Flags of the Philippines and Japan merged, representing a meeting with retail and leisure giants in Japan.

DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

Tokyo, Japan—On March 04, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for continue reading : DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

A group photograph of four individuals: Mr. Seiji Imai, Chairman of the Japan-Asia Relations Committee of Keizai Doyukai, Secretary Cristina A. Roque, PHILJEC President and CEO Richard Albert I. Osmond, and PHILJEC Chairman Alfred V. Ty.

DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

Tokyo, Japan –– On March 4, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged senior executives of Japan’s biggest industry organizations, Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai, in a dialogue on Philippine-Japan economic relations anchored on mutual economic growth and collective solutions to new challenges brought about by dynamic changes in the global continue reading : DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

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

From Left to Right: Mr. Ben Suzuki, Director of The Japan Foundation, Manila; Mr. Sean Patrick Jacob Razo, Representative of PTIC-Tokyo; Madame Akiko Endo, Spouse of the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo; Foreign Trade Service Officer Jeremiah Reyes, Foreign Trade Service Corps

DTI Tokyo joined the opening ceremony of the Japanese Film Festival

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Tokyo (PTIC-Tokyo), alongside its coordinating office in Manila, the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), joined the Opening Ceremony of the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) in Manila on 30 January 2025. Now in its 28th year, JFF continues to captivate Filipino audiences with a continue reading : DTI Tokyo joined the opening ceremony of the Japanese Film Festival

DTI’s Pascual engages with top Japanese trading houses (Sogoshosha)

TOKYO, JAPAN—On Monday, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual urged top Japanese trading houses to actively participate in efforts to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations between the Philippines and Japan during a dinner meeting hosted by the Philippine Ambassador to Japan H.E. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, and organized by the Philippine Trade continue reading : DTI’s Pascual engages with top Japanese trading houses (Sogoshosha)

Bilateral meeting with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI)

TOKYO, JAPAN— Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met  Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) following their participation at the ASEAN-Japan Business Week 2023 held on 5 June 2023, in Tokyo, Japan. In the said meeting, they agreed to further deepen Philippines-Japan bilateral relations   especially with the implementation continue reading : Bilateral meeting with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI)