DTI (Objectives and Authorities)

Department of Trade and Industry
HISTORY
 1898
 DTI begins on June 23, 1898, when President Emilio F. Aguinaldo formed the four government
agencies
 Departments of Navy
 Commerce
 Agriculture
 Manufacturing
 1901
 After World War II, President Manuel A. Roxas issued Executive Order (EO) 94 on 04 October
1947, creating the Department of Commerce and Industry (DCI)
 Cornelio Balmaceda was appointed as Acting Secretary.
 1972
 After 25 years, DCI had grown into a big organization with 10 regular bureaus and 22 agencies
under its direct supervision.
 Mandates: to promote, develop, expand, regulate, and control foreign and domestic trade, industry
and tourism
 1973
 President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Presidential Decree (PD) 189 on 11 May 1973, creating the
Department of Tourism to handle all tourism-related matters.
 June 21, 1974- PD 488 creating Department of Industry hose principal function was to promote
and enhance the growth of the existing and thriving industries in the country.
 1975
 On 02 June 1975, the Department of Trade was created under PD 721 to pursue efforts of the
government toward strengthening socio-economic development of the country, particularly in
commercial activities.
 A Bureau of Foreign Trade was also established to push for domestic trade and marketing
programs.
 1981
 The need to hew industrial promotion efforts with the expansion of Philippine trade overseas
resulted in the creation on 27 July 1981 of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, which took over the
functions of the subsequently abolished Departments of Trade and of Industry.
 1987
 After the People Power Revolution, President Corazon C. Aquino signed on 27 February 1987 EO
133, reorganizing the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and renaming it the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI).
 2006
 Secretary Peter B. Favila issued a Department Order officially declaring every 27 July of each
year, the date and month the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Industry was first merged, as
the DTI anniversary.
Department of Trade and Industry

 a prime mover of consumer welfare that provides protection to consumers through consumer education and
information dissemination programs.
 is responsible for realizing the country’s goal of globally competitive and innovative industry and services
sector that contribute to inclusive growth and employment generation.
Mission
 as the government’s main economic catalyst in Enabling innovative, competitive, job-generating, inclusive
business, and Empowering consumers.
Vision
 A more inclusive and prosperous Philippines with employment and income opportunities for all
Values
 Passion
 Integrity
 Creativity
 Competence
 Synergy
 Love of Country
Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022

 Through expansion of economic opportunities in industry and services and increasing the access of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises be able to reduce inequality and poverty
Objectives of DTI
1. Increase local and foreign direct investments
2. Increase competitiveness, innovativeness and resilience of industries and services
3. Improve access to finance, to production networks, and to markets
4. Enhance productivity, efficiency, and resilience
5. Ensure consumer access to safe and quality goods and services
6 Major Programs
1. Exports and Investment Development Program
2. Industry Development Program
 aims at growing innovative and globally competitive manufacturing, agriculture, and services
while strengthening their linkages into domestic and global value chains with innovation at the
core of the country’s strategic policies and programs.
3. SME Development Program
 Negosyo Centers
 Small and Medium Enterprise Roving Academy-
 Kapatid Mentor Me Program-
 Shared Service Facilities Program
 Barangay Micro Business Enterprise
4. Consumer Protection Program

5. Consumer Education and Advocacy Program
6. Good Governance Program
The Office of Secretary

 provides full support and efficient coordination of information to the DTI Secretary and among the
functional groups of the Department.Within the Office of the Secretary are the units Liaison Office for
Legislative Affairs (LOLA) and the Public Relations Unit (PRU).
Foreign Trade Service Corps

 In accordance with the Executive Order No. 540, the FTSC works to advance the country’s trade and
investment interests by providing credible information and nurturing relations among foreign and local
investors and businesses by bringing down the physical and cultural borders of doing business across
countries.
Internal Audit Service

 Performs internal auditing of DTI systems and processes.
6 Major Functional Groups
1. Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG)- headed by Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba, was
established in support of Agenda 3 of the President’s 0+10 socio-economic agenda to increase
competitiveness and ease of doing business.
 Bureau of Trade and Industrial Policy Research (BTIPR)- provides coherent, consistent, and
clear trade and industry policies in support of the national economic development agenda.
 Competitiveness Bureau (CB)- Implements quality and productivity programs for industrial
competitiveness. It serves as the secretariat for the Philippine Quality Award (PQA).
 Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB)- provides accreditation to Conformity Assessment
Bodies (CABs) such as Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies, Testing and Calibration
Laboratories, and Medical Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO standards, international
requirements, and PAB accreditation criteria.
2. Consumer Protection Group (CPG)- headed by Undersecretary Ruth B. Castelo, is in charge of the
enforcement of laws to protect consumers, consumer education, and formation of consumer groups.
 Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS)- Develops, promotes, and implements standards and
related programs nationwide. It also participates and represents the country in various standards-
related activities worldwide and an active member of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the Asia Pacific
Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and
Quality.
 Consumer Protection and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB)- Functions as a policy-making body and
oversees the advocacy of trade and consumer protection laws.
 Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB)- Oversees the overall implementation of trade and
consumer protection laws.
3. Industry Development and Trade Policy Group (IDTPG)- headed by Undersecretary Ceferino S.
Rodolfo, is in charge of investment promotion in activities critical to the DTI’s trade and industry
development program.
 Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR)- Engages and represents the country in
bilateral and multilateral trade and investment negotiations.
 Bureau of Import Services (BIS)- Facilitates imports, administers import regulation on selected
items, and monitors the importation of liberalized and sensitive items. The BIS initiates and
conducts preliminary investigations on dumping, countervailing, and safeguard protests.
 Strategic Trade Management Office (STMO)- Acts as the executive and technical agency of the
national government for the establishment of the management systems for the trade in strategic
goods, services and technologies to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
 Board of Investments (BOI)- Promotes investments in industries and in the regions for balanced
economic development. The BOI is the lead investment promotion agency of the Philippine
government.
4. Management Services Group (MSG)- headed by Undersecretary Ireneo V. Vizmonte, ensures operational
efficiency within the Department by providing support services to all units to properly equip them in the
performance of their respective functions.
 Finance Service (FS)- Manages the financial program and a financial monitoring system to
ensure fund availability and proper utilization.
 Human Resource and Administrative Service (HRAS)- Provides logistical services
(procurement, transport, cashiering, security, and all other utility services) to facilitate operations
of all DTI functional and support groups.
 Information Systems Management Service (ISMS)- Designs and implements all information
technology (IT) initiatives of the DTI.
 Knowledge Management and Information Service (KMIS)- Makes available trade and industry
information, as well as converts said information into knowledge products. Prepares trade and
industry-related materials and publications, and serves as the repository of trade and industry data
and information through the DTI website and Library, among others.
 Planning and Management Service (PMS)- Coordinates and monitors implementation of DTI
operating plans and programs, and assesses performance versus targets set and cost effectiveness.
 Resource Generation and Management Service (RGMS)- Undertakes project development,
resource generation, coordination and monitoring and evaluation of DTi foreign-assisted projects.
Coordinates and monitors DTI’s special programs including gender and development (GAD),
persons with disabilities (PWD), senior citizen, and POPCOM-related concerns.
5. Regional Operations Group (ROG)- headed by Undersecretary Blesila A. Lantayona, is responsible for
the field operations of the DTI in the regions and provinces. It also initiates programs to ensure efficient
delivery of business development services, including the formulation and implementation of policies, plans,
and projects that can benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
 Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED)- initiates and implements
programs and projects addressing the specific needs of MSMEs in the areas of technology
development and transfer, financing, marketing, and training.
 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)- it assists cooperatives/associations of
farmers, landowners, women, and youths, who can manage micro, small, and medium enterprises
(MSMEs).
6. Trade Promotions Group (TPG)- headed by Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman, promotes
domestic and international trade and commerce.
 Export Marketing Bureau (EMB)- Oversees the development, promotion, and monitoring of PH
exports. Provides exporters the enabling environment to make them globally competitive.
 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.

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