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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is driving the Philippines’ ambition to become Asia’s Premier Creative Hub by 2030 with the launch of the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo (MPEx) . Held from September 3–7 at SMX Aura, Taguig City, this five-day national event celebrates Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM) and unites all nine creative domains under one roof. Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized the expo’s role in advancing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision to harness creativity for economic growth. “Filipino talent deserves global recognition,” she said. “DTI is committed to providing infrastructure and support—like MPEx—to empower our artists and creators.” What to Expect at MPEx MPEx features dedicated pavilions for each creative domain: - Audiovisual Media (Film Development Council of the Philippines) - Digital Interactive Media (Game Developers Association of the Philippines) - Design (Design Center of the Philippines, Philippine Fashion Coalition...

Both Secretary Roque and CEO Uy share the mission not to leave micro and small businesses behind as the government moves forward on broader digitalization initiatives.  Launches nationwide hackathon for students,small biz owners If there’s one lesson that was learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that digitalization is not just the buoy to keep micro and small businesses afloat in times of calamities - it’s the entire ship that will save businesses and keep them moving forward amid adversities. The Department of Trade and Industry, referencing numbers from the Philippine Statistics Authority, cites that there are a total of 1,246,373 business enterprises operating in the country in 2023. Of these, 99.63% are MSMEs. "Given their immense contribution to the economy, including local employment, small and micro businesses need to be at the forefront of digitalization," PCCI President Consul Enunina Mangio said. This is why the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCC...

Twelve Filipino youth-led startups were unveiled during the kickoff event, marking the beginning of a transformative journey as they go on a 14-week training program designed to bring their business towards international success. The Arise Plus Philippines Young Entrepreneurs (YE)! Boost Accelerator Program, funded by the European Union and led by the International Trade Centre, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry - Competitiveness Innovation Group (DTI-CIG) and QBO Innovation Hub, has just launched its 3rd Cohort. Twelve Filipino youth-led startups were unveiled during the kickoff event, marking the beginning of a transformative journey as they go on a 14-week training program designed to bring their business towards international success. Arise Plus Ye! Boost Accelerator Program gathers young entrepreneurs under 35, preparing them to learn the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today's competitive market. With a focus on going from local to global, th...