A group photo of eight individuals: four Japanese representatives and four Philippine trade officials. From left to right, they are are Mr. Yohei Kurisu, Mr. Shigeo Fukuda, Mr. Satoru Wachi, Mr. Shuichiro Ikemoto, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque, Special Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay, DTI Assistant Secretary Englebert Josef Chua, and DTI Assistant Secretary May Niña Celynne Layug.

PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan––”The Philippines is committed to building a future powered by renewable energy and sustainable innovation,” declared Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. This came during a series of high-level meetings with Sumitomo Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, and Chodai Co., Ltd., organized last March 3. These engagements renewed the country’s commitment continue reading : PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo

A group photo shows Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque and several staff members, including DTI Assistant Secretaries Chua and Layug, and DTI-PTIC Tokyo STR Dita Angara-Mathay, posed with Japanese business representatives including Mr. Shinji Fukami, Senior General Manager of International Business Division, Mr. Masao Osumi, General Manager, and Ms. Narumi Saito & Mr. Hidetaka Yamanokuchi from the International Business Division. They stand in a room with a gold folding screen backdrop. In front of them on the table are cups of coffee and refreshments.

DTI Chief: Taiheiyo Cement eyes major expansion investments into PH infra

Tokyo, Japan—The Philippines is witnessing a significant boost in its infrastructure capacity as Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) doubles its cement production in Cebu. The company’s PHP 12.8 billion state-of-the-art, energy-efficient manufacturing facility has increased its output from 50,000 to 65,000 bags to a remarkable 100,000 bags per day, directly addressing the country’s growing infrastructure continue reading : DTI Chief: Taiheiyo Cement eyes major expansion investments into PH infra

A meeting between Philippine and Japanese officials is taking place around a conference table. Attendees include DTI Assistant Secretary May Niña Celynne Layug, STR Dita Angara-Mathay, Secretary Cristina A. Roque, SAPIEA Frederick D. Go, Director General Tereso Panga, Assistant Secretary Englebert Josef Chua, Mr. Joselito B. De Torres, Executive Officer and Division Manager, Ibiden Philippines Inc., Mr. Naohiko Yajima,Executive Senior Management, Vice President of Electronics Operation, Ibiden Co., Ltd., and Mr. Yuzo Yamagami, President and CEO, Ibiden Philippines Inc. The flags of Philippines and Japan are on the center table. Participants review documents and engage in discussion.

PH forges strategic partnerships, solidifies position as a global high-tech hub

Tokyo, Japan––Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque held meetings with top executives from Ibiden Co., Ltd. and Nidec Corporation on March 3, securing commitments that will strengthen the country’s position in the global supply chain for advanced electronics and precision manufacturing. “The Philippines is taking bold steps to position itself as continue reading : PH forges strategic partnerships, solidifies position as a global high-tech hub

Group photo of Philippine and Japanese officials at Etoile Kaito & Co., Inc. DTI Secretary Roque is in the center.

DTI establishes key trade partnerships with Japanese fashion and lifestyle giants

Tokyo, Japan—The Philippines has solidified its position as a rising force in the global fashion and lifestyle market, securing strategic trade partnerships with leading Japanese companies, Etoile Kaito & Co., Inc. and Adastria Co., Ltd.Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque spearheaded these pivotal collaborations during high-level discussion on March 03. These continue reading : DTI establishes key trade partnerships with Japanese fashion and lifestyle giants

The group photo of the officials of the Philippines, Hong Kong and China taken during the event. Photo shows (3rd left to 3rd right) the Regional Director of South East Asia and South Asia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Ronald Ho; Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco; the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Mr. Huang Xilian; the Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng; the Mayor of Taguig, Ms. Maria Laarni Lopez Cayetano. (Photo credit: The Government Information Centre, Hong Kong SAR)

PH-HK economic links strengthened as DTI supports HKETO Jakarta seminar

Manila City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its overseas trade and investment office in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Macau SAR, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), supported a business seminar and luncheon. The event, titled “Building a Stronger Future: The Synergistic Power of Fintech and continue reading : PH-HK economic links strengthened as DTI supports HKETO Jakarta seminar

In photo: DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque during her speech at the Philippines-Cambodia Business Forum

DTI Chief seeks enhanced trade ties with Cambodia, leverages PH’s robust economic growth

Makati City, Philippines— “I am delighted to share that our country is undergoing a dynamic period of economic growth and transformation, and we believe Cambodia can be a key partner in this journey,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque declared at the Philippines-Cambodia Business Forum. “The Philippine government and its whole continue reading : DTI Chief seeks enhanced trade ties with Cambodia, leverages PH’s robust economic growth

Filipino and Filipino-American professionals shared their unique journeys and insights into navigating the intersection of culture and technology during the panel discussion of “AD-vancing Filipinnovation: Filipinos as a Global Creative Force.”

Filipinnovation takes center stage: DTI New York celebrates Filipino creativity in global creative economy

New York — On January 22, the Department of Trade and Industry celebrated the ingenuity and leadership of Filipinos in the global creative economy at a forum titled “AD-vancing Filipinnovation: Filipinos as a Global Creative Force.” Held at Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center, the event was organized by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center continue reading : Filipinnovation takes center stage: DTI New York celebrates Filipino creativity in global creative economy

From L to R: PTIC-KL Commercial Counsellor Norjamin Delos Reyes, DTI Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo, MICCI President Ms. Christina Tee, MICCI Executive Director Mr. Lee Han Ling, RBC Water Sdn. Bhd. Deputy COO Mr. Neethia Raj, REI Business Development Manager Ms. Janet Tong and MICCI General Manager Ms. Harpreet Kaur poses for a photo.

DTI opens new paths in trade and investment between the Philippines and Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo of the Industry Development and Investment Promotions Group paid a courtesy visit to the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) during his official visit to Malaysia on January 8 and 9. Organized by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Kuala Lumpur continue reading : DTI opens new paths in trade and investment between the Philippines and Malaysia

Seated in front from left to right: DTI Director Lilian G. Salonga, Officer-in-Charge of the Creative Industries Development Office (CIDO), and Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza Bautista, Supervising Head of Competitiveness and Innovation Group with Prof. Preeti Arya and students from the Fashion Institute of Technology during their courtesy visit to DTI-CIDO

New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology visits DTI, vows support for PH fashion and textile industries in the global market

Makati City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed a delegation from the State University of New York – Fashion Institute of Technology’s (FIT) International Trade and Marketing program’s International Trade Practicum on January 10. The FIT visit underscored the country’s expanding influence in the fashion and textile sectors, particularly in the continue reading : New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology visits DTI, vows support for PH fashion and textile industries in the global market