In photo: PTIC-Toronto Trade Commissioner Mario Tani, DTI Undersecretary for International Trade Allan Gepty, and BITR’s Supervising Trade-Industry Development Specialist Ma. Regina Serafico and Senior Trade-Industry Development Specialist Marionne Jay Shimada.

DTI boosts PH-Canada ties through second joint economic commission meeting

Ottawa, Canada – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Toronto (PTIC-Toronto) and the Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa, spearheaded the Philippine participation in the Second Meeting of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between the Philippines continue reading : DTI boosts PH-Canada ties through second joint economic commission meeting

Director for Commercial Affairs Anthony B. Rivera during the Buyer's Night

PTIC Taipei, MECO host Philippine-Taiwan business exchange

Taipei, Taiwan — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Taipei (PTIC-Taipei) and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) successfully hosted a Buyers’ Night on 24 June to showcase premium export-quality Philippine food products. The event was held on the sidelines of the Taipei International Food continue reading : PTIC Taipei, MECO host Philippine-Taiwan business exchange

Kyoto Employers Association briefing at the BDO Unibank Tower, Makati City on June 23, 2025

PTIC-Osaka leads Kyoto employers mission, boosts PH-Japan trade and labor ties

Manila, Philippines—The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Osaka (PTIC-Osaka) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully hosted a four-day business mission to the Philippines for the Kyoto Employers Association (KEA)from June 21 to 24, 2025, aimed at strengthening Philippines-Japan trade, labor, and investment ties. The high-level mission brought 11 senior executives and continue reading : PTIC-Osaka leads Kyoto employers mission, boosts PH-Japan trade and labor ties

PTIC-Kuala Lumpur engages with Anmari and Likha.

PTIC-KL bridges Filipino artisanal boutique in KL and Philippine manufacturer to elevate Filipino artisanal brands

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Kuala Lumpur (PTIC-KL), led by Commercial Counsellor Ms. Norjamin Delos Reyes, recently connected two passionate advocates of Filipino creativity: Mr. Bobby Lim, owner and brand manager of Anmari and Co., a Philippine bag manufacturing company, and Ms. Vida Sockanathan of Likha, a Filipino artisanal boutique based in Kuala continue reading : PTIC-KL bridges Filipino artisanal boutique in KL and Philippine manufacturer to elevate Filipino artisanal brands

In photo (L-R): ACLUNAGA Managing Director Óscar Manuel; PTIC Madrid Commercial Counsellor Althea Antonio; PE Madrid Consul General Mark Hamoy; AVCO Legal Chairman Antonio Viñal

DTI-PTIC Madrid boosts trade opportunities between Philippines and Galicia, Spain

Madrid, Spain — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Madrid, is strengthening economic ties between the Philippines and the autonomous region of Galicia, Spain, following a successful trade mission and a recent feature interview with Galician media outlet Diario Atlántico —published on 15 June 2025. continue reading : DTI-PTIC Madrid boosts trade opportunities between Philippines and Galicia, Spain

Citicore and Pertamina sign renewable energy deal, Photo taken by PNRE.

Citicore and Pertamina sign renewable energy deal

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation and Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) signed a Framework Agreement, marking a major step forward in energy cooperation between the Philippines and Indonesia. The agreement covers renewable energy investment and carbon credit collaboration—underscoring the shared ambition of the Philippines and Indonesia to champion sustainable, secure energy futures. The partnership continue reading : Citicore and Pertamina sign renewable energy deal

Chairman of the Interplan Group Michael Tu during the Smart Business & Logistics Asia 2025.

PTIC-Taipei champions PH trade and logistics at Smart Business Expo 2025 in Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan — As part of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Integrated Trade and Investment Promotion Campaign, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Taipei (PTIC-Taipei), actively participated in Smart Business & Logistics Asia 2025 from 11 to 13 June at Messe Taoyuan to champion the Philippines’ potential in trade and logistics. The continue reading : PTIC-Taipei champions PH trade and logistics at Smart Business Expo 2025 in Taiwan

In photo: PTIC-Taipei Director for Commercial Affairs Anthony Rivera (fourth from left) together with Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson Atty. Cheloy E. Velicaria-Garafil (sixth from left) and representatives from CTBC Holding Co. Ltd.

PH, Taiwan engages in dialogue with CTBC Executives to deepen long-term economic cooperation

Taipei, Taiwan — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Taipei (PTIC-Taipei) Trade Representative Anthony Rivera and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson Atty. Cheloy E. Velicaria-Garafil collaborated with CTBC Holding Co. Ltd. in exploring opportunities to further strengthen trade and investment relations between the continue reading : PH, Taiwan engages in dialogue with CTBC Executives to deepen long-term economic cooperation

PH showcases trade and investment opportunities at AAPI Heritage Month event in San Francisco

San Francisco, California — In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV), in partnership with GlobalSF, successfully co-hosted the event “Celebrating AAPI Women in the Global Space” on May 27, 2025, at Sentro Rizal, continue reading : PH showcases trade and investment opportunities at AAPI Heritage Month event in San Francisco

Top: PTIC-Shanghai Vice Consul (Commercial) Jose Dinsay with the Philippine delegation at the RCEP China-ASEAN New Energy Vehicle Industry Cooperation Conference. Bottom: PTIC-Beijing Commercial Counsellor Glenn Peñaranda, EVAP President Edmund Araga, and EVAP Chairman Emeritus Ferdi Raquelsantos at CACS 2025.

DTI, EVAP pursue EV cooperation and investments in China

The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in Beijing and Shanghai, in collaboration with the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), represented the Philippines at the China-ASEAN New Energy Vehicle Industry Cooperation Conference held in Hefei, Anhui Province and at the China Auto Chongqing Summit (CACS) 2025 in Chongqing from continue reading : DTI, EVAP pursue EV cooperation and investments in China