Steel rebar stacks in warehouse; inspector adjusts hardhat. DTI's E-KALASAG operation finds non-compliant products.

DTI’s E-Kalasag operation yields PHP 1.4M in non-compliant products, strengthens enforcement capabilities in Cebu

Cebu City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Task Force Kalasag, successfully conducted a targeted monitoring and enforcement operation across various establishments. This intensified operation resulted in the seizure of 20,815 units of non-compliant steel products and other items, with a total retail value of PHP 1,440,758.50. TF Kalasag’s operations, which were continue reading : DTI’s E-Kalasag operation yields PHP 1.4M in non-compliant products, strengthens enforcement capabilities in Cebu

Tatak Pinoy, Tatak ng Bagong Pilipinas

Makati City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque celebrated the first anniversary of the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, highlighting its significant role in transforming Philippine industries and empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This legislation aims to enhance their productivity, competitiveness, and global recognition. Enacted on February 26, continue reading : Tatak Pinoy, Tatak ng Bagong Pilipinas

Group photo of BPS-ULSE Roundtable participants giving thumbs up.

DTI and ULSE host joint roundtable to discuss safety codes and standards

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and UL Standards and Engagement (ULSE) convened a successful joint roundtable session on safety codes and standards. The event aimed to enhance the Philippine quality infrastructure system by exchanging best practices and technical expertise. “By engaging local and global experts together to discuss safety codes and standards, continue reading : DTI and ULSE host joint roundtable to discuss safety codes and standards

DTI Secretary Roque with FTSC & representatives at Philippine MSME Networking Night meeting.

DTI gears up for 2025 with USD76B investment pipeline

Manila, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is driving a robust investment pipeline to strengthen the Philippines’ position as a top destination for global investors in 2025. Spearheading this effort is the DTI’s Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC), which has actively engaged with investors on 247 investment leads and projects valued at over USD continue reading : DTI gears up for 2025 with USD76B investment pipeline

DTI taps Meta for enhanced e-commerce oversight

Taguig City, Philippines—Working to improve the monitoring of online marketplaces, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) and E-Commerce Bureau (ECB), connected with Facebook Meta on March 7. The meeting with Meta centered on the onboarding of its Consumer Policy Channel (CPC), a collaborative mechanism enabling regulatory agencies, continue reading : DTI taps Meta for enhanced e-commerce oversight

DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque delivers welcome remarks at the Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan awarding ceremony.

DTI Chief hails key investment facilitators, highlights whole-of-nation collaboration to sustain economic momentum

Manila City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque led the inaugural Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan Awarding Ceremony to honor top government agencies and private sector partners for their vital role in driving high-impact investments that shape the Philippines’ economic landscape, March 13. “Today, we will not just celebrate awards; we mark continue reading : DTI Chief hails key investment facilitators, highlights whole-of-nation collaboration to sustain economic momentum

PIA 8 Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas with hosts Reyan Arinto and Celerina Bato of DTI 8.

DTI highlights enterprise development and consumer protection in “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas”

Leyte, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) touted its various programs for small business development and consumer protection during a recent appearance on “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” held on March 11. Representing the DTI, Region 8 Director Celerina T. Bato served as the guest speaker on the program spearheaded by the Presidential continue reading : DTI highlights enterprise development and consumer protection in “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas”

DTI Secretary Cristina Roque giving a keynote address at the Philippine and Slovenia Business Forum. Screen displays her name and title.

DTI Chief reinforces ties with Slovenia, open doors for long-term economic collaborations

Taguig City, Philippines— “It is my honor to welcome all of you to the Philippines-Slovenia Business Forum—a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between our two nations. We are not just opening a dialogue; we are building bridges of collaboration, investment, and shared prosperity,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque continue reading : DTI Chief reinforces ties with Slovenia, open doors for long-term economic collaborations

‘Faith Healers’: Unveiling the heart and sacrifice of Filipino doctors in America premieres in Hollywood

Los Angeles, USA – In the heart of Hollywood, a powerful documentary highlighted the untold sacrifices of Filipino doctors who left their homeland to serve in the United States. Faith Healers, an independent feature documentary, made its world premiere at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on March 7 as part of the Manila International Film Festival continue reading : ‘Faith Healers’: Unveiling the heart and sacrifice of Filipino doctors in America premieres in Hollywood