A Hong Kong-based garments company is looking to expand its manufacturing capacity in the Philippines to take advantage of the country’s relatively low tariff rates once the postponed reciprocal tariffs are lifted after 90 days. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has allowed the sale, distribution, and advertising of vape products on e-commerce and other digital platforms, provided that sellers require buyers to register first to prevent minors from purchasing. Under Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 25-04,...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the Philippines is “business as usual” as it awaits potential changes once the 90-day temporary suspension on reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on all foreign-source goods is lifted. US President Donald...
DTI AND ASEAN BAC PH TAKE THE FIRST STEPS FOR AN ASEAN CENTER FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT. In the meeting last April 8, 2025 at the DTI for the planned ASEAN Centre for MSME Development are (from left) ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines (ASEAN BAC PH) Executive Director Gil Gonzales Director...
The Philippines is ready to collaborate with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the 10-member bloc moves to strengthen its trade partnership with the United States (US) following the 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs. In a statement, Department of Trade and Industry...
Vincent Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and DTI Secretary Cristina Roque A glorious afternoon event, titled the Philippine Cuisine and Ingredients Show, ushered in this year’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) National Food Fair on Wednesday, April 9,...
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque meeting representatives of JAKIM (DTI photo) Malaysian government's Islamic Development Department, otherwise known as JAKIM, is looking into establishing a world-class Halal certifying body (HCB) in the Philippines, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque....
The Philippines is keen on taking advantage of “strategic opportunities” resulting from the imposition of 17-percent reciprocal tariffs on Philippine imports by the United States (US). In a statement on Thursday, April 3, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
The government is set to meet with aviation companies in Canada to discuss potential expansion in the Philippines, as local airlines move to bolster their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service capabilities. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said this...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok Shop are collaborating in Unlad Lokal, a program that aims to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in the e-commerce space. After a pilot test, the program was launched on Friday, March 28, when a memorandum of...
BEE EARTH FRIENDLY (Standing, from left) DTI Assistant Sec. Domingo Tolentino Jr., Asst Sec. Grace Baluyan, Usec. Blesila Lantayona, Jollibee Area Customer Activation Senior Manager Bong Tan, Area Manager Karen Cortez, Channels & Retail Marketing Senior Manager Rodelyn Canapi. (Seated, from...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is gearing up to launch a lending program for micro-entrepreneurs, accessible through e-wallet platforms, as part of its ongoing commitment to scale up businesses. In a chance interview on Thursday, March 27, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
