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Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (OSMV) has filed a formal charge and issued a Preliminary Order and/or Preventive Measure Order (POPMO) against PMFTC Inc. on 23 April 2025. The company was found in violation of
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Trade and Industry Secretary, Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque and Economic and Investment Affairs Secretary, Frederick D. Go jointly convened stakeholder consultations with key export leaders in the country to gather insights and formulate strategic measures to strengthen bilateral trade with the US amidst the recently imposed US Reciprocal Tariffs. The consultations
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Makati City, Philippines—On April 10, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) facilitated the Manila visit of POP MART International Group—a global leader in character-based entertainment and designer toy culture. The company explored business opportunities such as retail expansion, investment strategies, and collaborations with Filipino creatives. Facilitated by the DTI’s
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Bureau of Competitive Development (BCD) and in partnership with DTI-Region 1, held the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Integrated Assessors’ Preparatory and Application Development Training from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) International Convention
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Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) reminds the public that the distribution of SHFT’s products—whether for sale or for free—is strictly prohibited, in line with the issued Preliminary Order
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The FOODPhilippines showcase at FOODEX JAPAN 2025 on March 11-14, 2025 resulted in solid deals with major global market players, and rounded out the first quarter series of overseas trade fairs for food by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the lead promotion arm for the Philippine
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Makati City, Philippines—On April 15, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) collaborated on a significant initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) development into the Philippines’ education system. Led by DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque, the DTI donated 10 high-powered computers to the DepEd.
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Pasig City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) concluded its Malikhaing Pinoy: Music Business Masterclass on April 05 with a culminating concert and networking activity at the Meridian International Business, Arts and Technology (MINT) College. This event marked the end of months-long intensive training for 81 emerging music entrepreneurs
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Pasig City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with Meridian International Business, Arts and Technology (MINT) College, celebrated the successful culmination of the Malikhaing Pinoy: Music Business Masterclasses with a graduation ceremony and concert held at the MINT College Pasig Campus on April 05. Driven by Filipino
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Makati City, Philippines—The Philippines is actively courting increased French investment in high-growth sectors, offering attractive incentives and a streamlined business environment, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Speaking at the Philippines-France Business Forum on April 11, Secretary Roque emphasized the country's commitment to strengthening
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