NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY–The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with Bulacan rice millers and traders, will officially roll out the “Rice on Wheels Program for Retailers” to ensure the availability of affordable regular and well-milled rice to the general public. Through this caravan, the DTI targets to supply retailers in the public market continue reading : DTI rolls out the Rice on Wheels Program in coordination with Bulacan Rice Millers and Traders
MANILA CITY – Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual warmly welcomes the visit of the European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen in Manila to meet President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. DTI Chief likewise hails both Presidents’ announcement to resume the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussion between the Philippines and the European Union (EU). In June 2023, continue reading : DTI Chief’s campaign for PH-EU Free Trade Agreement bears fruit
PASAY CITY — Recognizing the significance of ensuring a stable and reliable food supply in the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is taking proactive measures to address the challenges and uncertainties posed by the current global developments. During the State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. stated, “In our continue reading : DTI commits to ensuring food security in the Philippines
MAKATI CITY – During a media briefing on 10 July 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual highlighted the positive outcomes of his three-week investment roadshow in Europe. He emphasized the success of the roadshow which generated 16 positive investment leads amounting to PHP 73.75 billion and an estimated job generation of continue reading : DTI Chief highlights the positive conclusion of the three-week Europe Investment Roadshow
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—On 28 June 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual led the one-on-one meeting with Mr. Jose Castillo, CEO of Biosciences, a subsidiary of Univercells, a global life sciences company with the mission of making biologics accessible to all. Through combined expertise in scaling, production, and bioprocessing, Univercells’ revolutionary approach through continue reading : Univercells to partner with PH for vaccine manufacturing projects—DTI’s Pascual
NETHERLANDS – On 29 June 2023, the Philippine delegation, led by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, expressed business interest in setting up a pilot factory for coco peats in the country during their visit to the Research and Development (R&D) Center of the Van Der Knaap. The DTI Chief underscored that continue reading : DTI Secretary Pascual works on investments for the coconut industry
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual, together with other members of the Philippine delegation, welcomed on Monday, 1 May 2023, the cooperation agreement signed between Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) and Zero Motorcycles, a global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains. As one of the proponents of the country’s transition continue reading : Marcos, Pascual welcome the agreement that will jumpstart the manufacturing of e-motorcycles in PH
MAKATI CITY — During the SCALE Launch: A Program on Building Resilient and Sustainable Tech Business held on 27 April 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized the vital role of Public and Private Partnerships (PPP) in encouraging investments toward building resilient and sustainable tech-startups in the Philippines. SCALE is a continue reading : DTI’s Pascual bats for greater public-private cooperation to assist tech startups
PULILAN, BULACAN – On 19 April 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., alongside Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jerry Acuzar, Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, and Pulilan Mayor Maria Rosario Ochoa-Monetejo led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing continue reading : DTI chief joins groundbreaking of Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Project
BIÑAN, LAGUNA — During the launching of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Alliance (AMDev) Program supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on 13 March 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual echoed that the Department is in pursuit of encouraging employers to upskill workers, making them future-ready. “Crucial continue reading : DTI’s Pascual supports workforce development, pushes alignment of learning systems