DTI-led ecozone drive secures PHP 66 billion in investments by May 2025

Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), under the Marcos administration, has successfully steered the country’s ecozone development, securing over PHP 66 billion in new and expansion investments by May. This significant achievement, realized through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), underscores the Philippines’ continued rise as a competitive and future-ready investment destination continue reading : DTI-led ecozone drive secures PHP 66 billion in investments by May 2025

DTI, KTNET launch FTA Integrated Platform Roadshow in Laguna, empowering Filipino exporters

Calamba City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Korea Trade Network (KTNET), conducted a regional roadshow and training session on the Philippine Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Integrated Platform at Hotel Marciano on May 20. This roadshow supports the development and implementation of the Philippine FTA Integrated Platform Project. It aims to simplify and digitalize continue reading : DTI, KTNET launch FTA Integrated Platform Roadshow in Laguna, empowering Filipino exporters

DTI reports soaring investment approvals under Marcos, reaching PHP 3.54 trillion since mid-2022

Makati City, Philippines—As the Marcos administration marks its third year in office, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reports continued momentum in investment approvals. This reinforces the Philippines’ position as a hub for smart and sustainable manufacturing and services amid evolving global economic conditions. From July 2022 to April 2025, the Philippines, through the continue reading : DTI reports soaring investment approvals under Marcos, reaching PHP 3.54 trillion since mid-2022

DTI taps top Korean firms to boost PH food and retail investments

Seoul, South Korea—“The Philippines is open for business, and we are committed, aligned, and prepared to grow with our partners,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized during her engagements with Lotte GRS and other leading South Korean conglomerates on May 16. The engagements focused on the conglomerates’ planned investments and continue reading : DTI taps top Korean firms to boost PH food and retail investments

Tradition Reimagined: The Philippines makes historic debut at Révélations Paris 2025

PARIS, France – Under the majestic restored Nave of the Grand Palais in Paris, France, the Philippines will make its much-anticipated debut at the Révélations 2025, the international biennial for fine craft and contemporary creation, taking place from 21 May to 25 May. As the Grand Palais reopens its doors to the global creative community continue reading : Tradition Reimagined: The Philippines makes historic debut at Révélations Paris 2025

PH pushes digital innovation, open trade and sustainable growth at 2025 APEC MRT

Jeju, South Korea—Representing the Philippines under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque highlighted the country’s commitment at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting on May 15. She emphasized leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, strengthening the continue reading : PH pushes digital innovation, open trade and sustainable growth at 2025 APEC MRT

DTI, Google form strategic collaboration to expand tech investments in PH

Jeju, South Korea—As part of the Philippines’ digital transformation priorities, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged with global tech leader Google on May 15 to explore strategic opportunities that will enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and capability. Held on the sidelines of the APEC-MRT 2025, the meeting focused on advancing continue reading : DTI, Google form strategic collaboration to expand tech investments in PH

Philippine Business Forum in Seoul to Showcase Investment Opportunities in Emerging Sectors

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—The Philippine Government, through its Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Seoul, is set to host the Philippine Business Forum on April 7, 2025, bringing together top government officials, industry leaders and stakeholders from the Philippines and Korea to explore lucrative investment opportunities in emerging sectors. continue reading : Philippine Business Forum in Seoul to Showcase Investment Opportunities in Emerging Sectors

The DTI team together with representatives from the Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG), Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), Board of Investments (BOI), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the ASEAN-Korea Centre.

DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps explores joint initiatives with ASEAN-Korea Centre to boost regional economic cooperation 

MAKATI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) through its trade and promotion office in Korea, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Seoul (PTIC-Seoul), recently engaged in a strategic meeting with the ASEAN-Korea Centre, Friday, 17 January 2025.  The ASEAN-Korea Centre strengthens ties between ASEAN member states continue reading : DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps explores joint initiatives with ASEAN-Korea Centre to boost regional economic cooperation