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.
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
Los Angeles, USA — The Philippines is taking bold steps to re-establish its presence in Hollywood, unveiling new incentives to attract international productions and showcase Filipino talent on the world stage. The initiative, dubbed “Expanding the Bridge,” was launched at a high-profile event in Los Angeles, attended by leading Hollywood producers, directors, and industry executives. continue reading : PH courts Hollywood producers with new film incentives
Los Angeles, USA — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up efforts to position the Philippines as a prime destination for film production and creative industry investments, with a substantial investment pipeline emerging from discussions with Hollywood-based Birns & Sawyer. On March 5, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with executives from Birns continue reading : USD 50 million soundstage investment in PH set to propel film industry forward, says trade chief
Los Angeles, USA — The Philippine government is accelerating its efforts to bridge the digital divide and explore groundbreaking opportunities in space technology. In a strategic meeting on March 5, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with SpaceX/Starlink executives in Hawthorne, California to discuss expanding satellite broadband connectivity across the country and continue reading : PH explores expanded collaboration with SpaceX, envisions space-enabled future
As the Philippine startup ecosystem continues to accelerate, the Philippines is attracting a lot of interest from investors. In this regard, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforces the government’s efforts in supporting Filipino startups and MSMEs to upgrade, upskill, and upsize, through the implementation of programs to further establish a strong Filipino startup continue reading : 5 Filipino startups you need to know and support now!
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — The Department of Trade and Industry through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Silicon Valley and in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, proudly showcased the best of Philippines’ craftsmanship at the Merkado Kultura – a curated makers market at the Philippine Center in San Francisco continue reading : DTI celebrates the best of Philippines’ craftsmanship and entrepreneurship at Merkado Kultura in San Francisco
SILICON VALLEY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) Silicon Valley partnered with Dynamico Space – a Silicon Valley-based startup incubator, to explore opportunities for collaboration and mentorship in a Discovery Trip in the Philippines. The event was supported by Department of Science and Technology (DOST), continue reading : DTI partners with US-based incubator, promotes mentorship and funding for PH startups through Discovery Trip
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Silicon Valley collaborated with The Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) in launching of the fourth book from FWN Filipina Leadership Book Series in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) last 8 March, 2023. The FWN Filipina continue reading : DTI Silicon Valley empowers Filipinas through launch of fourth book from FWN leadership book series
The Philippine semiconductor and electronics industry remains the top contributor to the Philippine economy. The industry is typically made up of export-oriented firms, accounting for about 62% of Philippine total exports last year at USD43-B. “The Philippines has been a strategic partner for global electronics companies since the 1970s when multinationals mainly from the US led by continue reading : 50 years of supporting the global semiconductor industry and strong COVID-19 response, the Philippines continue to be a valuable partner in Southeast Asia