Davao del Norte, Philippines—Fructosa “Frux” Llana knows firsthand that an entrepreneur’s journey is often a bittersweet story. With enough doses of perseverance, hard work, and determination, she has turned countless setbacks into a thriving business, proving that resilience remains a key ingredient for success. As the founder of Frux Food Products in Brgy. San Francisco, continue reading : Bread and butter from peanut butter: Frux’s sweetest victory
Makati City, Philippines—The private sector holds a crucial role in advancing sustainable and inclusive growth, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Speaking at the Special Session on Dialogue with the Private Sector during the High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries on April 28, Roque stressed the necessity of collaboration. “Collaboration continue reading : Private sector vital for PH’s sustainable, inclusive growth — DTI chief at High-Level Conference
Makati City, Philippines—On April 28, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque backed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Bureau of Competitive Development and the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive under the “Bagong Pilipinas” governance agenda, the initiative continue reading : Trade Chief welcomes pact to elevate quality in PH IT-BPM sector
Rizal, Philippines—Underscoring their shared commitment to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with SM Prime Holdings, officially rolled out its Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Training Workshop in San Mateo. This initiative is a part of their 2024 memorandum of understanding. SM City San Mateo served continue reading : DTI, SM Prime kick off business continuity training for enterprises in Rizal
Parañaque City, Philippines—As Filipino talents continue to soar globally, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) calls on partners in both the public and private sectors, as well as its partner state universities and colleges to unite in the shared mission of protecting the rights of music creators in the digital economy. In her continue reading : IPOPHL calls for amplified collaboration to intensify IP awareness, help music industry hit high note
Mandaluyong City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque honored 30 exceptional national finalists and their academic institutions at the 58th Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) Honoring Ceremony on April 27. Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a “Bagong Pilipinas”—a country characterized by unity, innovation, and service—the ceremony continue reading : Secretary Roque hails TOSP awardees as future nation-builders, affirms DTI support for youth leadership
Makati City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) emphasized the importance of responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) development during the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) General Membership Meeting held last 23 April 2025. Speaking before an audience of financial executives, corporate leaders, and government partners, DTI – Competitiveness and continue reading : DTI Highlights AI as a Driver of Innovation and Investment at 4th FINEX General Membership Meeting
Pasay City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque spotlighted the Philippine franchising sector’s strong potential to drive national economic growth by accelerating MSME expansion and creating thousands of sustainable jobs for Filipinos. In her speech in today’s Franchise Asia PH 2025, the DTI chief said, “At the DTI, we recognize franchising continue reading : Franchising to fuel Philippine economic growth, drive MSME expansion and job creation – DTI
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
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