Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) plays a vital role in promoting and advancing the Philippine semiconductor and electronics industry globally. Through strategic policies, innovation-driven programs like the Inclusive Innovation Industrial Strategy (i3S), and investment incentives under laws such as CREATE MORE, DTI strengthens the country’s position in the global value chain. DTI operates offices worldwide through the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), with 28 Philippine Trade and Investment Centers across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. These offices actively promote the Philippines as a competitive destination for electronics and semiconductor investments. The Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR), the Board of Investments (BOI), the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and the DTI Regional Offices likewise work together to enhance exports, attract investments, and showcase Philippine capabilities in high-tech manufacturing and sustainable innovation.