Sunday, 21 June 2026
5 Jun 2026
5:19PM
Foreign investment approvals up 52% in Q1, DTI reports
The Philippines posted a sharp increase in approved foreign investment pledges in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by South Korean capital and growing investor interest in sectors ranging from renewable energy to tourism.
1 Jun 2026
9:29AM
MinebeaMitsumi P25-B expansion to drive job growth, boost chip sector
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects the creation of 3,000 new jobs and the deepening of the country’s participation in global semiconductor and electronics supply chains as Japanese manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi Inc. moves forward with a P25-billion expansion of its local operations.
25 May 2026
8:27AM
FAST, DTI Misamis Oriental expand MSME logistics support
FAST Logistics Group and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental have expanded their partnership to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) improve market access through stronger logistics and supply chain support.
12 May 2026
4:18PM
Gov’t unveils twin measures to accelerate transition to EVs
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The government is rolling out twin measures to accelerate the country’s shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to cushion the impact of high fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East while also reducing pollution and attracting foreign investments.
12 May 2026
9:36AM
PH set to sign four trade pacts in 2026, says DTI chief
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— The Philippine government is poised to sign at least four trade agreements before the end of the year, Trade Secretary Christina Roque said.
7 May 2026
5:27PM
ASEAN urged to strengthen crisis response amid global shocks
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday called for stronger crisis coordination among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states, warning that global disruptions such as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continue to expose the region’s economic and security vulnerabilities.
6 May 2026
5:14PM
Integrated ASEAN essential to weather global crises, DTI exec says
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —A more integrated Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has become essential in addressing the challenges arising from geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, according to a senior official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
17 Apr 2026
1:51PM
DTI rolls out P2-B loan program for e-transport shift
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its financing arm Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), has launched a P2-billion loan program to help transport operators and drivers shift to electric vehicles.
28 Mar 2026
8:49AM
QUICK LOOK | PH exports post best start since 1991, up 8.3% in Jan-Feb
Philippine exports rose to a record $14.47 billion in the first two months of 2026, marking an 8.3 percent increase from a year earlier and the highest January–February level since 1991, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
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