DTI

2 days ago

PH exports hit record $9.87B in September, up 35.6 percent

Philippine merchandise exports reached an all-time high of $9.87 billion in September 2026, driven largely by strong electronics shipments and sustained demand from major international markets.

6 days ago

BOI likely to surpass P1-trillion investment goal as approvals surge

The Board of Investments (BOI) is on track to meet, if not surpass, its P1-trillion investment approvals target for 2026 after securing P900.06 billion in the first nine months, leaving just under P100 billion to be approved in the final quarter.

7 days ago

TikTok Shop, DTI promote safer online shopping practices

TikTok Shop is strengthening consumer protection measures in the Philippines through stricter seller verification, product compliance checks and buyer support mechanisms as online shopping platforms face growing scrutiny over counterfeit and unsafe products.

7 days ago

DTI, Mastercard team up to expand MSMEs’ digital market access

Filipino small businesses stand to gain wider market access as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Mastercard seek to address gaps in digital payment adoption, online security and merchant capabilities.

19 Oct 2026

8:34AM

DTI fast-tracks $2-B infrastructure projects of I Squared Capital

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving to accelerate infrastructure projects under I Squared Capital's $2-billion investment commitment in the Philippines, focusing on fuel storage, pipelines and cold chain facilities to strengthen energy security and logistics capacity.

5 Oct 2026

10:14AM

DTI, AstraZeneca push PH as clinical research, life sciences hub

The Philippines is seeking to capture more global clinical research investments as AstraZeneca moves to establish a clinical trial center of excellence in Manila and builds on more than P3 billion it has invested in local trials over the past six years.

3 Oct 2026

9:05AM

Electronics lift August exports to 35-year high of $9.11B

Philippine merchandise exports surged 27.8 percent in August to $9.11 billion, their highest monthly value in 35 years, as electronics shipments powered another month of strong overseas sales.

29 Sep 2026

7:11AM

DTI portal NCOP 2.0 brings MSME services under one digital roof

Filipino entrepreneurs will now be able to tap more government business services online as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) upgrades its digital platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

15 Sep 2026

7:43AM

iSON sets $375-M PH push across telecom, other sectors

iSON Group is preparing to deepen its Philippine footprint with up to $300 million for telecom towers over the next decade and another $75 million for agriculture, healthcare and business process outsourcing.