Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) reminds the public that the distribution of SHFT’s products—whether for sale or for free—is strictly prohibited, in line with the issued Preliminary Order (PO) and Preventive Measure Orders continue reading : DTI reiterates ban on SHFT product distribution pending case resolution
The FOODPhilippines showcase at FOODEX JAPAN 2025 on March 11-14, 2025 resulted in solid deals with major global market players, and rounded out the first quarter series of overseas trade fairs for food by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the lead promotion arm for the Philippine export industry. Participating exhibitors were continue reading : Global food brands forge solid trade partnerships with PH companies at Japan trade fair
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines—On April 4, 2025, in Sultan Kudarat, the Kape Dose 2025 Coffee Quality Competition Awarding Ceremony brought together coffee farmers, processors, and industry stakeholders in an atmosphere celebrating success. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the event showcased the best coffees from SOCCSKSARGEN, highlighting the growing strength of the region’s continue reading : DTI reinforces commitment to coffee excellence with “Kape Dose” in Region 12
The FOODPhilippines participation organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) was able to pull in a collective US$135.587M in total sales for its 20th engagement at Gulfood 2025. Nineteen FOODPhilippines exhibitors brought an impressive showcase of the country’s premium F&B offerings in tune with today’s global call for healthy, inclusive, and continue reading : CITEM takes PH food to global frontier, lands US$135.59M in total sales at Gulfood 2025
Paete, Laguna — A coordination meeting for the upcoming launch of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program was successfully held on March 7, 2025, at the Cultural Heritage Hall, 3rd Floor, Municipal Hall, J.V. Quesada St., Paete, Laguna. The meeting brought together representatives from various government agencies, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), continue reading : DTI-Laguna Supports LGU Paete for the Conduct of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo
Los Baños, Laguna – On March 1, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its Negosyo Center in Los Baños, collaborated with the Municipal Government of Los Baños and several key national agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of continue reading : DTI-Laguna Partners with Local and National Agencies to Support Local Farmers and Consumers
The Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program has officially returned to the province of Rizal, bringing with it access to affordable fresh produce and essential goods while supporting local farmers, fisherfolk, and micro-enterprises (MSEs) by cutting out intermediary market layers. The KNP, a key initiative of the government to ensure food security and market access for continue reading : Kadiwa ng Pangulo returns to Rizal, bringing affordable food and supporting local businesses
San Pedro City – The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) extended its full support to the government’s flagship farm-to-consumer program Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP), held on February 15, 2025, at Mangosteen Street, Barangay Pacita 2, San Pedro City, Laguna. This is in partnership with the City Government of San Pedro, continue reading : DTI Laguna, partner agencies team-up for Kadiwa ng Pangulo in San Pedro City
A total of 19 FOODPhilippines exhibitors, led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), are currently showcasing the country’s top food export Halal-friendly products to Gulfood 2025, considered the largest gathering for food brands and innovation. Happening from February 17-21, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab continue reading : CITEM brings Halal-food and other healthy offerings to Gulfood 2025 in Dubai, UAE
Bay, Laguna—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the successful launch of Kadiwa ng Pangulo on January 31, 2025. This initiative provides an important platform for local producers to facilitate access to fresh, high-quality, and affordable goods. The Kadiwa continue reading : DTI reinforces MSME commitment with successful Kadiwa ng Pangulo launch in Bay, Laguna