THE TRADE PROMOTIONS GROUP
The Trade Promotions Group (TPG) leads in the overall efforts of DTI with the ultimate goal of increasing trade through the implementation of acceleration and promotional strategies directed at identified markets.
The Offices and their respective Official under TPG are the following:
Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco
Director
Export Marketing Bureau
Marievic M. Bonoan
Director
Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion
Jhino B. Ilano
Assistant Director
Export Marketing Bureau
Bianca Pearl Sykimte
Assistant Director
Export Marketing Bureau
Rosario T. Liwanag
Assistant Director
Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion
Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP)
Promotes efficient marketing and distribution of local products and services, and seeks to expand and strengthen linkages among the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through information exchanges and market matching. BDTP also conceptualizes, monitors, and evaluates programs, plans, and projects intended to create awareness of domestic marketing opportunities for new projects, new technologies, and investments.
Export Marketing Bureau (EMB)
Oversees the development, promotion, and monitoring of PH exports. Provides exporters the enabling environment to make them globally competitive.
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM)
Assists exporters by developing their core competencies in the areas of marketing, promotion, and capability building through professionally managed and well-selected programs and activities, such as organizing international trade fairs.
Design Center of the Philippines (DCP)
Promotes industrial designs as a tool for improving the quality and competitiveness of Philippine products. It services the design needs and requirements of small and medium enterprises by providing services on product/package design, product technology demonstration, design & technicical information, and library information on design-related topics.
Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) Designs and implements training programs on export marketing and management, entrepreneurial management, quality management and productivity, and trade exhibition management and participation. PTTC conducts post-training advisory and counseling services, offers customized in-company training programs and services, and provides events management support. It is also an events venue for MSMEs and large enterprises to promote their products as it markets, rents out, and maintains exhibition and training room facilities.
