INTERNATIONAL TRADE GROUP
The International Trade Group (ITG) is responsible for trade policy formulation, trade advocacy, trade negotiations, and representation at the multilateral, regional and bilateral level such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Under the ITG are three (3) units, to wit: Bureau of Import Services (BIS), Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR), and Strategic Trade Management Office (STMO).
BIS is mandated to provide assistance to Philippine industries confronted by trade remedy actions, conduct trade remedies investigations, disseminate timely and accurate information on imports to stakeholders, and adopt sound import policies, programs and guidelines. BITR acts as the primary agent responsible for all matters pertaining to international trade relations in various fora. STMO is mandated to implement strategies, policies, and guidelines formulated by the National Security Council – Strategic Trade Management Committee (NSC-STMC) and carries out registration and authorization services for persons who engaged or intend to engage in the trade of strategic goods, specifically export, re-export, re-assignment, transit, transshipment, import and provision of related services, among others.
The Offices and their respective Officials under ITG are the following:
Maria Guiza B. Lim
Director
Bureau of Import Services
Marie Sherylyn D. Aquia
Officer-in-Charge Director
Bureau of International Trade Relations
Atty. Janice Sacedon-Dimayacyac
Director
Strategic Trade Management Office
Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP)
Promotes efficient marketing and distribution of local products and services, and seeks to expand and strengthen linkages among the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through information exchanges and market matching. BDTP also conceptualizes, monitors, and evaluates programs, plans, and projects intended to create awareness of domestic marketing opportunities for new projects, new technologies, and investments.
Export Marketing Bureau (EMB)
Oversees the development, promotion, and monitoring of PH exports. Provides exporters the enabling environment to make them globally competitive.
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM)
Assists exporters by developing their core competencies in the areas of marketing, promotion, and capability building through professionally managed and well-selected programs and activities, such as organizing international trade fairs.
Design Center of the Philippines (DCP)
Promotes industrial designs as a tool for improving the quality and competitiveness of Philippine products. It services the design needs and requirements of small and medium enterprises by providing services on product/package design, product technology demonstration, design & technicical information, and library information on design-related topics.
Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) Designs and implements training programs on export marketing and management, entrepreneurial management, quality management and productivity, and trade exhibition management and participation. PTTC conducts post-training advisory and counseling services, offers customized in-company training programs and services, and provides events management support. It is also an events venue for MSMEs and large enterprises to promote their products as it markets, rents out, and maintains exhibition and training room facilities.
Bureau of Import Services (BIS)
BIS is mandated to provide assistance to Philippine industries confronted by trade remedy actions, conduct trade remedies investigations, disseminate timely and accurate information on imports to stakeholders, and adopt sound import policies, programs and guidelines.
Strategic Trade Management Office (STMO)
STMO is mandated to implement strategies, policies, and guidelines formulated by the National Security Council – Strategic Trade Management Committee (NSC-STMC) and carries out registration and authorization services for persons who engaged or intend to engage in the trade of strategic goods, specifically export, re-export, re-assignment, transit, transshipment, import and provision of related services, among others.
Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR)
BITR acts as the primary agent responsible for all matters pertaining to international trade relations in various fora.
