DTI

4 hours ago

DTI begins full enforcement of e-commerce law, liability rules

The Philippines has begun full enforcement of its landmark Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (RA 11967), placing stricter compliance and liability requirements on digital platforms and online sellers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

5 hours ago

DTI seeks FIRB nod on EV plan to deliver ₱120B in investments, 680,000 jobs

The Philippines is expected to generate around 680,000 jobs and attract ₱120 billion in capital investment under the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque said, as the country positions itself as a key player in Southeast Asia’s EV manufacturing race.

15 Jun 2025

9:32AM

DTI, trade groups launch Job Blueprint to boost wholesale and retail industry

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP), and the Department of Trade and Industry’s supply chain and logistics group will jointly launch the Section G: Job Blueprint for Wholesale & Retail Trade on June 16, 2025, at SM North EDSA Annex.

13 Jun 2025

2:06PM

DTI launches AI chatbot to improve frontline services nationwide

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched an artificial intelligence-powered digital assistant designed to automate frontline services and simplify regulatory compliance for businesses across the country.

8 Jun 2025

6:43PM

DTI, Globaltronics renew partnership to strengthen PH creative industry

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has renewed its strategic partnership with digital media firm Globaltronics Inc. in a bid to amplify the global visibility of Filipino creatives and accelerate the growth of the country’s creative economy.

4 Jun 2025

6:20PM

High-impact ecozone developments take shape in Palawan, Albay, and Tarlac

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), is accelerating the rollout of next-generation economic zones to drive countryside development, generate jobs, and enhance the Philippines’ competitiveness.

4 Jun 2025

9:41AM

DTI: Creativity not just a hobby—it’s business and a national growth driver

The Philippine creative industries continue their ascent as a vital engine of economic growth, generating ₱1.94 trillion in value and providing jobs to 7.51 million Filipinos in 2024.

3 Jun 2025

4:38PM

DTI rolls out CREATE MORE Act's VAT perks for exporters, certifies first four EOEs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has awarded the initial batch of Export-Oriented Enterprise (EOE) certificates to four companies, entitling them to VAT-related incentives under the CREATE MORE Act.

3 Jun 2025

11:35AM

DTI scales up support for Filipino exporters amid global trade headwinds

As global trade dynamics become increasingly complex, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is intensifying its support for Filipino exporters through a combination of international engagement, digital transformation, and policy innovation.