Department of Trade and Industry

Also known as DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) supports local entrepreneurs in Negros Occidental by operating 35 Negosyo Centers across the province to provide coaching and mentoring services. The DTI also works towards strengthening trade relations with key global partners like the United States, Japan, and China, while penalizing substandard steel producers to ensure compliance with national standards. Additionally, the DTI promotes Filipino fashion designers through initiatives such as the FASHIONPhilippines Milan Mentorship Program.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

Recent stories about DTI

DTI chief, Pres spox to US for tariff talks

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque and Special Assistant to the President for Investments and Economic Affairs Frederick Go will travel to Washington, D.C., from April 29 to May 2 to negotiate a lower tariff rate as part of President Donald Trump's executive order.
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Marcos Cabinet confident in boosting Philippines-US trade ties

Despite temporarily suspended tariffs, members of the Marcos Cabinet expressed confidence in strengthening trade relations between Manila and Washington ahead of an upcoming high-level meeting scheduled for the first week of May.
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Garment firm eyes PH expansion due to low US tariff

A Hong Kong-based garment manufacturer is planning to expand its production capacity in the Philippines due to the country's relatively low 17% tariff rate on imports into the United States.
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US trains Filipino personnel to counter maritime trafficking

US experts recently trained Filipino personnel from various agencies to enhance their ability to counter maritime trafficking of hazardous materials at seaports and respond effectively to security incidents.
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DTI allows online sale of vape products under strict age-gating measures

The Department of Trade and Industry has permitted the online sale, distribution, and advertising of vape products, devices, and novel tobacco products under strict conditions.
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DTI maintains 'business-as-usual' amid US tariff suspension

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque stated that the Philippines will maintain a 'business-as-usual' approach while awaiting potential changes to US tariffs following their temporary suspension.
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DA intensifies SRP crackdown on imported rice and pork

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified its crackdown on violators of the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice and pork products, citing uneven compliance as 'alarming'.
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DTI鈥檚 KMME mentorship program highlights local food innovations during Filipino Food Month

This Filipino Food Month celebrates culinary diversity and local entrepreneurship through the DTI鈥檚 KMME mentorship program.
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Marcos launches Bagong Pilipinas Marketplace for MSMEs

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. launched the Bagong Pilipinas Marketplace, a digital platform aimed at empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to connect with local and foreign wholesale buyers during the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, April 9.
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Malaysian JAKIM to establish Halal certifying body in PH this year

Malaysian government's Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) is set to establish a world-class Halal certifying body (HCB) in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
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