DTI chief underscores role of FDIs in global development at the launch of the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–In a Ministerial Event on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD), the DTI Secretary recognized the significance of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in generating jobs, enhancing infrastructure, and bringing development to the countryside. At the IFD event, Secretary Pascual underscored, “I am confident that the increased transparency provisions and facilitation measures in continue reading : DTI chief underscores role of FDIs in global development at the launch of the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement

2GO enables online entrepreneurs in Central Luzon to move products across the country

ANGELES CITY, PHILIPPINES, 22 February 2024 – 2GO, the Philippines’ largest end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions provider and part of SM Group, is enabling a community of online entrepreneurs in Central Luzon in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3). The 2GO Getters community was established to connect with small business continue reading : 2GO enables online entrepreneurs in Central Luzon to move products across the country

DTI bolsters industrialization drive, lauds signing of “Tatak Pinoy” Act

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to boost its science, technology, and innovation-driven industrialization agenda with the enactment of the “Tatak Pinoy” Act on 26 February 2024. In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s priorities in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, the newly passed legislation will continue reading : DTI bolsters industrialization drive, lauds signing of “Tatak Pinoy” Act

Pascual calls for stronger sustainable trade and development initiatives to address climate change

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES–Acknowledging the need for a collaborative approach in addressing global challenges, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual stressed the critical role of the Philippines in shaping a transparent, sustainable, and inclusive global trade environment on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13). During continue reading : Pascual calls for stronger sustainable trade and development initiatives to address climate change

DTI advances future-ready PH with UN-backed Electric Mobility project

MAKATI CITY – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Philippine Representative Teddy Monroy signed the “Accelerating the Adoption and Scale-up Electric Mobility for Low-Carbon City Development in the Philippines” (E- Mobility) project, 23 February. This initiative aims to revolutionize Philippine transportation by promoting electric vehicles (EVs) continue reading : DTI advances future-ready PH with UN-backed Electric Mobility project

Pascual to lead PH delegation in upcoming WTO MC13

MANILA, Philippines – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual will lead the Philippine delegation in the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) which will take place from 26-29 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Accompanying the DTI secretary are officials from the House of Representatives and various government agencies continue reading : Pascual to lead PH delegation in upcoming WTO MC13

FOODPhilippines takes fun, easy, and healthy eating in Dubai food expo

FOODPhilippines returned to the 29th edition of Gulfood on Monday, February 19, as the world’s biggest annual food and beverage sourcing event kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Central to the Philippines’ participation were food and ingredients focused on health and wellness, brought by 25 food exhibitors continue reading : FOODPhilippines takes fun, easy, and healthy eating in Dubai food expo

BOI endorses P329-B, 2,000 MW Danish offshore wind power projects for Green Lane

MAKATI CITY – Widening the playing field for renewable energy in the Philippines, the Board of Investments (BOI), through its One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI), granted a green lane certification to Copenhagen Infrastructure New Market Fund Philippines Corporation or CI NMF (PH) Corp. for its three offshore wind power projects in North Samar, Pangasinan continue reading : BOI endorses P329-B, 2,000 MW Danish offshore wind power projects for Green Lane

DTI strengthens partnership with law enforcement agencies

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) had a series of meetings with the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), the Senior Police Assistant to the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (SPA to SILG), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the National Bureau of continue reading : DTI strengthens partnership with law enforcement agencies