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ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 conducted a training session on lean management and productivity to strengthen the capabilities of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the Wearables and Homestyle Industry Cluster (WHIC), in Western Visayas. This collaboration with the Regional Tripartite
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TARLAC CITY, PHILIPPINES — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual hailed the groundbreaking ceremony of Aboitiz InfraCapital's TARI Estate as a breakthrough in the region's economic landscape. Held on May 7, the ceremony highlighted the crucial role these economic zones play in attracting foreign investment, fostering job
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MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES -- The Philippines showcases a robust economic stature as a premier investment destination for European investors, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual. He made this statement during the 11th European-Philippine Business Dialogue hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
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CITEM partners with Oikos Philippines Only a few weeks left before IFEX Philippines 2024 brings the food community a salu-salo to find the best flavors and ingredients here at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City, Philippines from May 10-12, 2024. The 17th edition of IFEX Philippines marks
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Makati City, Philippines—On May 6, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with the European Union (EU) through the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) during a courtesy call. "Europe is one of the key markets for our trade promotions and
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QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), led the Creative Industries Satellite Account (CISA) Workshop for PSA statisticians, focusing on dynamic mapping and the creative economy, from April 23-26, 2024. The CISA project is central to the Department
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- In a pivotal move to boost economic growth and innovation, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual presented the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Plan 2023-2028 at a sectoral meeting in Malacañang, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Key officials from the Departments
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TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES -- Department of Trade and Industry Secretary (DTI) Fred Pascual urged Filipinos to formally register their businesses following the integration of the DTI’s Business Name Registration System (BNRS) into Taguig City’s Business Permitting and Licensing System (Apollo 2.0). “We aim to encourage more Filipinos to establish and
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MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) celebrated its continued success in establishing a positive and thriving work environment for its employees, as Secretary Pascual announced on April 29 that the DTI has once again been certified as a Great Place To Work®, valid from April
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MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES -- On April 29, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual urged micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to pursue inventive endeavors that advance positive societal transformation. Speaking at the 2024 Gawad Yamang Isip Awards Night, hosted by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines
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