The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Thursday, May 29, that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque only has one valid regular Philippine passport and that all other passports, including regular and diplomatic, issued to his name are no longer valid. Former presidential...
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) is calling for the retention of the administration’s economic managers and other “ efficient ” department heads following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call for all of his Cabinet Secretaries to resign. Marcos announced on...
President Marcos ' directive for Cabinet resignations has sparked a mix of hope and apprehension in the local financial market, as some view it as a necessary step toward improved governance and economic performance, while others are concerned about potential market volatility during the...
Top South Korean companies, including the conglomerate Lotte Group, are planning to invest and expand into the Philippines, with a focus on food service, franchising, and retail modernization. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Secretary Cristina Roque met with...
Malacañang defended the government’s efforts to track former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, rejecting his claim that it was a waste of public funds. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) and lawyer Harry Roque (Facebook) In her press briefing, Communications Undersecretary...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seized nearly ₱130 million worth of uncertified electrical and electronic products last year, as the agency intensified its monitoring against potentially dangerous goods. Based on DTI data, 358,717 goods were confiscated in 2024, with a retail value...
The Philippines remains firm in promoting a rules-based multilateral trading system amid recent upheavals in global trade, such as the United States’ (US) new tariff policy, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. Roque served as the country’s delegate at...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to partner with American technology giant Google to pursue investments aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure and capabilities. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque met with top officials of Google last week on the sidelines of the...
The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) mobilized various tracker teams nationwide and is set to coordinate with the International Police Organization (Interpol) to capture former presidential spokesperson and lawyer Harry Roque, who is seeking...
Malacañang has dismissed former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s assertion that he is a victim of political persecution, saying Roque has yet to address key issues tied to a human trafficking complaint filed against him. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM), Lawyer Harry...
The Philippines and South Korea signed an agreement to accelerate cooperation in trade and energy in pursuit of driving industrial transformation, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement on Thursday, May 15, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said she signed a memorandum...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the 5.4 percent economic growth in the first quarter of the year is a testament to the economy’s “robust resilience,” fueled by strong consumer spending and industry contributions. Roque, who heads the government agency...
