Trade Chief touts stronger economic partnership with France, calls for increased investment in key sectors

Makati City, Philippines—The Philippines is actively courting increased French investment in high-growth sectors, offering attractive incentives and a streamlined business environment, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Speaking at the Philippines-France Business Forum on April 11, Secretary Roque emphasized the country’s commitment to strengthening its economic ties with France continue reading : Trade Chief touts stronger economic partnership with France, calls for increased investment in key sectors

DTI ramps up consumer protection with nationwide price monitoring launch in Mabalacat City

Mabalacat City, Philippines—On April 03, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque led the launch of an intensified nationwide price monitoring campaign at the Mabalacat Public Market. The visit reinforced the agency’s expanded efforts to closely monitor the prices and availability of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) across all regions. The continue reading : DTI ramps up consumer protection with nationwide price monitoring launch in Mabalacat City

President Marcos backs DTI, DOF, and BOC in vape condemnation at Port of Manila

Manila City, Philippines—In a decisive move against the illicit trade of unregistered and non-compliant vape products, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., stood with the chiefs of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Manila on April 07. Together, they conducted continue reading : President Marcos backs DTI, DOF, and BOC in vape condemnation at Port of Manila

DTI Secretary Roque strengthens ties with chambers for Bulacan and Pampanga economic boom

Pampanga and Bulacan, Philippines—On April 02,Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque has strategically leveraged the burgeoning economic potential of Bulacan and Pampanga by strengthening partnerships with their respective Chambers of Commerce and Industry. This initiative aims to accelerate regional economic prosperity through the DTI’s core strategic priorities, capitalizing on significant infrastructure continue reading : DTI Secretary Roque strengthens ties with chambers for Bulacan and Pampanga economic boom

DTI Chief highlights women-led initiatives at Go Negosyo Women Summit 2025

Parañaque City, Philippines—First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spearheaded Go Negosyo’s Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs 2025 awarding ceremony on March 15. At the event, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized the agency’s vow to empower women in the business sector. Under the theme “Women Breaking Boundaries,” the summit celebrated the pivotal role of continue reading : DTI Chief highlights women-led initiatives at Go Negosyo Women Summit 2025

Trade Chief courts UK investors and stakeholders, eyes premier hub status for PH

Makati City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque laid out strategies to strengthen the United Kingdom and the Philippines’ (UK-PH) economic ties at the “Forecasting 2025: UK-PH Economic Perspectives” on January 30. These initiatives are central to the DTI’s broader campaign to establish the Philippines as a leading investment hub. “We continue reading : Trade Chief courts UK investors and stakeholders, eyes premier hub status for PH