Pasay City, Philippines –– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have signed a memorandum of agreement aimed at bolstering the Philippines' agriculture and fisheries exports. The agreement was formalized during the National Export Congress in Conrad Manila on December 05.

This strategic partnership underscores the government’s commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth by enhancing market access, building capacity, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the export sector.

Aligned with the Philippine Development Plan and the Philippine Export Development Plan 2023-2028, the agreement seeks to address key challenges in the agricultural export sector. By tackling issues such as low productivity, value chain inefficiencies, and high production costs, the initiative aims to foster sustainable agricultural growth and elevate the global market position of Philippine products.

Furthermore, the agreement outlines several important initiatives, including developing export-oriented training programs to equip agribusiness enterprises, streamlining administrative processes to reduce red tape, and conducting trade fairs and investment missions to promote Philippine products internationally.

This joint initiative marks a pivotal step in transforming the Philippine agriculture sector into a dynamic, globally competitive industry, poised to drive economic growth and sustainable development.