Press Statements
View statements from the Department as well as local and international trade partners.
On the Q1 2025 GDP Growth The Q1 2025 GDP figures reflects the Philippine economy's robust resilience, fueled by strong consumer spending and the dynamic contributions of our industries. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognizes this growth as a testament to the dedication of Filipino businesses and consumers,
Read more On the Special ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting Today, I met with my fellow ASEAN Economic Ministers for a special virtual session to discuss pressing global developments, specifically the United States’ recent imposition of unilateral tariffs. Our session aimed to forge a unified regional response on the 90-day suspension of reciprocal
Read more On the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is diligently monitoring and assessing the potential impact of the United States' recent imposition of 17% reciprocal tariffs on the Philippine economy. While our initial analysis indicates that the direct impact may be
Read more A Joint Statement between the Philippines and the United Kingdom concluding the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee. On Monday 17 March, the Philippines and the UK held the inaugural Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting. The Ministerial JETCO reflects a commitment from both governments to upgrade the growing
Read more On behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), I extend my warmest greetings to all Filipino women as we celebrate National Women's Month this March. The past six months have enabled us at DTI to plot our strategic priorities and strategic actions. In line with the administration’s socioeconomic
Read more As we mentioned, we watch closely the daily reports on cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant. We study the data and hear advice from our health experts, balancing it with the economy and livelihood. In yesterday’s meeting, unfortunately, the numbers presented showed increasing Delta variant cases, especially in some cities
Read more 02 December 2020 via Facebook Live Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat! We would like to give a huge welcome to everyone attending the Metro Fiesta Online Fair 2020! The Metro Fiesta event is the annual regional trade fair of the National Capital Regional Office of the
Read more 1 December 2020 via EventRegist [Acknowledgements] Ladies and gentlemen, a good day to you all. I hope everyone is keeping themselves safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for joining this forum, which signals our desire to recover and invigorate business activity between the Philippines and Japan. PH
Read more 1 December 2020 via Online [Acknowledgements] Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. The country’s new investment promotion brand, “Make it Happen in the Philippines,” is more than just a brand or a tagline. It speaks of who we are as Filipinos and as a government. It highlights our genuine Filipino trait
Read more 30 November 2020 via RunTheWorld [Acknowledgments] First of all, I’d like to thank everyone for inviting us to this HORASIS Asia Meeting; thank you for giving us the honor to speak before this gathering of the region’s most senior leaders in business and government. Definitely, the present pandemic has caused
Read more As delivered, 27 November 2020 via Zoom Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Atin pong nilagdaan itong Joint Memorandum Circular, pinagsama-sama po itong mga ahensya na makakatulong po sa ating Overseas Filipino Workres (OFWs). Of course, ‘pag sinabing OFW, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) po ang nangunguna diyan, kasama
Read more As delivered, 23 November 2020Sto. Tomas, Batangas Magandang Umaga po sa inyong lahat. First of all, allow me to join you in congratulating the Tiu Lim family. It is really quite a milestone after 45 years of being a market leader, the biggest in the sardine industry, and more surprises
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