Manila City, Philippines — On December 3, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque hosted a welcome dinner for World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the occasion of her first visit to the Philippines. This landmark event marked the start of a series of high-level engagements during Director-General’s visit, aimed continue reading : DTI Chief welcomes WTO Director-General, highlights PH role in global trade
The Department of Trade and Industry issues an order imposing provisional safeguard duties at P400/MT or P16.00 per 40 kg bag in the form of cash bond for 200 days on imports of Ordinary Portland Cement under ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) Code 2523.29.90 and Blended Cement under AHTN Code 2523.90.00. This decision is based continue reading : DTI orders the imposition of Provisional Safeguard Duty on Imported Cement
Taguig City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supervised the destruction of PHP 289,000 worth of non-compliant safety belts at a warehouse on February 10. This measure halted the distribution of substandard products in the market and ensure consumer protection.“Safety belts are essential to avoid road accidents, and any failure to meet established minimum continue reading : DTI orders destruction of nearly PHP 300K worth of substandard safety belts
PTTC-GMEA marks its 38th year of advancing MSME development through training and capacity-building initiatives. The upcoming Founding Anniversary on February 26-27, 2025, will highlight the role of innovation, digital transformation, and skills development in strengthening businesses under the theme “Train & Thrive: Empowering MSMEs in Bagong Pilipinas.” The Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME continue reading : PTTC-GMEA celebrates 38 years of empowering MSMEs and exporters through innovation and training
Pasay City, Philippines–– On February 20, The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the cookbook “Kayumanggí: A Kaleidoscope of Filipino Flavors and Traditions” at Sheraton Manila Hotel. This landmark event affirmed the significance of Filipino gastronomy and culinary practices in preserving cultural heritage and driving economic development. It was in line with the DTI’s push continue reading : DTI champions Filipino culinary heritage with Kayumanggí cookbook launch
The excitement continues for the upcoming IFEX Philippines 2025 in May as nominations for the KATHA Awards for Food 2025 by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) kicked off this February. The KATHA Awards for Food has been part of the IFEX Philippines’ food landscape since its inception in 2015. For the continue reading : Inspiring innovation and creativity, CITEM’s KATHA Awards 2025 Nominations for Food now in full swing
Makati City, Philippines––The Department of Trade and Industry-Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (DTI-CIAP) formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the National Security Council (NSC) on February 21 to establish a comprehensive assessment of national security threats in construction projects. With the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (DTI-CIAP-PCAB) as a witness, the MOA aims to continue reading : DTI inks MOA with NSC, strengthens security framework for construction projects
Manila City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the British Council Philippines, hosted an in-country session of the ASEAN-UK Creative Economy (ACE) Hybrid Creative Economy Policy Training Programme on February 12 at the First United Building in Escolta Street. Developed by the British Council, in partnership with Cultural Associates Oxford, the program continue reading : DTI, British Council host immersive creative placemaking session in Escolta
A total of 19 FOODPhilippines exhibitors, led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), are currently showcasing the country’s top food export Halal-friendly products to Gulfood 2025, considered the largest gathering for food brands and innovation. Happening from February 17-21, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab continue reading : CITEM brings Halal-food and other healthy offerings to Gulfood 2025 in Dubai, UAE
Victoria, Laguna — Pursuant to the Presidential Decree No. 1572 (PD 1572), Series of 1978, the Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) inspected service and repair enterprises (SREs) for renewal of their SRE accreditation on February 29, 2024, in San Pablo City and Alaminos, Laguna. Seven (7) SREs were visited for continue reading : DTI-Laguna Inspects Service and Repair Shops in San Pablo City and Alaminos