Seoul, South Korea—In a strategic move to advance Filipino products and businesses into the global market, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque inaugurated the DTI SME Showroom on May 14 at the PDOT Showroom, President Hotel. Driven by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for a globally competitive and inclusive Bagong continue reading : DTI brings Filipino soul to Seoul with SME Showroom launch
Taguig City, Philippines–The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through policy reform, innovation and digital transformation during the CRIF’s VIA Vendor Fair 2025 at SMX Aura on May 8. The event, themed “VIA the Right Path: Accelerating Business Growth through Compliance and Sustainable Practices,” underscored the continue reading : DTI strengthens enterprise competitiveness through innovation push at VIA Vendor Fair 2025
MANILA CITY – On 8 May 2025, the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), represented by Engr. Jocelyn C. Carrasco, Engr. Nikki C. Najarro, and Engr. Renz Maverick E. Alcance, recently met with Atty. John Alexander S. Belderol, Officer-in-Charge Executive Director of the National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO) under the Office of the Secretary of continue reading : PDCB and DPWH-NBCDO Talks About the National Building Code of the Philippines
Makati City, Philippines—Big enterprises have a responsibility to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) move up the value chain, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. She emphasized this during the formal signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the DTI, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), and the Jollibee Group continue reading : DTI, Jollibee ink pact to upsize MSMEs
Taguig City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque strongly endorsed the RCBC x BahAI Real Estate Financing and Property-Matching Platform launch on May 6. This digital solution efficiently assists the economic reintegration of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by streamlining the homeownership process in the Philippines. “This project fits perfectly with President continue reading : Trade Chief backs new RCBC x BahAI platform to boost OFWs economic stability
Mandaluyong City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to bring the diverse products and cultural identity of the Bicol region to the national spotlight with the return of Orgullo kan Bikol (OKB) Trade Fair. The fair will take place from May 15 to 18 at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza. Now continue reading : DTI’s “OKB” fair spotlights Bicol finest at Shangri-La
MARIKINA CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the National Development Company (NDC) officially launched the Philippine Innovation Hub – Marikina Enterprise Center (iHub-MEC) on April 29, 2025 at the NACIDA Compound. This milestone marks a bold step in the government’s continuing efforts to decentralize innovation and spur inclusive continue reading : DTI, NDC launch the Philippine Innovation Hub in Marikina
Makati City, Philippines—On May 02, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a high-level meeting to discuss the “Future of Jobs Accelerator for MSME Development in the Philippines” at the DTI Boardroom in Makati City. This initiative demonstrates the country’s continued engagement with the World Economic Forum (WEF), following Secretary Cristina A. Roque’s participation continue reading : DTI strengthens ties with World Economic Forum on Future of Jobs Accelerator Program for PH enterprises
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expressed its support on the strategic initiatives to strengthen Halal development in the Bicol region, underscoring strong national support for tapping into the USD 7.7 trillion growing global market. The DTI’s role was demonstrated during a courtesy call on April 29, attended by Muslim sultans and continue reading : DTI outlines support to boost Bicol’s Halal industry, taps Muslim leaders as key partners
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, successfully organized the Post-Animahenasyon: Creative Mentoring and Pitching Competition on April 30. This key initiative of the DTI’s Creative Industries Development Office (CIDO) under the Malikhaing Pinoy continue reading : DTI, ACPI, FDCP empower Filipino animators through mentoring and pitching competition