PTIC-SV and San Francisco PCG together with Co-Founder of Aeolus Lab Koki Mashita.

PTIC-Silicon Valley and startup Auleous Lab discuss climate tech solutions in San Francisco

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV) joined the Courtesy Call between Auleous Lab and the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco (San Francisco PCG) on 02 May 2025 to discuss potential partnerships in climate data modeling.  Koki Mashita, Co-Founder of Aeolus Lab, presented the startup’s innovative safety-first cloud-seeding technology designed to continue reading : PTIC-Silicon Valley and startup Auleous Lab discuss climate tech solutions in San Francisco

DTI empowers 227 Philippine delegates at ProPak Asia 2025

Bangkok, Thailand—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Philippines underscored its continued commitment to promoting Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on the global stage with its participation in ProPak Asia 2025. This event is the region’s foremost international trade event for processing and packaging technology. Following DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque’s initiatives, this continue reading : DTI empowers 227 Philippine delegates at ProPak Asia 2025

DTI steers development of new mega ecozones, pharma hubs, and digital efficiency

Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively steering the development of new mega ecozones, pharmaceutical hubs, and enhanced digital efficiency across the Philippines. These strategic initiatives, implemented through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), are designed to generate more jobs, particularly in the countryside, and to accelerate the nation’s socio-economic progress. continue reading : DTI steers development of new mega ecozones, pharma hubs, and digital efficiency

DTI at Creative Entrepreneurship Summit: Creative industries generated PHP1.94 trillion in 2024

Parañaque City, Philippines—The Philippine creative industries generated an impressive PHP1.94 trillion in value and provided 7.51 million jobs in 2024, announced Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque at the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 on May 31. Secretary Roque underscored the pivotal role of the creative industries in the Philippines’ economic development continue reading : DTI at Creative Entrepreneurship Summit: Creative industries generated PHP1.94 trillion in 2024

DTI R2 NV helps Creative Champs craft a brighter future with financial boost

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — In a significant move to empower local creatives affected by Super Typhoon Pepito, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Office awarded financial assistance to 40 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the creative industry on 13 January 2025. The distribution was spearheaded by Acting continue reading : DTI R2 NV helps Creative Champs craft a brighter future with financial boost

PTIC-Toronto Trade Commissioner Mario C. Tani (leftmost) together with key officials from the PCCI and CABC.

DTI strengthens PH-Canada trade ties, facilitates PCCI and CABC MOU signing

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

DTI, PFA partner to expand franchising opportunities for Filipino enterprises

Quezon City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) on April 30. This memorandum will facilitate the implementation of the NxtGen in Franchising Philippines program from 2025 to 2027. This program is designed to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with continue reading : DTI, PFA partner to expand franchising opportunities for Filipino enterprises

DTI unveils PH Innovation Hub to propel startups, MSMEs with end-to-end support

Marikina City, Philippines—On April 29, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the Philippine Innovation Hub (iHub), an initiative designed to empower startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The iHub will provide comprehensive support at every stage of their development, from ideation to global expansion. “As directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos continue reading : DTI unveils PH Innovation Hub to propel startups, MSMEs with end-to-end support

Bread and butter from peanut butter: Frux’s sweetest victory

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