DTI orders PMFTC to cease advertising violative promotional materials following formal charges

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (OSMV) has filed a formal charge and issued a Preliminary Order and/or Preventive Measure Order (POPMO) against PMFTC Inc. on 23 April 2025. The company was found in violation of Section 12(d) of Republic Act continue reading : DTI orders PMFTC to cease advertising violative promotional materials following formal charges

DTI, OSAPIEA engage stakeholders to strengthen PH-US trade relations

Trade and Industry Secretary, Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque and Economic and Investment Affairs Secretary, Frederick D. Go jointly convened stakeholder consultations with key export leaders in the country to gather insights and formulate strategic measures to strengthen bilateral trade with the US amidst the recently imposed US Reciprocal Tariffs. The consultations brought together key stakeholders from continue reading : DTI, OSAPIEA engage stakeholders to strengthen PH-US trade relations

DTI backs POPMART expansion, supports entry into PH market

Makati City, Philippines—On April 10, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) facilitated the Manila visit of POP MART International Group—a global leader in character-based entertainment and designer toy culture. The company explored business opportunities such as retail expansion, investment strategies, and collaborations with Filipino creatives. Facilitated by the DTI’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center continue reading : DTI backs POPMART expansion, supports entry into PH market

Excellence to Region 1 through Philippine Quality Award Program

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Bureau of Competitive Development (BCD) and in partnership with DTI-Region 1, held the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Integrated Assessors’ Preparatory and Application Development Training from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) International Convention Center in Bacnotan, La Union. continue reading : Excellence to Region 1 through Philippine Quality Award Program

DTI, DOT seal landmark deal to empower MSMEs and revitalize local tourism

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have formalized a strategic alliance to bolster micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and promote tourism-linked industries nationwide. On April 07, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque and DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen continue reading : DTI, DOT seal landmark deal to empower MSMEs and revitalize local tourism

DTI welcomes PH expansion of Silicon Valley 4PL firm, OMEGA GTI Asia, Inc.

Batangas City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the expansion of Omega Global Technologies, Inc.’s (Omega GTI) regional office in the Philippines on March 6. Facilitated by the DTI’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV), this expansion signifies the growth of the Silicon Valley-based comprehensive 4PL supply chain solutions firm, continue reading : DTI welcomes PH expansion of Silicon Valley 4PL firm, OMEGA GTI Asia, Inc.

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

DTI’s RAPID Growth Program team gathering

DTI gathers project team and partners for the midterm implementation of RAPID Program

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) gathered its project teams and partners for the midterm implementation of its Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project. Gathered in General Santos City are around 60 members of DTI’s project implementing team together with its project partners to elicit recommendations and review the continue reading : DTI gathers project team and partners for the midterm implementation of RAPID Program