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....
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...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions for the holiday season. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s...
The Philippines leads the Southeast Asian (SEA) region as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia due to its growing domestic consumption, revitalized services sector, and higher remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cited...
Following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze on basic necessities in areas declared under a state of calamity. As of Tuesday, Oct. 22, the DTI said Albay province and Magpet Town in Cotabato are currently covered by...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized nearly P15 million uncertified household appliances from a warehouse in Biñan, Laguna. In a statement, the DTI said the joint operation, codenamed "Task Force Kalasag," was conducted on Sept. 17 in...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic about a potential partnership with Masdar, a leading global renewable energy company, to boost the Philippines' renewable energy sector. In a recent meeting, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with top executives from Masdar to discuss...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working to finalize a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations. DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque recently met with the UAE's Minister of...
Six Filipino brands secured over 100 trade leads during the Philippines’ first participation in the franchising and business Expo in Melbourne, Australia, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The DTI reported that Avocadoria, BENCH, The Cabalen Group, Miguelitos Ice Cream, Oryspa, and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued 43 notices of violations (NOVs) to companies that did not comply with the mandated price freeze in the wake of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, DTI Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque said that...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque has outlined initiatives designed to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector, create jobs, foster innovation, and stimulate economic growth. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Roque announced her plan to...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as the department's acting secretary following the resignation of Alfredo Pascual, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. Trade Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque...
