Koshidaka Holdings, a leading player in Japan’s leisure industry, is planning to establish its popular karaoke chain in the Philippines by the end of this year, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque. In a press briefing on Tuesday, March 11, Roque said she met executives of...
The Philippines could soon see the first Filipino to go in space through the government’s collaboration with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement, the DTI said this was one of the topics discussed during a high-level discussion...
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque meeting executives of Boeing Satellite Systems (DTI photo) The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to expand the country’s production of aerospace and satellite technology through a collaboration with American aerospace giant Boeing. Trade Secretary...
In an attempt to make the Philippines a top film production hub, Philippine officials, led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, have presented "compelling" incentives to Hollywood's biggest film production companies to film in the Philippines. Photos from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos/Instagram In...
Japan's JR East explores partnership to modernize Philippine rail systems. East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Japan’s leading railway operator, is interested in running the operations and maintenance of the country’s railway systems, according to the Department of Trade and Industry...
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque discussing Philippine-Japan economic ties with Sumitomo Corp. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque cited the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE...
The latest fashion statement from Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo could soon be manufactured in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque presented the country’s potential to host a factory of the popular brand in a meeting with...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will lead the Philippines’ business mission in the United States (US) to help solidify the country’s position as a quality provider of healthcare information management services, expanding the sector’s reach into new markets. In a statement, the DTI...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), has formalized a partnership with the National Security Council (NSC) to initiate an assessment of national security threats within the country’s construction projects. DTI Secretary...
Importers have denied reports of a significant increase in cement imports, warning that additional import restrictions could drive up prices for the essential construction material. In response to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) motu proprio initiation of preliminary safeguard...
FOR MONDAY Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque emphasized the Philippines' commitment to innovating its trade financing and digital development during the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF). Speaking before the Innovative Trade Financing Forum, Roque said the Marcos...
ILOILO CITY —The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently opened the second One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines hub in Iloilo. DTI-Iloilo Provincial Director Maria Dinda R. Tamayo during the opening of the OTOP Philippines hub at Casa Real de Iloilo. (DTI-Iloilo) The...
