DTI, PHILASA ink deal to integrate industry construction standards into architecture curriculum

Makati City, Philippines—To enhance the practical application of architectural education, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Architecture Schools Association Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 20. This collaboration seeks to integrate CIAP Document 102—Uniform General Conditions of Contract for Private Construction—into the syllabi of contract-related courses as reference continue reading : DTI, PHILASA ink deal to integrate industry construction standards into architecture curriculum

DTI leads push to position PH creative industries globally with Spain’s IE University linkage

Makati City, Philippines—Driven to accelerate the growth of the Philippine creative industries, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) convened IE University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) on March 12 to initiate discussions on potential international collaborations. “This engagement reinforces the government’s push to strengthen the Philippine Creative Industry through international collaborations and continue reading : DTI leads push to position PH creative industries globally with Spain’s IE University linkage

DTI leads nationwide initiatives for sustainable consumer practices on World Consumer Rights Day 2025

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2025 with a fitting celebration focused on advancing sustainable practices among Filipino consumers, aligning with the global theme, “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.” The DTI’s Fair Trade Group launched the “DTI’s Sustainability Challenge: Shift today and be a smart continue reading : DTI leads nationwide initiatives for sustainable consumer practices on World Consumer Rights Day 2025

DTI Chief spotlights Filipino entrepreneurs and financial institutions as key engines of economic growth

Manila City, Philippines—”Today, we honor the heart and soul of the Philippine economy—our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and our Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs) who have played a pivotal role in driving inclusive and sustainable growth across the country,” Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque pointed out during the 2025 MSME continue reading : DTI Chief spotlights Filipino entrepreneurs and financial institutions as key engines of economic growth

Roque: Philippines ready for US investment, promotes sustainable partnerships

Makati City, Philippines—The Philippines is a dynamic, open, and resilient partner, ready to collaborate with American companies for sustained regional expansion and shared prosperity. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque made this statement during the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) of the Philippines on March 19. “The Philippines and the United continue reading : Roque: Philippines ready for US investment, promotes sustainable partnerships

DTI boosts Sultan Kudarat coffee farmers with new machinery, skills under RAPID Growth

Sultan Kudarat, Philippines––The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has successfully distributed coffee farm rejuvenation tools to 1,142 farmers in the municipalities of Lebak, Senator Ninoy Aquino, and Kalamansi. Through its provincial office in Sultan Kudarat, the DTI provided pruning shears, saws, grafting knives, knapsack sprayers, and chainsaws to support the rehabilitation of local coffee continue reading : DTI boosts Sultan Kudarat coffee farmers with new machinery, skills under RAPID Growth

DTI, DA trade mission secures USD 27.28 million in sales, boosts Middle East economic ties

Manila City, Philippines—The Philippines’ business mission to the Middle East generated USD 27.28 million in export sales from February 7 to 21. This achievement marks the first major initiative following the newly signed memorandum of agreement on Agriculture and Fisheries Export Development and Promotion between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department continue reading : DTI, DA trade mission secures USD 27.28 million in sales, boosts Middle East economic ties

PH gov’t empowers businesses with new data protocol, solidifying competitive edge—DTI Chief

Makati City, Philippines—The government is empowering businesses to operate with greater confidence and ease, reinforcing the Philippines as a competitive and business-friendly hub, according to Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Together with the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formalized the Swift Corporate and Other Records continue reading : PH gov’t empowers businesses with new data protocol, solidifying competitive edge—DTI Chief

DTI Chief highlights women-led initiatives at Go Negosyo Women Summit 2025

Parañaque City, Philippines—First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spearheaded Go Negosyo’s Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs 2025 awarding ceremony on March 15. At the event, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized the agency’s vow to empower women in the business sector. Under the theme “Women Breaking Boundaries,” the summit celebrated the pivotal role of continue reading : DTI Chief highlights women-led initiatives at Go Negosyo Women Summit 2025

DTI-supported coffee farmer in Lanao del Norte wins at 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition

Iligan City —Edelyn Dales, a local coffee farmer supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), won the top prize in the 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition’s 4th Elimination Round (Provincial Level) held on March 1. Dales, representing the Somiorang Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative, triumphed over 17 other participants to claim the champion’s title. Organized by continue reading : DTI-supported coffee farmer in Lanao del Norte wins at 12th Mindanao Cup Tasters Competition