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What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines?
Promoting trade, industry, and investment in the country.
Which president signed Executive Order 133 to reorganize the Ministry of Trade and Industry?
The Department of Trade was created under Presidential Decree 721 in 1975.
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Who is the current acting secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry as of August 2, 2024?
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What are the values emphasized by the Department of Trade and Industry?
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What is one of the key roles of DTI?
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Study Notes
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
- DTI is a crucial executive department promoting trade, industry, and investment in the Philippines.
- Established from the Department of Commerce in 1898 by President Emilio Aguinaldo with four key agencies.
Historical Timeline
- 1901: Department of Industry and Police formed to regulate industrial activities and maintain law enforcement.
- 1947: Post-World War II, Executive Order 94 created the Department of Commerce and Industry under President Manuel Roxas.
- 1973: Creation of the Department of Industry through Presidential Decree 488 for better service delivery and supervision.
- 1975: Department of Trade established via Presidential Decree 721 to bolster commercial activities.
- 1981: Ministry of Trade and Industry was created to enhance industrial promotion and expand international trade.
- 1987: After the People Power Revolution, Executive Order 133 reorganized the Ministry back into the Department of Trade and Industry.
Mission, Vision, and Values
- Mission: Act as the main economic catalyst, fostering innovative, competitive, and inclusive businesses while empowering consumers.
- Vision: Achieve higher competitiveness for the Philippines, aiming to become 2nd in ASEAN for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by 2028.
- Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Creativity, Competence, Synergy, Love for Country.
Roles and Structure
- DTI formulates and enforces policies to promote economic development, competitiveness, and consumer protection.
- Secretary: Maria Cristina Roque is the acting secretary as of August 2, 2024.
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Functional Groups:
- Communication Group (CG): Develops communication strategies to share DTI’s objectives with stakeholders.
- Competitive and Innovation Group (CIG): Supports increased competitiveness and ease of doing business.
- Fair Trade Group (FTG): Enforces consumer protection laws and facilitates consumer education.
- Industry Development and Investment Promotion Group (IPG): Focuses on trade and industry policy formulation and execution.
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Explore the rich history of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines. This quiz covers its establishment, key developments, and pivotal transformations from 1898 to the present. Test your knowledge on the timeline and significant changes within the department.
