Manila, Philippines—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized 14 outstanding public and private organizations for their proven dedication to quality management and performance excellence during the 26th Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Conferment Ceremony, July 17. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin conferred the Recognition for Mastery in Quality Management (Level 3) to five organizations and the Recognition continue reading : Philippine Quality Award Conferment Ceremony at Malacañang Palace Honors 14 Exemplary Organizations
Philippine exporters fuel market interest in China with first Guangzhou Food Mission
In a strategic move to expand market opportunities for Philippine food exports, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Guangzhou and the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), organized an outbound business mission to Guangzhou, China, held from 19 to 23 June 2024. Marking the continue reading : Philippine exporters fuel market interest in China with first Guangzhou Food Mission
DTI signs landmark MOU to elevate sari-sari stores nationwide
Makati, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the Sari-sari Store Advancement Program, aimed at empowering over one million sari-sari store owners across the Philippines. This transformative initiative, under the banner “Tindahan Mo e-Level Up Mo!”, is set to equip micro-retailers also known as sari-sari stores, continue reading : DTI signs landmark MOU to elevate sari-sari stores nationwide
DTI-10 launches Batch 2 of Kapatid Mentor Me in NorMin
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 has launched the second batch of its Kapatid Mentor Me-Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Program for 2024 on July 9, 2024 at Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. A total of 54 local businesses from Northern Mindanao has joined the second batch of the KMME-MME continue reading : DTI-10 launches Batch 2 of Kapatid Mentor Me in NorMin
DTI inaugurates new cement plant in Cebu to reduce reliance on imports
San Fernando, Cebu—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual inaugurated a Japanese cement company’s new PHP 12.8 billion production line on July 18. This new facility is expected to bolster cement production in the Philippines and reduce reliance on imports. Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI)’s state-of-the-art plant in San Fernando, Cebu has an continue reading : DTI inaugurates new cement plant in Cebu to reduce reliance on imports
DTI Task Force Kalasag hits 3 biggest one-day hauls of uncertified appliances in 3 weeks
Makati City, Philippines — Following its latest enforcement of technical regulations for household appliances in Cavite, Bulacan, and Valenzuela City, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its task force Kalasag, has made its three biggest single-day seizures of uncertified appliances in less than three weeks. DTI Secretary Fred Pascual announced these three recent continue reading : DTI Task Force Kalasag hits 3 biggest one-day hauls of uncertified appliances in 3 weeks
Plastic pipes and ceramic items worth over Php 5.8 million seized by DTI Task Force Kalasag in Zamboanga
Zamboanga, Philippines—As part of its sustained nationwide crackdown on substandard items to enforce compliance with technical and safety product regulations, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag seized 59,261 non-compliant consumer products worth PHP 5,873,240 during its enforcement rounds in Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay from June 3 to 7. Uncertified continue reading : Plastic pipes and ceramic items worth over Php 5.8 million seized by DTI Task Force Kalasag in Zamboanga
DTI hosts groundbreaking Tatak Pinoy Act Forum to ignite industrial excellence and global competitiveness
Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proudly hosted the inaugural Tatak Pinoy Act (TPA) Forum at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on 15 July 2024. This event brought together over 300 key stakeholders from the government, diplomatic corps, international organizations, industry, and academia. Themed “Rekindling a National Aspiration Towards Industrial Transformation,” the continue reading : DTI hosts groundbreaking Tatak Pinoy Act Forum to ignite industrial excellence and global competitiveness
DTI Secretary Pascual champions organizational performance excellence at the Philippine Quality Awards
Manila, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual highlighted the critical role of quality management and continuous improvement in national development during the 2024 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Conferment Ceremony held at Malacañan Palace on July 17. “The PQA goes beyond mere recognition; it is a pivotal initiative designed to inspire and empower continue reading : DTI Secretary Pascual champions organizational performance excellence at the Philippine Quality Awards
Pascual hails industrial excellence and economic contributions of PEZA-registered First Philippine Industrial Park
Batangas City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual lauded the significant contributions of the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) to the country’s industrial growth and economic development. Registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) since 1996, FPIP hosts over 150 locators and boasts an annual average of USD 3.5 billion in continue reading : Pascual hails industrial excellence and economic contributions of PEZA-registered First Philippine Industrial Park