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Department of Trade and Industry

DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is a government agency responsible for promoting trade, commerce, and entrepreneurship in the Philippines. It has been involved in various initiatives, such as launching the Bagong Pilipinas MSME Hub to support small businesses and addressing public concerns over the affordability of Noche Buena meals. The DTI also collaborates with law enforcement and other agencies to ensure fair market practices and consumer protection.

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Sun, December 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM

PNP intensifies Christmas crackdown on profiteering and hoarding

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying its efforts to protect consumers and ensure public safety this Christmas season by cracking down on profiteering and hoarding of goods.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM

PHILSME expo draws over 10,000 visitors seeking business growth solutions

The 17th Philippine SME Business Expo and Conference (PHILSME) Entrepreneur and Franchise Edition saw over 10,000 visitors, primarily small and medium enterprise (SME) owners, seeking business growth solutions.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM

DTI launches Bagong Pilipinas MSME Hub to support entrepreneurs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched the Bagong Pilipinas MSME Hub in Makati City to provide retail space and support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Content creator Cua prepares P500 Noche Buena feast amid DTI budget claim controversy

Content creator Benedict Cua accepted the challenge of preparing a Noche Buena feast for P500, documenting his grocery and market trip.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Celebrity couple disputes DTI's ₱500 Noche Buena budget

Celebrity couple Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano expressed their disagreement with the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) claim that ₱500 is sufficient for a Noche Buena meal.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM

Judy Ann Santos slams DTI's P500 Noche Buena suggestion as insensitive

Actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo finds the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) suggestion that P500 is enough for a Noche Buena meal insensitive and lacking in research, stating that more could have been done.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM

COA flags OVP's livelihood program for questionable beneficiary selection

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP)'s "Mag Negosyo 'Ta Day" livelihood program for questionable beneficiary selection and lack of proper evaluation of business proposals.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Rekonek stars disagree on DTI's ₱500 Noche Buena budget claim

The cast of the Metro Manila Film Festival entry 'Rekonek' have shared differing opinions on the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) claim that a Noche Buena feast for four can be prepared for ₱500.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM

VP Duterte refutes DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget claim

Vice President Sara Duterte disputed the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) assertion that P500 is enough for a complete Noche Buena meal for a Filipino family of four.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Araneta Group confirms data breach affecting TicketNet, PPI, and Araneta Center

The Araneta Group of Companies confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting three business units: Araneta Center Inc., TicketNet Inc., and PPI (Dairy Queen) Holdings Inc., detected on November 28.