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Manila City, Philippines—On July 24, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in National Capital Region following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. "The
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Taguig City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the crucial role of trademarks in fostering the growth and competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first Philippine Trademark Conference 2024 held on July 24. “Trademarks are more than just symbols of brand identity.
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Pasay City, Philippines—On July 23, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual underscored the Philippines' significant economic achievements and growing global partnerships during a panel discussion on food security and economic development, held as part of the post-State of the Nation Address conference. "We in the DTI have
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Makati City, Philippines—Secretary Fred Pascual led the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 43rd anniversary celebration themed "43 Best Years of BLISS: Boundless Legacy of Integrity, Service, and Synergy." The trade chief highlighted the DTI's unwavering commitment to ethical practices, exceptional service, and collaborative partnerships as the driving forces behind
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Manila, Philippines—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized 14 outstanding public and private organizations for their proven dedication to quality management and performance excellence during the 26th Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Conferment Ceremony, July 17. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin conferred the Recognition for Mastery in Quality Management (Level 3) to
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In a strategic move to expand market opportunities for Philippine food exports, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Guangzhou and the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), organized an outbound business mission to Guangzhou, China, held from 19 to
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Manila, Philippines—To safeguard the youth and prioritize public health, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual signed on July 20 the Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 24-03, series of 2024. This order suspends the online sale of vapor products, vapor product devices, and vapor product systems on marketplaces,
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Makati, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the Sari-sari Store Advancement Program, aimed at empowering over one million sari-sari store owners across the Philippines. This transformative initiative, under the banner “Tindahan Mo e-Level Up Mo!”, is set to equip micro-retailers
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San Fernando, Cebu—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual inaugurated a Japanese cement company’s new PHP 12.8 billion production line on July 18. This new facility is expected to bolster cement production in the Philippines and reduce reliance on imports. Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI)’s state-of-the-art plant in
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Makati City, Philippines — Following its latest enforcement of technical regulations for household appliances in Cavite, Bulacan, and Valenzuela City, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its task force Kalasag, has made its three biggest single-day seizures of uncertified appliances in less than three weeks. DTI Secretary Fred
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