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Lanao del Norte, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined in a series of turnover ceremonies under the Timbangan ng Bayan (TNB) program to select local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao. The turnover ceremonies were part of “Tamang Timbangan, Para Hindi Kulang” project, which provided branded, caged, five-kilo weighing
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Davao Del Sur, Philippines– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic about the continued growth of the province’s coffee industry following the launch of the Davao del Sur State College (DSSC)-Regional Coffee Innovation Center (RCIC) and Museum last February 20. Launched in Digos City, this facility is the
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Taipei, Taiwan — The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Taipei (PTIC-Taipei) in collaboration with Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Kaohsiung, and Department of Trade and Industry Region 5 (DTI-R5) organized the Philippine pavilion alongside Orgullo Kan Bicol (OKB), PhilExport, and Taiwanese importers for a community fair in Kaohsiung
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Beijing, China — The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Beijing (PTIC-Beijing) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) actively participated in the 3rd China International New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Supply Chain Conference and Going Global Forum on 21 February 2025, showcasing the Philippines' competitive advantages in the global
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Laguna, Philippines—This month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues its mission of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and protecting consumer rights through a series of significant initiatives that took place across the province. Leading the line-ups of projects, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program was launched to
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Laguna, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the CARD-MRI Development Institute, Inc. (CMDI), launched its first livelihood training program this year in Bay, Laguna on February 19. The program attracted micro-entrepreneurs from across the Southern Tagalog region. Titled “Business Compliance and Workplace Efficiency: Registration, Licensing, and
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Cebu City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully connected 16 Cebu-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with MR. D.I.Y. Malaysia, a leading home improvement retailer, during a business-to-business (B2B) market matching session on February 14. This initiative underscores the DTI's commitment to boosting local businesses by connecting
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DTI reaffirms support for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program in San Pedro, Laguna, promoting affordable, high-quality produce from local farmers and MSMEs through a collaborative effort with various government agencies. Laguna, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reaffirmed its commitment to the government’s flagship farm-to-consumer program, Kadiwa ng Pangulo
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Palawan, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is enforcing a price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke’s Point, and Aborlan. This action followed the declarations of a state of calamity in those area due to the devastating effects of a persistent shear line. The declarations
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DTI Laguna Provincial Director Christian Ted O. Tungohan and Pakil Municipal Mayor Vincent L. Soriano discuss the launch of the "Timbangan ng Bayan" initiative in Pakil, Laguna, aimed at promoting fair trade practices and consumer rights. Laguna, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with Rizal Commercial
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