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

DTI, French Embassy eye collaboration to unlock PH creative industry potential

Makati City, Philippines—On 25 March 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hosted a high-level meeting with the Cooperation and Cultural Action Department of the French Embassy to the Philippines. The meeting aimed to identify new opportunities for collaboration in the creative industries. Through its Creative Industries Development Office (CIDO), the DTI is dedicated continue reading : DTI, French Embassy eye collaboration to unlock PH creative industry potential

LOOK: The first Filipinnovation awards still open for applications

The Filipinnovation awards will showcase Filipino creativity, highlight innovative solutions to early-stage commercialization, and foster transformative contributions to national development. The deadline for applications is on March 20, 2025. To qualify for the competition, participants should meet the following criteria: Criteria for Judging: Read more: https://neda.gov.ph/appsforfilipinnovation/Register and submit your application now at https://filipinnovation.neda.gov.ph/ Deadline of continue reading : LOOK: The first Filipinnovation awards still open for applications

DTI conducts Malikhaing Pinoy Online Content Creation Class, champions Filipino creativity in digital storytelling

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully concluded the Malikhaing Pinoy: Online Content Creation Class on February 7, equipping 23 scholars with knowledge and skills in online content creation. This four-day initiative aimed to harness Filipino creativity and promote culturally rich storytelling in the digital space. Facilitated by the Creative Industries Development continue reading : DTI conducts Malikhaing Pinoy Online Content Creation Class, champions Filipino creativity in digital storytelling

In photo: DTI Rizal Business Development Division Chief Sharon Dioco, IP Field Operations Specialist Joel Caalaman, together with LGU and MSMEs in Rizal.

DTI Rizal, LGU Cardona, IPOPHL CALABARZON team up to raise IP awareness

RIZAL — Thirty-five participants consisting of business owners, students, and other stakeholders took part in the “IPOPHL for MSMEs” seminar conducted by the Local Government of Cardona in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry – Rizal Provincial Office and the Intellectual Property Satellite Office – CALABARZON. Municipal Planning and Development Office Janet Ramos continue reading : DTI Rizal, LGU Cardona, IPOPHL CALABARZON team up to raise IP awareness

Screen capture of the presentation, Understanding Intellectual Property.

Negosyanteng Lagunense, IPO-protektado!

VICTORIA, LAGUNA — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) kicks start 2023 webinar series thru understanding intellectual property in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). DTI-Laguna successfully started its webinar series for 2023 by providing Laguna micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with a comprehensive discussion continue reading : Negosyanteng Lagunense, IPO-protektado!

Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Intellectual Property (IP) Grand Forum 2021

Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. Thank you very much to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for inviting us to be part of your Grand Forum. Hindi po maikakaila ang halaga ng intellectual property at ng ating Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (o MSMEs) sa recovery ng ating ekonomiya continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Intellectual Property (IP) Grand Forum 2021

Media Launch of 2020 Revised Rules of Procedure for IPR Cases

16 December 2020 via Recorded Message Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. With today’s launch of the 2020 Revised Rules, we laud our good friend Director-General Rowel Barba and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the Supreme Court, and the Judiciary for safeguarding our country’s Intellectual Property Rights. The Revised continue reading : Media Launch of 2020 Revised Rules of Procedure for IPR Cases

PH trade exec sees opportunities in 4IR for trade and investments

DTI Undersecretary Nora Terrado delivering a presentation during the 2018 Philippines-Korea Copyright Forum. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Nora Terrado shared various implications of the fourth industrial revolution to trade and investments during the 2018 Philippines-Korea Copyright Forum held last 8 August 2018 in Makati City. “This revolution will disrupt status quo and will create new continue reading : PH trade exec sees opportunities in 4IR for trade and investments