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

DTI welcomes PH expansion of Silicon Valley 4PL firm, OMEGA GTI Asia, Inc.

Batangas City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the expansion of Omega Global Technologies, Inc.’s (Omega GTI) regional office in the Philippines on March 6. Facilitated by the DTI’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV), this expansion signifies the growth of the Silicon Valley-based comprehensive 4PL supply chain solutions firm, continue reading : DTI welcomes PH expansion of Silicon Valley 4PL firm, OMEGA GTI Asia, Inc.

A group of DTI Region 8 staff wearing purple shirts poses alongside Barangay 79 Sirin officials and community members in Tacloban City. They are gathered around donated pre-loved clothing intended for local fire victims, taken on March 14, 2025, during an orientation on basic consumer rights and responsibilities.

DTI conducts consumer rights orientation; extends aid to fire victims in Tacloban

Tacloban City —The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthened its commitment to consumer protection and community support by conducting an Orientation on Basic Consumer Rights and Responsibilities for Barangay 39 Sirin officials and staff on March 14. Held in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day, this initiative aimed to educate local leaders on consumer welfare continue reading : DTI conducts consumer rights orientation; extends aid to fire victims in Tacloban

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