Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that its Town, One Product (OTOP) program generated over PHP 1.6 million in sales at Manila FAME 2024. The OTOP pavilion featured the outstanding craftsmanship of 30 Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), showcasing products crafted from sustainable materials and celebrating the rich cultural continue reading : DTI’s OTOP PH champions Filipino artisans, generates PHP 1.6M in sales at Manila FAME 2024

Makati City – The Philippines and Chile have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations with the launch of the  negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This milestone highlights both nations’ commitment to deepen economic collaboration and unlock new opportunities for trade and investment. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. continue reading : PH and Chile launched Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement talks

Mandaluyong City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) showcased the diversity and innovation of the country’s coconut industry at the first COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair held from December 2 to 4. Organized by the DTI-Bureau of Marketing and Development Promotions Office (BMDPO), in collaboration with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and other key stakeholders, the continue reading : DTI champions PH coconut industry at first-ever COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair

Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) championed the Philippines’ growing reputation as a global Halal industry leader during the 7th Philippine National Halal Conference at the World Trade Center from November 14 to 15. With the theme, “Your Gateway to the Fast-Growing Halal in the Asia Pacific Region,” the event fostered partnerships, addressed continue reading : DTI strengthens Philippines’ position in global Halal market at the 7th Philippine National Halal Conference

Makati City, Philippines— On December 2, at the AIM Conference Center, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held the 2024 Wholesale and Retail Trade Forum, where it sought to position the wholesale and retail trade sector for long-term success. “The wholesale and retail trade sector is the backbone of our economy. In 2023, it continue reading : DTI leads charge to future-proof PH retail sector

Makati City, Philippines—Ahead of the holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urges the consumers to prioritize safety by buying certified Christmas lights and fireworks “To ensure a safe and worry-free holiday celebration, we strongly encourage consumers to be vigilant and check the DTI’s official list of certified products before making any purchase. continue reading : DTI to consumers: prioritize safety, buy certified Christmas lights and fireworks

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), has approved a total of PHP 1.58 trillion in investments from January to November 2024. This impressive performance brings the BOI closer to its PHP 1.6 trillion investment approvals target for 2024, with a dramatic 44% increase from PHP continue reading : Investment approvals soar to PHP 1.58T as of November 2024, up by 44% from last year

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its attached agency, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), has achieved a record-breaking PHP201.551 billion in investment approvals for November. This has surpassed the agency’s annual investment target of PHP200 billion, which indicates that investor confidence is at an all-time high. “We laud the performance continue reading : DTI drives record-breaking investment growth in November with PHP201.551 billion PEZA-approved investments