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GCash IPO green light seen as major boost for MSMEs

9 days ago

The Trade and Industry department said the initial public offering of GCash’s parent company, which has now been cleared...

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DTI Coconut Trade Fair generates P309.57M in sales

9 days ago

Proving that trade exhibitions offer far more than simple product exposure, the Department of Trade and Industry’s...

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Weekend list: 'Annie Batungbakal' musical, LEGO fan event, expo galore

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 9 days ago

Vinyl collectors and LEGO enthusiasts are about to have a fulfilling weekend with fairs catering to their interests.&nbs...

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EV sales seen charging up 11% this year

By Louella Desiderio | September 11, 2026 - 12:00am

Electric vehicles are expected to continue gaining traction in the Philippines and outperform the overall automotive industry,...

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BIR allows VAT refunds for exporters

By Aubrey Rose Inosante | September 10, 2026 - 12:00am

Qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim refunds for value-added tax  paid on eligible local purchases and imports...

Business

Philippine exports to grow above target this year – DTI

By Louella Desiderio | September 1, 2026 - 12:00am

The country’s exports are expected to grow faster than the government’s target this year given the sector’s...

Business

Programa alang sa MSMEs sa Central Visayas gipalig-on

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | August 31, 2026 - 12:00am

Gipalig-on sa Department of Trade and Industry ug Department of Labor and Employment ang ilang mga programa alang sa micro, small and medium enterprises sa Central Visayas.

Banat Balita

DTI, DOLE boost MSMEs resilience

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | August 31, 2026 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Labor and Employment  are rolling out proactive measures to help micro, small, and medium enterprises  prepare for disasters and economic dis...

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Weekend list: Coconut trade fair, cat adoption drive

By Kathleen A. Llemit | August 28, 2026 - 2:46pm

It is a jampacked last weekend for August. 

Lifestyle

DTI 7 backs coconut businesses with market, enterprise support

August 24, 2026 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 is stepping up efforts to help coconut farmers and businesses gain better access to markets, improve their products and create more value from coconut-based goods. ...

Freeman Cebu Business