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Department of Trade and Industry

DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is a key government agency in the Philippines responsible for promoting trade, regulating commerce, and ensuring fair market practices. It has recently implemented several measures, including imposing safeguard duties on imported cement, banning PCAB members from owning construction firms, and making the E-Commerce Trustmark voluntary until the end of 2025. These actions reflect the DTI's ongoing efforts to protect local industries, maintain market stability, and enhance consumer trust in the Philippine economy.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, October 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM

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Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM

DTI overhauls PCAB, CIAP amid 'accreditation for sale' issues

Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque announced a major overhaul of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) and the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) following accusations of an "accreditation for sale" scheme.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM

PCAB members banned from owning construction firms

Members of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) are now prohibited from owning construction companies due to conflict of interest, as announced by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM

DTI makes E-Commerce PH Trustmark registration voluntary until end of 2025

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has made the registration for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark voluntary for online sellers until the end of 2025.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM

DTI to impose temporary safeguard duty on imported cement

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will impose a temporary safeguard duty of P349 per metric ton on imported cement for three years, following a recommendation from the Tariff Commission.

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Cement group seeks P600 safeguard duty on imports

Cement manufacturers in the Philippines, represented by CeMAP, are advocating for a P600 per metric ton safeguard duty on imported cement.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM

DTI taps Customs to stop import dumping

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking assistance from the Bureau of Customs to prevent the dumping of imported goods into the Philippine market, which is anticipated due to recent US tariffs.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM

DTI secures commitment from manufacturers for no Noche Buena price hikes

Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque has secured commitments from several manufacturers not to increase prices of Noche Buena products this holiday season.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM

Sen. Bam Aquino urges DTI to review mandatory Trustmark for online businesses

Senator Bam Aquino urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to review its mandatory "Trustmark" requirement for online businesses.

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM

PEZA, FTSC ink pact to boost PH trade diplomacy

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) formalized a partnership on October 2, 2025, to enhance the Philippines' global trade diplomacy and investment promotion.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM

NBI nabs Chinese national, Filipino cohort for selling unregistered vape products

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a Chinese national, Ke Liang, and his Filipino cohort, Christian E. Calonsag, in Pasay City for the illegal sale of unregistered vape products, violating the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-nicotine Products Regulation Act.