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Cristina A. Roque
PH exports hit historic $8.17B amid global trade uncertainty
The Philippines posted its highest monthly export performance on record in March 2026, with outbound shipments reaching US$8.17 billion despite mounting global uncertainties and...
Global appetite lifts PH ube exports to $3.06M – DTI
The Philippines earned $3.06 million from ube and ube-based product exports in 2025, driven by rising global demand for authentic Asian flavors, natural food...
EU opens €1.8-M grant call to help Filipino MSMEs go circular
The European Union has opened applications for a €1.8-million (approximately ₱125 million) grant facility aimed at accelerating the green and circular transformation of Filipino...
PH regains no. 2 spot in global banana exports
The Philippines has regained its rank as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025, after shipments rose to 2.925 million metric tons — a...
Govt guarantees CARS dues to carmakers despite budget veto
The government has assured car manufacturers and parts makers that incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program will continue to be honored,...
DTI warns buyers: Uncertified appliances pose serious safety risks
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has confiscated ₱25.3 million worth of uncertified household appliances in Malabon City, underscoring the government’s push to...
BOI clears ₱26.4B projects, boosts IT-BPM, housing, clean energy jobs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Board of Investments (BOI), has approved ₱26.43 billion worth of new investment projects expected to...
DTI tightens monitoring in Cebu as nationwide price freeze takes effect
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has confirmed stable prices and adequate supply of basic necessities in Cebu City following inspection rounds led...
DTI tightens price watch during Undas
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for intensified market surveillance, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthened its price monitoring...
DTI defers mandatory Trustmark registration to year-end
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on 15 October 2025, Wednesday, the move to make the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark (Trustmark) registration voluntary...