Latest in Department of Trade and IndustryThe Philippines is on the verge of expanding its free trade agreement portfolio to 20, with negotiations ongoing with the European Union, Canada, and Chile, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced Saturday, as the Marcos administration pushes to open new markets for Filipino exporters. Roque said…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched five simultaneous loan programs totaling P13 billion aimed at helping overseas Filipino workers, women entrepreneurs, exporters, small businesses, and transport operators, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced Saturday, April 18. Roque…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended its price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities through May 10, 2026, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced, as the government continues weekly negotiations with manufacturers and retailers to keep shelves affordable amid…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Central Office will implement a work-from-home arrangement every Friday beginning March 13, 2026 as part of government efforts to conserve energy amid rising global fuel market uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East. DTI Assistant Secretary…
A ₱500 budget might cover a few grocery items, but it falls far short of what Filipino families traditionally prepare for Noche Buena. That was how United Broiler Raisers Association chairman Atty. Bong Inciong responded to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque’s claim that ₱500 is enough for a family’s…
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