The Department of Trade and Industry on Monday launched a P4-billion MSME Business Fund to help small enterprises weather global uncertainties, including the ongoing Middle East crisis.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging consumers to check for the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker when buying appliances and electronics, as part of efforts to ensure product safety and reduce fire risks.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the proposed price cap on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) should be decided by the Department of Energy (DOE), citing the latter’s regulatory jurisdiction over the sector.
Four major manufacturers have extended a voluntary price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) beyond the April 16 deadline, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Monday, reinforcing efforts to cushion consumers from rising production costs.
The Philippines is pressing for a calibrated overhaul of global trade rules as the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference opened on March 26 in Yaoundé, with Manila advocating reforms that preserve the core principles of the multilateral trading system.
Homegrown lifestyle brand Eelos is carving out a niche in the crowded bag market with multi-use designs aimed at people who move between work, exercise, and travel.
Multi-sector partners are strengthening local defenses against online child risks, with PLDT and Smart donating mobile and connectivity gear to Xavier Science Foundation (XSF) for Project Swipe Safe—an initiative countering online sexual abuse and exploitation (OSAEC).
Shopee is adding Netflix to its paid loyalty program in the Philippines, bundling entertainment with free shipping, shopping discounts, and digital services as it expands ShopeeVIP+ beyond e-commerce.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. contributed P9.05 billion to customs collections at the Port of Batangas in the first seven months of 2026, ranking among the port’s top three importers and accounting for more than 6.3 percent of its total collections.