The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to expand the use of a global creator identification system aimed at improving the visibility and protection of Filipino artists in international markets.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its financing arm Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), is launching a ₱2-billion loan facility aimed at helping small transport operators and drivers transition to electric vehicles.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has outlined a roadmap aimed at positioning the Philippines as a global semiconductor and electronics hub, targeting $110 billion in annual exports by 2030.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Board of Investments (BOI), said Tuesday, Dec. 23, that it has endorsed 29 new investment projects worth P124.81 billion, with information technology–business process management (IT-BPM) and digital services expected to account for the largest share of new jobs.
The DTI said its upgraded online systems and automated workflows allowed the agency to surpass its 2024 performance across key enforcement and regulatory functions.
Third telco Dito Telecommunity has unveiled Dito BizBayan, a new business initiative designed to accelerate the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines.
Facing mounting public backlash and appeals from online entrepreneurs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to defer the mandatory registration for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark and extend its voluntary phase until December 31, 2025.
The DTI’s action follows reports of vape products allegedly containing synthetic cannabinoids — chemicals that mimic cannabis — recently found in “Tuklaw” cigarettes identified by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Over 3,000 products — including electric kettles, fans, pressure cookers, rice cookers, multi-cookers, induction cookers, and blenders — were confiscated after DTI’s online monitoring teams flagged suspicious listings.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set Sept. 30 as the deadline for online merchants, e-retailers, e-marketplaces, and digital platforms to register for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark (Trustmark), a digital badge aimed at strengthening consumer confidence in online transactions.
