In photo (L-R): Ms. Lea Sudio, Canada Trade and Channels Marketing Specialist; Mr. Jonard Talamayan, General Manager of Jollibee Yonge and Broadway Branch; Mr. Ryan Mercado, Area Manager of Jollibee Canada District 1; Ms. Rhea Martinez, Area Manager of Jollibee Canada District 3; Mr. Kerwin Orville Tate, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Deputy Consul General; Ms. Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Consul; Ms. Jhoana Feraren, Area Manager of Jollibee Canada District 2; Mr. Mario Tani, Philippine Trade and Invesment Center - Toronto Trade Commissioner

DTI SME showroom celebrates Filipino pride in Toronto, launches Jollibee exhibit

Toronto, Canada – The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Toronto continues to promote Filipino businesses in Canada through the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) SME Showroom, a dedicated space at the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Toronto that showcases Philippine products, stories, and brands to boost Philippine exports to Canada.  As part continue reading : DTI SME showroom celebrates Filipino pride in Toronto, launches Jollibee exhibit

In photo (L-R): Mr. Mario Tani, PTIC-Toronto Trade Commissioner; Mr. Abraham S. Siu, Pag-IBIG Fund Government Employees Representative; Ms. Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Consul; Mr. Gregorio A. Montenegro, Pag-IBIG Fund Private Employees Representative; Atty. Eduardo Labo Jr, Pag-IBIG Fund Assistant Department Manager of Foreign-Based Offices Operations Department

PTIC Toronto, Pag-IBIG Fund advance global investment strategy in Canada for Filipino members

On 23 July 2025, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Toronto of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto engaged with Pag-IBIG Fund to discuss the initial plans of their initiative to grow the Fund’s investment portfolio in Canada and further drive financial growth and stability.  continue reading : PTIC Toronto, Pag-IBIG Fund advance global investment strategy in Canada for Filipino members

In photo (L-R): Ms. Patricia Alonte-Estrella, LEMFI South East Asia Community Lead-Canada; Mr. Raymund Abog, LEMFI Head of Growth - South East Asia; Mr. Mario Tani, PTIC-Toronto Trade Commissioner; Mr. Philip Daniel, Head of Global Expansion & India; Mr. Paul Albano, GCash International General Manager; Ms. Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin, Philippine Consulate General in Toronto – Consul; Mr. Anton Mercado, GCash AVP for Strategy Communications

PTIC-Toronto supports LemFi–GCash collaboration for seamless cross-border transfers

On 12 July 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Toronto, joined fintech leaders LemFi and GCash in celebrating their new partnership at iSLAS Filipino Cafe & Bar in Toronto. The collaboration aims to provide over one million Filipinos in Canada with faster, safer, and continue reading : PTIC-Toronto supports LemFi–GCash collaboration for seamless cross-border transfers

PTIC-Toronto and PCG in Calgary organized an online speed networking session to introduce Canadian and Alberta-based companies to the growing trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines and the ASEAN region. 

PTIC Toronto, PCG holds first PH-Canada business conference in Calgary

The Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) in Toronto, in close collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary, organized the first PH-Canada Business Conference & Calgary Stampede Networking event held on 08 July 2025.  The event featured a business conference and online speed networking session that introduced Canadian and Alberta-based companies to emerging continue reading : PTIC Toronto, PCG holds first PH-Canada business conference in Calgary

PTIC Dubai empowers OFWs to entrepreneurship through business advisory services at DMW’s Serbisyo Caravan in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE – The Department of Trade and Industry through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Dubai joined the Serbisyo Caravan organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on 03 August 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The Serbisyo Caravan in the UAE served as a platform for PTIC to support continue reading : PTIC Dubai empowers OFWs to entrepreneurship through business advisory services at DMW’s Serbisyo Caravan in Dubai

PH trade highlighted at the 2025 SEA Smart Energy Transformation Expo in Tainan, Taiwan

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its overseas trade and investment promotion office in Taiwan, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)–Taipei, in partnership with the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), participated in the 2025 South East Asia Talent Show × Energy-Saving Smart Transformation from 18 to 19 July 2025, held at continue reading : PH trade highlighted at the 2025 SEA Smart Energy Transformation Expo in Tainan, Taiwan

DTI showcased Philippine beverage innovation at 2025 Taichung F&B Expo

DTI showcased Philippine beverage innovation at 2025 Taichung F&B Expo

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its overseas trade and investment promotion office in Taiwan, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)–Taipei, in partnership with the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), participated in the 2025 Taichung International Tea, Wine, Coffee & Bakery Show from 11 to 12 July 2025, to promote premium continue reading : DTI showcased Philippine beverage innovation at 2025 Taichung F&B Expo

DTI Engages with Taiwanese Business Leaders at 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ASTCC) Meeting

DTI engages with Taiwanese business leaders at 32nd annual general meeting of the Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ASTCC) meeting

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Taipei, the overseas office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Taiwan, and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) participated in the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ASTCC), attending the Opening Ceremony and Gala Dinner held at the Grand Hi-Lai continue reading : DTI engages with Taiwanese business leaders at 32nd annual general meeting of the Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ASTCC) meeting

In photo: President of Shinfox Energy, Wilson Hu (second from right) and ComClark CEO Dennis Anthony Uy (second from left) of the Philippines jointly signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA). Atty. Cheloy E. Velicaria-Garafil, MNSA, Chairperson of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Leftmost) and Mr. Anthony B. Rivera of Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Taipei (Rightmost). Photo courtesy of Shinfox.

Philippines, Taiwan accelerates renewable energy transition and smart grid systems through joint development

Taipei, Taiwan – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Taipei and Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), supported the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) between Taiwan’s leading clean energy company, Shinfox Energy and ComClark Network and Technology Corporation to drive the Philippines’ shift continue reading : Philippines, Taiwan accelerates renewable energy transition and smart grid systems through joint development

Secretary Frederick D. Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (middle) and DTI-PTIC representatives Vice Consul (Commercial) Froilan Pamintuan of PTIC-Guangzhou (leftmost) and Vice Consul (Commercial) Roberto Mabalot Jr. of PTIC-Hong Kong, with Good Manufacturing (Dongguan) Chairman Sloan Shao (rightmost), and Zhejiang Yonghe Textile Group Chairman Wang Zhenhua (2nd from right)

DTI leads successful business engagements in Hong Kong to boost foreign investments in the Philippines

HONG KONG SAR – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines, through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTIC) of Hong Kong and Guangzhou, organized a series of business and investor meetings on 06 and 09 June 2025 for Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Secretary Frederick continue reading : DTI leads successful business engagements in Hong Kong to boost foreign investments in the Philippines