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Pasay City, Philippines—To bolster micro, small, and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) resilience and market reach, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and SM Prime Holdings Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on business continuity planning (BCP) and a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the One Town One Product (OTOP)
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced the 2024 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair, scheduled to take place at the Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th level, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, from July 3 to 7, 2024. A Decade of Celebrating Filipino Food Now in its 10th year, the National
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Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its MSME Development Group (MDG), has partnered with TikTok Shop Philippines to propel Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into the digital age with the “Camp Asenso” learning session. Held at the DTI head office from June 24 to 25, the
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -- Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’ and DTI Secretary Fred Pascual’s successful visit to Melbourne, which yielded USD1.53 billion in business agreements, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Sydney (PTIC Sydney), lauded the recent grant of a mining permit to Perth-based
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MAKATI CITY— Strengthening the economic cooperation between the Philippines and Osaka business community, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman Alfredo E. Pascual received the delegation of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in a courtesy call to the DTI Secretary led
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A delegation of 17 Philippine business enterprises will return to the 2023 edition of China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the 6th consecutive time with the theme “Share the love for Philippine flavors.” Anchored on the increasing popularity that Durian is enjoying in China, the delegation will put a spotlight
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The Department of Trade and Industry – Strategic Trade Management Office (DTI-STMO) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on 04 September 2023 to strengthen collaboration areas on trade facilitation of strategic goods. The signing of the MOA was led by key officials, including Dr.
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MAKATI CITY–On 27 September 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual underscored the country’s competitive advantages that make it an ideal investment destination during the HSBC Philippines’ 2023 Flagship Event held at Makati Shangri-La Manila. The DTI Chief emphasized the government’s efforts to champion economic policies and
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Highlighting the strong partnership between Malaysia and the Philippines, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the country’s best asset–its young, skilled, and tech-savvy human capital during the Philippine Business Opportunities Forum held on July 27. He further stressed that mid-tier Malaysian companies
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA—On Thursday, 27 July 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. together with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual attended a series of meetings with Malaysian businesses, which forms part of the President's State Visit to Malaysia. The Philippines and Malaysia have a longstanding bilateral relationship
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