The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is revamping its key construction regulatory bodies following the abrupt resignations of top officials amid a widening investigation into alleged corruption. Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque has named Doris U. Gacho as acting executive director of the...
In a series of high-profile enforcement actions spanning nearly two months, law enforcement authorities across Luzon confiscated close to 700,000 sticks of illicit cigarettes, reinforcing the government’s campaign against counterfeit and illicit cigarettes under “Oplan Megashopper.” The...
This year, the Negros Trade Fair makes its historic debut at SM Aura—and it’s bringing with it the flavors, fashion, and flair of Negrense heritage. Here are the main reasons for foodies, fashionistas, and lifestyle lovers to visit this year’s fair: 1. Heritage weaves: Modern fashion and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Philippine Coconut Authority, proudly launched the 2025 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair from August 28 to September 2 at SM Megamall, shining the spotlight on one of the country’s most iconic and powerful agricultural assets—the...
Uncertainties in global trade policy driven by the tariff policy of the United States (US) are forcing developing economies to absorb costlier cross-border trade, rattling financial markets and denting investor confidence, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development...
The country’s longest-running provincial trade fair is entering a new chapter. The Negros Trade Fair (NTF), now on its 39th year, officially launched its milestone edition today with the theme “Himbon”—a Hiligaynon word meaning “to gather.” For the first time in nearly four decades,...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will undertake a major overhaul of the agency responsible for accrediting contractors, following allegations of corruption linked to anomalous flood control projects. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said her department will “clean up” the Philippine...
Businesses and industry leaders should actively speak out against the increasing problem of illicit trade in the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia, according to legal experts and participants at a recent forum. The forum on combating illicit trade, organized by the Financial Times in...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is exploring the launch of a loan program to mitigate the impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on domestic exporters. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said her agency is gearing up to study a loan program for exporters, ranging from...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking to increase its proposed budget for next year by as much as ₱2 billion to enhance the country’s investment promotion programs and attract more foreign investments amid ongoing trade tensions. Under the National Expenditure Program (NEP),...
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States (US) to exempt exports of coconut products from the 19-percent reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the government is working to...
The Philippine Embassy in Beijing said that a trade mission from China is expected to arrive in Manila in October to give Chinese businesses the opportunity to explore investment options in the country. This came after Philippine officials partnered with Global Investment Council (GIC) to organize...
