DTI

3 hours ago

PH banana exports reclaim world’s No. 2 spot, DTI says

The Philippines reclaimed its position as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025 after shipments rose to 2.925 million metric tons, marking a 26-percent year-on-year increase, the Department of Trade and Industry said in a statement quoting preliminary data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

5 days ago

DTI partners with TikTok Shop to boost e-commerce compliance

As social media platforms double as digital marketplaces, the rapid growth of online selling has raised the need for stronger awareness of seller rights and responsibilities under Philippine e-commerce laws.

25 Jan 2026

7:30AM

DTI, 2GO seal logistics pact to boost MSMEs nationwide

Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque is ramping up public-private collaboration in logistics as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthens its partnership with 2GO Group Inc. to widen market access for businesses nationwide.

20 Jan 2026

8:20AM

No CARS pullout, gov’t says amid FY2026 budget confusion

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Finance (DOF) jointly clarified that the veto of the CARS Program item in the FY2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) does not signal a withdrawal of government support for the automotive industry.

14 Jan 2026

3:27PM

PH, UAE seal first Middle East free trade deal

The Philippines has entered a new phase of global economic engagement after signing its first free trade agreement in the Middle East, positioning local exporters and service providers for stronger access to one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.

9 Jan 2026

8:38AM

DTI unveils model Negosyo Center to modernize MSME services

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has unveiled its model Negosyo Center, a flagship initiative reflecting the Marcos Jr. administration’s push to modernize government services and strengthen support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

29 Dec 2025

9:25AM

PH exports post 11-month growth streak, top 2024 total

Philippine exports surged 21.3 percent year on year to $6.9 billion in November 2025, driven by strong demand for electronics, agro-based products, and consumer goods, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

26 Dec 2025

6:07AM

DTI, LRA sign rules for 99-year Investors’ Lease Act

The Philippine government has taken a major step toward strengthening its investment framework with the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 12252, or the Investors’ Lease Act, which allows foreign investors to lease private land for up to 99 years.

23 Dec 2025

4:48PM

BOI 2025 approvals near P1 trillion as investments sustain growth

Total investment approvals by the Board of Investments have reached nearly P1 trillion this year, underscoring strong investor confidence and the government’s sustained push to position the Philippines as a regional hub for smart and sustainable investments.