DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps

02/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗜𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Kuala Lumpur (PTIC-KL), highlighted the Philippines’ growing halal industry and export capabilities through its participation in the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026, held from 23 to 26 September at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.

The Philippine Pavilion was formally inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by H.E. Maria Angela A. Ponce, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Malaysia, and Commercial Counsellor Norjamin Delos Reyes of PTIC-KL. They were joined by officials of the Philippine Embassy, representatives of the Malaysian business community, participating Philippine companies, and other invited guests.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/bdhjzv3m

02/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖-𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮

With stronger efforts by the government to boost Philippine farm exports on a global scale, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Toronto (PTIC-Toronto) and Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), and hand-in-hand with the Department of Agriculture and D’Farmers Market, marked the premier shipment of Philippine fresh durian and mangosteen to Vancouver and Toronto at a send-off ceremony held on 23 September 2026.

The trial shipment headed for Vancouver and Canadian buyer Fresh Makers Ltd. consists of 300 kilos of durian, 120 kilos of mangosteen and had departed on 23 September. The second shipment includes 300 kilos of durian and 200 kilos of mangosteen, which were set for Toronto on 24 September.

PTIC-Toronto led by Trade Commissioner Mario C. Tani, facilitated the exporter-buyer connection, which made the initiative happen. Representing DTI during the ceremony were Office of the Secretary (DTI-OSEC) Chief of Staff and DTI-EMB Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte, Deputy Chief of Staff and Foreign Trade Service Officer Clariza Columna and DTI-EMB Assistant Director Atty. Maria Katrina Rivera.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/yc6uza2s

02/10/2026

📢 𝟳 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠! 🇵🇭🇨🇦

Are you a Filipino agri-food MSME looking to expand your business and explore opportunities in the Canadian market?

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Toronto (PTIC-Toronto) and the DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), is working closely with the Trade Facilitation Office of Canada (TFO Canada) to roll out the Climate Resilient Agri-Food Trade Promotion Support (CRAFTS) Program.

Implemented by TFO Canada and funded by Global Affairs Canada, the CRAFTS Program provides participating MSMEs with support to strengthen their export readiness and competitiveness, including:

(1) Practical training and coaching on Canadian market requirements, food safety, certification, packaging, and labelling;

(2) Market information and connections with Canadian buyers and trade events;

(3) Training on climate-resilient and sustainable practices, gender-inclusive business, and access to finance; and

(4) Ongoing support from trade promotion institutions and agri-food technology providers.

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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁?

PTIC-Toronto invites eligible Filipino agri-food MSMEs to join the CRAFTS Program and take the next step toward export growth.

🔗 To apply, please visit https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/Qcbj9Ii3

𝙉𝙊𝙏𝙀: 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙏𝙄 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙪 (𝙀𝙈𝘽) 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣.

For more information on CRAFTS Program, interested companies may contact PTIC-Toronto at [email protected].

30/09/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | 𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖-𝗞𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗿, 𝗙𝗠𝗠 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Kuala Lumpur (PTIC-Kuala Lumpur), successfully conducted the first business mission of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) to Zamboanga City from 6 to 8 September 2026, a milestone for enhancing Philippine-Malaysian business opportunities.

The business mission was jointly organized by FMM and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Kuala Lumpur (PTIC-KL), headed by Commercial Counsellor Norjamin Delos Reyes. To supplement the mission’s goals, the Commercial Counselor presented an informative briefing on Philippines-Malaysia trade and investment relations.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/785xydu6

30/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮! 🇵🇭✨

PTIC New Delhi supports the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PHILFOODEX) and its member companies as they showcase the best of Philippine food products at the Anuga Select India 2026 held at Bombay Exhibition Centre.

Trade visitors are invited to connect, explore partnership opportunities, and discover authentic Philippine flavors.

🗓️ Dates: 29 September – 1 October
📍 Location: Hall 6, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India

30/09/2026

HAPPENING NOW!

We are proud to mark a significant milestone as the Philippines participates in Microelectronics UK for the very first time!

This inaugural participation is an exciting opportunity to showcase the Philippines’ growing capabilities in semiconductors, electronics, and advanced manufacturing, while building stronger connections with industry leaders, innovators, and potential partners from the UK and around the world.

It's not too late visit us at our stand to connect with Team Philippines and discover the innovative projects we're working on together.

📅 29–30 September 2026
📍 ExCeL London | Stand B40

We look forward to seeing you there!

HAPPENING NOW!

We are proud to mark a significant milestone as the Philippines participates in Microelectronics UK for the very first time!

This inaugural participation is an exciting opportunity to showcase the Philippines’ growing capabilities in semiconductors, electronics, and advanced manufacturing, while building stronger connections with industry leaders, innovators, and potential partners from the UK and around the world.

It's not too late visit us at our stand to connect with Team Philippines and discover the innovative projects we're working on together.

📅 29–30 September 2026
📍 ExCeL London | Stand B40

We look forward to seeing you there!

30/09/2026

The Philippines and the United Kingdom Conduct Successful 2nd Joint Economic and Trade Committee Meeting, Strengthening Partnership in Key Priority Areas

Pasay City, Philippines – The Philippines and United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties at the 2nd Joint Economic and Trade Committee Meeting held in Pasay City on 22 September 2026.

The meeting was co-chaired by DTI Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty and Minister of State for Trade Anas Sarwar of the UK’s Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

Building on the momentum of the inaugural meeting in March 2025, both sides endorsed a refreshed programme of work to advance cooperation in trade, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and economic development. Discussions also covered emerging areas of collaboration, including grid modernisation, civil nuclear energy, trade digitalisation, and space. Both sides shared views on recent regional and global economic developments, ASEAN-UK relations, and the Philippines’ application to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

“Our engagement today is a testament to our long-standing economic relations and to a partnership that continues to evolve in response to a rapidly changing global environment. The Philippines and the United Kingdom are natural partners, with strong complementarities across trade and investment, innovation, digitalization, clean energy, infrastructure, and advanced services,” said Undersecretary Gepty.

Prior to the JETCO meeting, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in London, in partnership with the British Embassy in Manila, convened a business roundtable bringing together representatives from Philippine and UK business organizations, namely, the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc., Electronics Industry Association of the Philippines Inc., Philippine British Business Council, British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, UK-ASEAN Business Council and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. It provided an opportunity for the business community to share insights and recommendations to further PH-UK economic relations.

The United Kingdom remains an important economic partner of the Philippines. In 2025, bilateral trade in goods reached USD 1.1 billion, with exports amounting to USD 537 million and imports of USD 613 million. The UK was the Philippines’ top source of foreign direct investment in 2024.

29/09/2026

PTIC Dubai promotes Manila FAME 2026 to UAE buyers and design community 🇵🇭🇦🇪

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Dubai (PTIC Dubai) recently conducted two briefing and networking sessions for Manila FAME 2026, gathering a total of 85 participants from the UAE’s interior design, architecture, hospitality, retail, and related sectors at the Casa Filipina Dubai

Consul General Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Trade Commissioner Vichael Angelo D. Roaring of PTIC Dubai opened the sessions, while Ms. Marilou Joson of DMJ Ecospace presented an overview of Manila FAME and the Philippine products and design offerings to be featured at the event.

Manila FAME is the Philippines’ premier trade show for export-ready home, fashion, and lifestyle products. From furniture and furnishings to home décor, lighting, fashion, gifts, and lifestyle products, the show brings Philippine craftsmanship, creativity, and design to buyers from international markets.

Manila FAME 2026 will be held on 15–17 October 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Interested buyers and industry stakeholders may contact PTIC Dubai at [email protected] for further information and assistance.

29/09/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), in partnership with the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong (PCGHK), successfully facilitated the Philippines’ participation in the Belt and Road Summit (BRS) 2026 from 9 to 10 September 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Philippine participation this year featured a prominent national delegation, mobilizing twenty-two (22) delegates representing six (6) leading Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), and key business organizations. The high-level economic cohort prominently featured representatives from BOI, Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI), LGU-Bislig City, PLGU-Surigao del Sur, and the RedRoot Artists & Artisans Multi-Purpose Cooperative.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2ed4tz2r

29/09/2026

🇵🇭 Philippines to Showcase IC Design and Microelectronics Capabilities at Microelectronics UK 2026

The Philippines will showcase its growing capabilities in IC design, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), and embedded systems at Microelectronics UK 2026. Visit the Philippine pavilion and learn the opportunities for trade, investment, technology collaboration, and business partnerships.

📍 Philippines Pavilion | Booth B40, ExCeL London
📅 29–30 September 2026

📖 Learn more and explore the Philippine Lookbook:
https://bit.ly/4dd6F5v