Guimaras, Philippines–—Demonstrating its strong support for an efficient supply chain and greater market access linking producers with buyers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is backing the Guimaras Manggahan Festival, taking place from May 16 to 26. Strengthening this commitment, Airspeed, a leading end-to-end logistics service provider, has formally pledged to enhance market access continue reading : DTI and Airspeed partner to expand market reach for premium Guimaras Mangoes
Makati City, Philippines—In a strong move to protect Filipino consumers from fire and electrocution risks, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seized PHP 134.4 million worth of uncertified and potentially dangerous electrical and electronic products since 2023. This significant haul includes a total of 382,290 units of lighting equipment, wiring cables and devices, consumer continue reading : DTI nets PHP 134.4M in uncertified electrical products since 2023, ramps up enforcement for National Electrical Safety Month
Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully concluded the Young Creatives Challenge (YC2) Season 2 with a grand finale event held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 6. Spearheaded by the DTI Bureau of Competitive Development and the Creative Industries Development Office, the event served as a national platform to honor and showcase the continue reading : DTI’s Young Creatives Challenge crowns PH’s top rising talents at Season 2 Grand Finale
Chicago—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) underscored the Philippines’ increasing prominence in the healthcare business process outsourcing (BPO) sector during a hybrid seminar and livestream at the Consulate’s Kalayaan Hall on May 13. The seminar, titled “Bridging Filipino-American Businesses and the Philippine Healthcare BPO,” was a strategic collaboration between the DTI’s Philippine Trade and continue reading : DTI highlights PH’s booming healthcare BPO, connects with Filipino-American entrepreneurs in Chicago
Guimaras, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) are set to revolutionize the accessibility of the Philippines’ prized Guimaras mangoes for Metro Manila consumers. A landmark memorandum of understanding will be signed on May 20, during the vibrant Manggahan Festival, signifying a strategic alliance between the DTI and PHLPost in continue reading : DTI and PHLPost forge direct link, delivering premium Guimaras mangoes to Metro Manila Consumers
Guimaras, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is using a collaborative, multi-stakeholder strategy to further elevate the Guimaras mango—a globally recognized agricultural product—as a key player in both domestic and international markets. Spearheaded by the DTI’s Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG) and Regional Operations Group (ROG), this initiative centers on the theme of continue reading : DTI leads push to bring Guimaras mangoes to national and global markets
Jeju, South Korea—Representing the Philippines under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque highlighted the country’s commitment at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting on May 15. She emphasized leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, strengthening the continue reading : PH pushes digital innovation, open trade and sustainable growth at 2025 APEC MRT
Jeju, South Korea—As part of the Philippines’ digital transformation priorities, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged with global tech leader Google on May 15 to explore strategic opportunities that will enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and capability. Held on the sidelines of the APEC-MRT 2025, the meeting focused on advancing continue reading : DTI, Google form strategic collaboration to expand tech investments in PH
Seoul, South Korea—In a strategic move to advance Filipino products and businesses into the global market, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque inaugurated the DTI SME Showroom on May 14 at the PDOT Showroom, President Hotel. Driven by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for a globally competitive and inclusive Bagong continue reading : DTI brings Filipino soul to Seoul with SME Showroom launch
Toronto, Canada — On 29 April 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Toronto (PTIC-Toronto), facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Canada ASEAN Business Council (CABC) to enhance economic cooperation in priority continue reading : DTI strengthens PH-Canada trade ties, facilitates PCCI and CABC MOU signing