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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)
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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,"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tuguegarao City, Philippines—On November 26, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a Consumer Welfare Month Awarding Ceremony at the Negosyo Center Conference Hall, Carig Sur. This event recognized various organizations for their invaluable contributions to advancing consumer welfare in the region. DTI Regional Director for Cagayan Ma. Sofia
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Tuguegarao City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially opened the 2024 Visual Arts Fair and Exhibit last 22 November 2024 at SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown. This fair showcased the heritage, artistry, and local talent of the Cagayan Valley region, and as part of the City’s rich
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Tokyo, Japan—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) spearheaded a strategic Philippine business mission to Japan to enhance the synergy between the two countries’ information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) industries. Held from October 23 to 25, the mission featured a business forum and business-to-business session that showcased the competitive strengths
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Vancouver, Canada—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) led the strong participation of 13 Philippine gaming companies at the External Development Summit (XDS) 2024, which secured USD 14.7 million in revenue sales. Held from September 03 to 06, the event was the foremost international conference for video game developers and
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