DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps

The Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTIC) in Japan proudly supported the successful business and investment program of the State Visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Japan from 26–29 May 2026, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Philippines-Japan diplomatic relations.

Through a series of high-level business engagements organized and facilitated by PTIC Tokyo, including the DTI-DOT Joint Business Roundtable Meeting, private business meetings with the President, strategic investment discussions, and partnership signings, Japanese companies and institutions announced approximately PHP 266.1 billion (USD 3.4 billion) in investment commitments, expansion plans, financing support, and pipeline opportunities. These initiatives have the potential to generate more than 32,440 direct and indirect jobs for Filipinos.

The engagements covered priority sectors including semiconductors, advanced electronics, manufacturing, shipbuilding, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, healthcare, agriculture technology, and urban development, reflecting continued Japanese confidence in the Philippine economy and the Marcos Administration’s investment agenda.

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𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖-𝗦𝗲𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center Seoul (PTIC-Seoul) participated in the official launch of the APEC Startup Alliance (ASTAA) held on 20 May 2026 at the Startup Venture Campus (SVC) Seoul in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

The event convened delegations from all 21 APEC member economies, alongside representatives from government agencies, startup organizations, venture capital firms, accelerators, and innovation stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region.

Trade Assistant Chinny Jin Cruz represented PTIC-Seoul as part of the Philippines’ continuing engagement in regional initiatives that support innovation-driven enterprises, startup development, and cross-border collaboration within the APEC community.

Hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) of the Republic of Korea, the launch ceremony formally introduced the ASTAA as a platform that aims to strengthen cooperation among startup ecosystems across member economies.

Following the launch ceremony, delegates also took part in the 1st ASTAA Forum, where discussions focused on strengthening connectivity among startups and exploring opportunities for cross-border collaboration within the region.

Through PTIC-Seoul’s participation, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and stronger regional economic cooperation.

𝘐𝘯 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰: 𝘗𝘛𝘐𝘊-𝘚𝘦𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘑𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘳𝘶𝘻 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘴. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘛𝘐-𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘶 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 (𝘉𝘚𝘔𝘌𝘋) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘴. 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘪 𝘛𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘛𝘐-𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 6

PTIC-Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV) supported the 4th Annual CHOW FUN (), San Francisco’s citywide Asian dine-around celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, through participation in a Food Crawl organized as an opportunity to engage with Filipino food establishments and promote food and ingredient sourcing from the Philippines, including IFEX Philippines (), the country’s premier international food and beverage trade exhibition.

Trade Commissioner Kristine Umali joined the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco (PCGSF)(), led by Consul General Arnel Talisayon with Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros, for a Filipino Food Crawl organized and hosted by CHOW FUN Project Manager Al Perez across select establishments in the Excelsior, Ocean Ave, Geneva Avenue, Visitacion Valley, and Portola neighborhoods.

During the crawl, TC Kristine Umali engaged directly with owners and founders and promoted IFEX Philippines, the country’s premier food and beverage trade exhibition. She also introduced PTIC-SV’s role in connecting Philippine suppliers with U.S. market opportunities, as part of PTIC-SV’s continuing efforts to position the Philippines as a competitive and reliable source of food and beverage products for the U.S. market, covering both finished consumer-ready goods and ingredients for retail, food service, hospitality, and manufacturing.

PTIC-SV’s engagement at CHOW FUN with the participating food crawl establishments advances its mandate to expand the market for Philippine products in the U.S. through facilitating trade linkages and sourcing partnerships between Philippine suppliers and food industry stakeholders.

Rimat ti Amianan: Inabel Weaves of Ilocos — Pop-Up Showcase in San Francisco 🧵🇵🇭

Experience the artistry and heritage of the Philippines through the timeless craft of Inabel weaving from the Ilocos Region.

Join us for a two-day pop-up showcase and market featuring handwoven textiles, apparel, home décor, fashion accessories, specialty foods, and heritage-inspired creations.

✨ Highlights: Opening Ceremony | Product Market | Meet the Makers & Exhibitor Spotlights| B2B Matching | Market Insights & Export Briefings | Lectures & Discussions on Philippine Textiles, Craftsmanship, and Creative Enterprises

Whether you’re a buyer, retailer, designer, entrepreneur, member of the Filipino community, supporter of handmade goods, or simply curious about Philippine culture and craftsmanship, we invite you to discover and support the creativity and heritage of the Ilocos Region.

🛍️ Shop. Connect. Support.
Wear Inabel. Celebrate Heritage. Promote Filipino Craftsmanship.

📍 Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
🗓️ June 9–10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission. Registration required.

🔗 Scan the QR code in the flyer or register via the links in our bio!
🗓️Day 1 (June 9): https://luma.com/d1qj9n1e
🗓️Day 2 (June 10): https://luma.com/dl51qe1s

📩 For questions and inquiries, contact us at: [email protected]

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | 𝗗𝗧𝗜-𝗙𝗧𝗦𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

In support to the internationalization of Philippine businesses through broader market access promotion, the Department of Trade and Industry through the Foreign Trade Service Corps (DTI-FTSC) tackled emerging opportunities for Philippine businesses and franchises across Southeast Asia at the Franchise Asia Philippines 2026.

Anchored on this year’s theme “Franchising Together: ASEAN to the world,” the event highlighted the evolving franchising landscape and the importance of strengthening regional collaboration, innovation, and sustainable business growth in line with the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 hosting vision.

Foreign Trade Service Officer Beatrice Alexa Karamihan served as a keynote speaker at the Doing Business in ASEAN Forum, where she shared insights on regional market opportunities, market entry strategies, regulatory considerations, and cultural dynamics shaping business expansion within the ASEAN region.

The discussion explored evolving consumer preferences toward wellness-oriented products, sustainability-driven brands, natural ingredients, digital convenience, and localized consumer experiences across varying sectors.

Karamihan also highlighted the Philippines’ expanding network of trade agreements and ongoing negotiations to improve market access, reduce tariffs, and streamline customs procedures, further supporting the competitiveness and regional expansion of Philippine exporters and businesses.

The forum was part of the Franchise Asia Philippines’ operations-focused seminar series, which brought together industry leaders and experts across key business areas including regional expansion, finance, human resources, supply chain management, technology, and innovation.

Held last April 24, 2026, the business forum attracted diverse audience composed of franchisors, franchises, business executives, MSMEs, retailers, and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in exploring ASEAN growth opportunities and expanding their business presence globally.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖-𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

VIGO, SPAIN — The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Madrid (PTIC-Madrid), joined by officials from the Philippine Embassy in Madrid and the Office of the Defense and Armed Forces Attaché, participated in NAVALIA, Spain’s leading international shipbuilding exhibition, marking the first time the Philippines was represented at the event.

Held biennially in Vigo, NAVALIA is a major international platform for shipbuilding, ship repair, maritime technology, and auxiliary industries. The 2026 edition, held on 19-21 May 2026, marked a record year for the event, gathering 602 exhibitors and over 22,000 visitors from 75 countries, underscoring its growing international reach and relevance to the global maritime sector.

PTIC-Madrid’s participation forms part of its continuing engagement with Galician maritime stakeholders and efforts to generate investments and partnerships for the development of the Philippine shipbuilding and maritime industries. The visit also follows PTIC-Madrid’s organization of the mission to the Philippines of the Galician Naval Cluster Association (ACLUNAGA) in November 2025.

During the exhibition, PTIC-Madrid promoted opportunities in the Philippines’ shipbuilding and ship repair sectors while engaging companies and industry groups on emerging trends, technologies, and potential areas for cooperation that may contribute to the long-term development and competitiveness of the Philippine maritime and shipbuilding industry.

PTIC-Madrid looks forward to further working with Spanish maritime and shipbuilding stakeholders to strengthen commercial ties between the Philippines and Spain in this sector.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖-𝗦𝗲𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Seoul (PTIC-Seoul) joined Her Excellency Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Philippines to the Republic of Korea, and other ASEAN and Korean stakeholders in the commencement of the ASEAN Panorama held on 07 May 2026 at the Seoul ASEAN Hall, Korea Press Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Commercial Counsellor Charmaine Mignon S. Yalong of PTIC-Seoul joined ASEAN representatives and partners in supporting the launch of the multi-month exhibition and business engagement program aimed at strengthening ASEAN-Korea economic cooperation and expanding opportunities for ASEAN Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Running from May to September 2026, ASEAN Panorama features two ASEAN Member States each month through curated product exhibitions, business matching activities, seminars, and institutional visits designed to support market entry and business expansion in the Republic of Korea.

The Philippines is scheduled to participate in the July leg of the program, where it will highlight key sectors including semiconductors and electronics, food and beverage (F&B), and creative industries.

Through PTIC-Seoul’s participation, the Department of Trade and Industry reaffirmed its commitment to promoting globally competitive Philippine products and industries in the international market, strengthening trade and investment linkages, and supporting the expansion of Philippine enterprises into strategic overseas markets.

Read story: https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-overseas/dti-seoul/dti-seoul-news/dti-ptic-seoul-joins-launch-multi-month-exhibition-asean-panorama-korea

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