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Philippine June 2025 exports soar 26.1%, hit $7.02B

Philippine merchandise exports surged by 26.1 percent in June 2025, hitting $7.02 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). It marks the second-highest year-on-year growth in two years, trailing only the 28.2-percent spike recorded in April 2024.

30 Jul 2025

8:02AM

PH, Israel ink deal to advance innovation and trade cooperation

The Philippines and Israel reaffirmed and deepened their economic partnership as Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque and Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat met on July 29, 2025, to conclude the first Philippines-Israel Joint Committee (JC) Meeting.

28 Jul 2025

1:02PM

PH food exporters bag $46.5M in sales at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025

Filipino food exporters raked in a total of USD 46.52 million in export sales following a strong showing at the recently concluded THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025, one of the region’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions held in Bangkok, Thailand.

28 Jul 2025

10:41AM

DTI launches training and licensing drive for informal builders

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), has launched the Builders’ Basic Masterclass (BBM) to integrate informal pakyaw contractors into the formal construction sector.

22 Jul 2025

10:47AM

L’Oréal, SPARK!, DTI empower Filipinas via beauty, digital skills

L’Oréal Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have joined forces to expand the Beauty for a Better Life E-Beauty Advisor (E-BA) Program nationwide—blending beauty education with digital skills and entrepreneurial training to empower underserved Filipinos, particularly women and MSMEs.

17 Jul 2025

10:11AM

Taiheiyo Cement on track to finish P3.72-B Batangas terminal by Q2 2026

Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) said it is on schedule to complete its P3.72-billion Luzon Distribution Terminal in Calaca, Batangas by the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Philippine market.

15 Jul 2025

8:47AM

DTI, Japan’s Rinna Co. unveil AI assistant for 24/7 public service

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan-based Rinna Co. Ltd. on Monday, July 14, to launch Project TRINA — its first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered government assistant designed to streamline public services.

7 Jul 2025

10:26AM

DTI rolls out E-Commerce Trustmark to combat online scams

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched the “E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark,” a digital badge for legitimate online businesses, as part of its campaign to build trust and ensure safety in digital transactions.

4 Jul 2025

2:11PM

DTI clears ₱18.7-B food security projects under Green Lane initiative

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Board of Investments (BOI), has fast-tracked the approval of 31 food security projects under the Green Lane initiative as of June 30.