and livelihood kits to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Luzon at a townhall meeting on April 2. “We firmly believe that MSMEs are the very lifeblood of our national economy. Across the Philippines, they are the primary continue reading : DTI Secretary Roque presents assistance awards to Central Luzon MSMEs
The FOODPhilippines participation organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) was able to pull in a collective US$135.587M in total sales for its 20th engagement at Gulfood 2025. Nineteen FOODPhilippines exhibitors brought an impressive showcase of the country’s premium F&B offerings in tune with today’s global call for healthy, inclusive, and continue reading : CITEM takes PH food to global frontier, lands US$135.59M in total sales at Gulfood 2025
Quezon City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as chair of the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a joint price and supply monitoring operation in Quezon City markets on March 31. With emphasis on pork and imported rice prices, this initiative aimed to ensure fair pricing of continue reading : DTI, DA monitor prices of pork, rice and other goods in QC markets
Makati City, Philippines—On 31 March, the Bureau of Competitive Development (BCD) and Creative Industries Development Office (CIDO) culminated their Women’s Month celebration with a day dedicated to empowerment, creativity, and solidarity. This event highlighted the role of women in the creative industries, underscoring the importance of support, collaboration, and inclusivity, aligned with the theme, “Babae sa continue reading : Empowering Women, Elevating Creativity: BCD, CIDO celebrates women’s month with empowerment and creativity
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to highlight the strength and creativity of Filipino enterprises at the 2025 Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair, which will take place from April 9 to 13 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls 1-3. Led by the DTI’s Bureau of Market Development, Promotions & OTOP (DTI-BMDPO), continue reading : DTI to spotlight Filipino food innovation at the 2025 Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair