PH, France reinforce bilateral ties through partnership events

Manila, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Paris (PTIC-Paris) and the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), co-organized and supported the bilateral meeting of DTI Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque and Minister for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, Laurent Saint Martin, on 11 April 2025 aimed continue reading : PH, France reinforce bilateral ties through partnership events

DTI Meets Go Lean Six Sigma to Explore SME Upskilling and Capacity Building Initiatives

DTI meets GoLeanSixSigma.com to explore SME upskilling and capacity building initiatives

Makati City, Philippines—On 10 April 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC), met with GLSS (GoLeanSixSigma.com) representatives to discuss potential collaboration on capacity-building initiatives for Philippine small and medium enterprises (SMEs). During the meeting, GLSS engaged with local exporters and presented proposed training programs aimed at enhancing continue reading : DTI meets GoLeanSixSigma.com to explore SME upskilling and capacity building initiatives

Heads up industry leaders for the France-Philippines Business Forum!

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Paris (PTIC-Paris) in partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCI-FP), Makati Business Club (MBC), and the French Embassy in Manila, is co-organizing a France-Philippines Business Forum in Fairmont Hotel Makati tomorrow, 11 April 2025 continue reading : Heads up industry leaders for the France-Philippines Business Forum!

Commercial Counsellor Glenn Penaranda (7th from left) of PTIC Beijing and some of the GIC participants.

DTI spotlights the Philippines, igniting global interest as Asia’s next big investment hub

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Beijing (PTIC-Beijing), continues to establish the Philippines’ position as a key investment destination in Asia with its participation in the Global Investment Council (GIC) Chinese New Year 2025 Reception held on 19 March 2025.  During the Panel Discussion at the Reception, PTIC-Beijing continue reading : DTI spotlights the Philippines, igniting global interest as Asia’s next big investment hub

PTIC-Madrid Promotes PH Trade, Boosts Spain-SEA Connectivity at Algeciras Port Workshop

PTIC-Madrid Promotes PH Trade, Boosts Spain-SEA Connectivity at Algeciras Port Workshop

Madrid, Spain – The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Madrid (PTIC-Madrid), the overseas trade and investment promotion arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), represented the Philippines in the international workshop, “The Port of Algeciras: Key to Connectivity with Southeast Asian Countries” on 27 March 2025, to explore new business opportunities in continue reading : PTIC-Madrid Promotes PH Trade, Boosts Spain-SEA Connectivity at Algeciras Port Workshop

Philippine Business Forum in Seoul to Showcase Investment Opportunities in Emerging Sectors

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—The Philippine Government, through its Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Seoul, is set to host the Philippine Business Forum on April 7, 2025, bringing together top government officials, industry leaders and stakeholders from the Philippines and Korea to explore lucrative investment opportunities in emerging sectors. continue reading : Philippine Business Forum in Seoul to Showcase Investment Opportunities in Emerging Sectors

From L-R:  PCCI-International Affairs Department Specialist, Ms. Francesca Alvarez, PCCI Assistant Secretary General for International Affairs and Chief-of-Staff, Mr. Edwin Glindro, PCCI Vice President for International Affairs, Mr. Jude Aguilar; PCCI President, Consul Eunina Mangio; DTI-FTSC Assistant Secretary Alma Argayoso, FTSC Regional Coordinator Micha Reoyan; PCCI-International Affairs Department Specialist, Chloe Tan.

DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps, PCCI engage in talks to enhance private-public partnership opportunities

MAKATI CITY – On January 30, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC) held a strategic meeting with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to discuss potential private-public partnership opportunities to strengthen trade and investment initiatives.  Some notable collaborations between the FTSC and the PCCI include organizing events continue reading : DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps, PCCI engage in talks to enhance private-public partnership opportunities

hilippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Jakarta’s Commercial Counsellor Jollan Margaret Llaneza meets with Pertamina Gas Negara’s D

DTI Jakarta meets with Pertamina Gas Negara to explore new energy solutions

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) pushes forward in redefining energy solutions with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Jakarta’s recent strategic visit with Pertamina Gas Negara in Indonesia, on January 23, 2025.  PTIC Jakarta provided updates on CREATE MORE incentives and shared initial insights of the types of industries present in Batangas, continue reading : DTI Jakarta meets with Pertamina Gas Negara to explore new energy solutions

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DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps engages with Filinvest, seeks new avenue for future partnership

Makati, City – The Department of Trade and Industry Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC) explores opportunities for future partnership through a collaborative meeting with the Filinvest group, aimed at fostering economic growth and promoting investment opportunities, Thursday. Filinvest is currently spearheading the development of the groundbreaking 288-hectare mixed-use and industrial township known as Filinvest New continue reading : DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps engages with Filinvest, seeks new avenue for future partnership

From left to right: FTSO Jeremiah Reyes (FTSC); Ms. Macy Kiocho (World Bank); Mr. Xavier Cirera (World Bank); FTSO Beatrice Karamihan (FTSC); Assistant Secretary Alma Argayoso (FTSC); Senior Economist, Mr. Jaime Frias (World Bank); Mr. Luis Abad  (World Bank); Senior Private Sector Specialist Ms. Kim Chandra (World Bank), Regional Coordinator Rose Anne Caringal (FTSC).

DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps meets with World Bank to discuss more public-private initiatives 

The Department of Trade and Industry Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC) recently met with the World Bank to discuss strengthening public-private partnerships, focusing on investment and trade.  During the meeting, the World Bank emphasized its commitment to private sector development through engaging with stakeholders to address key challenges in value chains, foreign direct investment (FDI) continue reading : DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps meets with World Bank to discuss more public-private initiatives