International fair opens global opportunities, increases income for Tarlac MSMEs

TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The participation of about 10 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Tarlac in the Ambiente International Consumer Goods Trade Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, from February 6 to 10 has opened wider global opportunities and increased income for the local entrepreneurs of the province.  Facilitated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)… Read More International fair opens global opportunities, increases income for Tarlac MSMEs

Botolan, Zambales adopts Paleng-QR PH Plus

By E.H. EDEJER | May 2, 2026 BOTOLAN, Zambales (May 2, 2026) — The local government unit of Botolan has adopted the Paleng-QR PH Plus cashless payment program, paving the way for faster, safer and more convenient business transactions for residents. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane, along with representatives of national government agencies, financial institutions, and… Read More Botolan, Zambales adopts Paleng-QR PH Plus

Japanese electronics firm tops Bataan Freeport taxpayers

By Henry Empeño | January 15, 2026 MARIVELES, Bataan — Japanese electronics company Mitsumi Philippines, Inc., a business locator at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) here, was recognized by the provincial government of Bataan as the No. 1 taxpayer among the 153 enterprises registered in Bataan free port zone. Mitsumi general manager Yoshitaka Kitahara… Read More Japanese electronics firm tops Bataan Freeport taxpayers

PH business sector remains dynamic with over 43,000 new corporations registered

A total of 43,185 new corporations has registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as of end-October, reflecting a resilient and dynamic business sector supported by continued regulatory reforms and an increasingly business-friendly environment. Of the newly registered entities, 30,671 are stock corporations, 10,117 are non-stock corporations, and 2,397 are partnerships. Among the stock… Read More PH business sector remains dynamic with over 43,000 new corporations registered

DTI’s 8th CARP trade fair generates over P9.9-M sales

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 27, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Over P9.9 million in sales was generated in the 8th CARP Regional Trade Fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Luzon.  About 102 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) beneficiaries of the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)… Read More DTI’s 8th CARP trade fair generates over P9.9-M sales

27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair generates P55.3M sales

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | October 30, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of P55.3 million in total sales was generated during the recent 27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI OIC Regional Director Edna Dizon said this, noting that about 148 micro, small,… Read More 27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair generates P55.3M sales

DTI Zambales, Asian Vision partner to expand consumer education, MSME support

By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 30, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales has partnered with Asian Vision to bring consumer education and entrepreneurship support closer to communities through digital and broadcast media. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during the Consumer… Read More DTI Zambales, Asian Vision partner to expand consumer education, MSME support

Students, MSMEs in Tarlac learn bamboo-based food production

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | October 27, 2025 TARLAC CITY (PIA) — At least 20 participants composed of students and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) representatives in Tarlac have learned new skills in bamboo-based food production from a training organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Held at the Tarlac Capitol Center,… Read More Students, MSMEs in Tarlac learn bamboo-based food production

SBMA launches Business Acceleration Hub, Subic Bay Angel Investor Network

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – This premier Freeport has become a center for business startup activities with the launching of the SBMA Business Acceleration Hub and the Subic Bay Angel Investor Network at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on October 20, 2025. During the Dakal Lakad 2025 Demo and Graduation Day, Subic Bay… Read More SBMA launches Business Acceleration Hub, Subic Bay Angel Investor Network