PH courts Hollywood producers with new film incentives

Los Angeles, USA — The Philippines is taking bold steps to re-establish its presence in Hollywood, unveiling new incentives to attract international productions and showcase Filipino talent on the world stage. The initiative, dubbed “Expanding the Bridge,” was launched at a high-profile event in Los Angeles, attended by leading Hollywood producers, directors, and industry executives. continue reading : PH courts Hollywood producers with new film incentives

City skyline with cloud and WiFi connection symbols, representing technology and connectivity.

PH explores expanded collaboration with SpaceX, envisions space-enabled future

Los Angeles, USA — The Philippine government is accelerating its efforts to bridge the digital divide and explore groundbreaking opportunities in space technology. In a strategic meeting on March 5, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with SpaceX/Starlink executives in Hawthorne, California to discuss expanding satellite broadband connectivity across the country and continue reading : PH explores expanded collaboration with SpaceX, envisions space-enabled future

Flags of the Philippines and Japan merged, representing a meeting with retail and leisure giants in Japan.

DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

Tokyo, Japan—On March 04, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for continue reading : DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

A group photograph of four individuals: Mr. Seiji Imai, Chairman of the Japan-Asia Relations Committee of Keizai Doyukai, Secretary Cristina A. Roque, PHILJEC President and CEO Richard Albert I. Osmond, and PHILJEC Chairman Alfred V. Ty.

DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

Tokyo, Japan –– On March 4, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged senior executives of Japan’s biggest industry organizations, Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai, in a dialogue on Philippine-Japan economic relations anchored on mutual economic growth and collective solutions to new challenges brought about by dynamic changes in the global continue reading : DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

A group photo of eight individuals: four Japanese representatives and four Philippine trade officials. From left to right, they are are Mr. Yohei Kurisu, Mr. Shigeo Fukuda, Mr. Satoru Wachi, Mr. Shuichiro Ikemoto, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque, Special Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay, DTI Assistant Secretary Englebert Josef Chua, and DTI Assistant Secretary May Niña Celynne Layug.

PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan––”The Philippines is committed to building a future powered by renewable energy and sustainable innovation,” declared Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. This came during a series of high-level meetings with Sumitomo Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, and Chodai Co., Ltd., organized last March 3. These engagements renewed the country’s commitment continue reading : PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo

A group photo shows Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque and several staff members, including DTI Assistant Secretaries Chua and Layug, and DTI-PTIC Tokyo STR Dita Angara-Mathay, posed with Japanese business representatives including Mr. Shinji Fukami, Senior General Manager of International Business Division, Mr. Masao Osumi, General Manager, and Ms. Narumi Saito & Mr. Hidetaka Yamanokuchi from the International Business Division. They stand in a room with a gold folding screen backdrop. In front of them on the table are cups of coffee and refreshments.

DTI Chief: Taiheiyo Cement eyes major expansion investments into PH infra

Tokyo, Japan—The Philippines is witnessing a significant boost in its infrastructure capacity as Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) doubles its cement production in Cebu. The company’s PHP 12.8 billion state-of-the-art, energy-efficient manufacturing facility has increased its output from 50,000 to 65,000 bags to a remarkable 100,000 bags per day, directly addressing the country’s growing infrastructure continue reading : DTI Chief: Taiheiyo Cement eyes major expansion investments into PH infra

A meeting between Philippine and Japanese officials is taking place around a conference table. Attendees include DTI Assistant Secretary May Niña Celynne Layug, STR Dita Angara-Mathay, Secretary Cristina A. Roque, SAPIEA Frederick D. Go, Director General Tereso Panga, Assistant Secretary Englebert Josef Chua, Mr. Joselito B. De Torres, Executive Officer and Division Manager, Ibiden Philippines Inc., Mr. Naohiko Yajima,Executive Senior Management, Vice President of Electronics Operation, Ibiden Co., Ltd., and Mr. Yuzo Yamagami, President and CEO, Ibiden Philippines Inc. The flags of Philippines and Japan are on the center table. Participants review documents and engage in discussion.

PH forges strategic partnerships, solidifies position as a global high-tech hub

Tokyo, Japan––Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque held meetings with top executives from Ibiden Co., Ltd. and Nidec Corporation on March 3, securing commitments that will strengthen the country’s position in the global supply chain for advanced electronics and precision manufacturing. “The Philippines is taking bold steps to position itself as continue reading : PH forges strategic partnerships, solidifies position as a global high-tech hub

Group photo of Philippine and Japanese officials at Etoile Kaito & Co., Inc. DTI Secretary Roque is in the center.

DTI establishes key trade partnerships with Japanese fashion and lifestyle giants

Tokyo, Japan—The Philippines has solidified its position as a rising force in the global fashion and lifestyle market, securing strategic trade partnerships with leading Japanese companies, Etoile Kaito & Co., Inc. and Adastria Co., Ltd.Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque spearheaded these pivotal collaborations during high-level discussion on March 03. These continue reading : DTI establishes key trade partnerships with Japanese fashion and lifestyle giants

The group photo of the officials of the Philippines, Hong Kong and China taken during the event. Photo shows (3rd left to 3rd right) the Regional Director of South East Asia and South Asia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Ronald Ho; Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco; the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Mr. Huang Xilian; the Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng; the Mayor of Taguig, Ms. Maria Laarni Lopez Cayetano. (Photo credit: The Government Information Centre, Hong Kong SAR)

PH-HK economic links strengthened as DTI supports HKETO Jakarta seminar

Manila City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its overseas trade and investment office in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Macau SAR, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), supported a business seminar and luncheon. The event, titled “Building a Stronger Future: The Synergistic Power of Fintech and continue reading : PH-HK economic links strengthened as DTI supports HKETO Jakarta seminar