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...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is calling on Filipino consumers to prioritize safety and buy only certified fireworks as New Year's Day approaches. In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 31, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque said it is important to buy only certified products to prevent...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up efforts to enforce safety and quality standards for vape products in the local market, targeting the accreditation and tax compliance of nine to ten vape companies by the end of the year. “A lot have been accredited already. Hopefully by...
FOR THURSDAY ISSUE The Philippines' banana exports to South Korea will enjoy zero tariffs over the next five years, following the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) taking effect in January next year. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque said at a press...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has exceeded its 2024 investment targets, reaching a total of P1.834 trillion in investments from the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). According to the DTI, the major factors behind this achievement include...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is establishing the National Halal Industry and Trade Office (NHIDO) to position the Philippines as a leading player in the global Halal industry by next year. In a statement, DTI-Halal Industry and Trade Office Program Manager Dimnatang M. Radia said the...
Canadian mining firm B2Gold Corporation is expanding its operations in the Philippines due to its confidence in the country's robust policies and skilled workforce, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stated. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 12, the DTI noted that Trade Secretary Cristina A....
Support local and sustainable businesses at the inaugural Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Coconut Philippines Trade Fair at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall, running from Dec. 2-4, 2024. The grand opening featured the lighting of the Coconut Christmas Tree, led by DTI Secretary ...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging consumers to prioritize safety this holiday season by purchasing only certified Christmas lights and fireworks. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 5, Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said that consumers are advised to consult the DTI's...
