Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

The Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) is a premier training institution under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) dedicated to advancing the global competitiveness of Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Established in 1987, PTTC plays a vital role in nurturing entrepreneurial capacity, export readiness, and trade policy knowledge across the Philippines.

Core Business

PTTC's primary mission is to equip Filipino businesses with skills, tools, and knowledge to thrive in domestic and international markets. It serves as the DTI’s main training and capacity-building arm, offering both physical and digital platforms for business education, trade knowledge, and innovation development.

Its operations include curriculum development, training delivery, mentoring, trade promotion events, and policy advisory support.

Product and Service Offerings

PTTC offers a wide range of capacity-building services tailored to the needs of MSMEs, exporters, and trade support institutions:

• Training Programs

  • Export and Import Procedures
  • Rules of Origin and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
  • Digital Trade and E-commerce
  • Product Development and Branding
  • Quality and Productivity Standards (5S, Kaizen, ISO Basics)
  • Customs Procedures, Incoterms, and Pro-forma Invoices
  • Design Thinking and Innovation for MSMEs

• Facilities & Digital Platforms

  • SME Trade Academy – virtual learning portal with self-paced modules
  • Global MSME Academy – for regional capacity-building and localized training
  • Physical exhibition halls, conference venues, and training rooms for seminars and events

• Advisory and Trade Support Services

  • One-on-one mentoring for product development, export planning
  • Technical assistance for trade documentation
  • Support for participation in international trade fairs and business missions

Specialization and Core USP

PTTC stands out as a government-affiliated center of excellence in trade capacity-building, with a curriculum designed in collaboration with national agencies and international partners such as JICA, ITC, and APEC. Its ability to combine policy-level insight with grassroots implementation gives it unique leverage in transforming MSMEs into export-ready enterprises.

Through initiatives like the SME Trade Academy, PTTC has digitized trade education, making it accessible to rural entrepreneurs and marginalized sectors.

Financial Performance

PTTC operates as a government-supported agency under the General Appropriations Act. In 2023, it was allocated a budget of approximately PHP 150 million, covering:

• Curriculum and content development
• Digital platform maintenance and expansion
• Training delivery across sectors and regions
• Facility improvements and trade event logistics

The center also generates modest income through venue rentals and cost-shared training programs.

Shipment Records

While PTTC does not engage in shipping, it facilitates MSME exporters in understanding and complying with export documentation, logistics planning, and incoterm usage—indirectly supporting the growth of Philippine exports by enabling compliant and prepared businesses.

PTTC-supported MSMEs have participated in trade missions and export programs resulting in new market entries, particularly to Japan, UAE, and ASEAN neighbors.

Target Market

• MSMEs aiming for product innovation and export market readiness
• Exporters needing training on global trade policies and logistics
• Startups and digital entrepreneurs venturing into e-commerce
• Trade support organizations and government agencies building local capacities
• Women and youth-led enterprises under inclusive innovation programs

Capabilities

• Over 200 training modules delivered annually (virtual and in-person)
• National trainer pool of certified instructors and subject matter experts
• Integration with DTI programs such as OTOP, Go Lokal!, and Kapatid Mentor Me
• Digital infrastructure supporting remote and asynchronous learning
• Partnerships with trade organizations, chambers of commerce, and development agencies

Certifications and Compliance

• Accredited by the Civil Service Commission and TESDA for various training modules
• Compliant with Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184) for training services
• Aligns curricula with ASEAN SME Blueprint and Philippine Export Development Plan

Customer Testimonials

PTTC has consistently received praise from participating MSMEs and partner agencies. One food exporter noted:

“The PTTC training helped us understand the complex rules of origin and packaging requirements. We were able to secure our first shipment to Singapore after completing their FTA and export compliance sessions.” — (Food Manufacturer, Calabarzon)

Major Achievements

• Trained over 30,000 MSMEs across the country in 2022 alone
• Launched the SME Trade Academy, delivering over 100,000 e-learning sessions since 2020
• Played a pivotal role in Go Global Philippines, a national export readiness roadmap
• Partnered with JICA and ITC for women and digital trade empowerment programs
• Hosted key events like National Export Congress and Innovation Summit

The Philippine Trade Training Center continues to serve as a vital institution in the Philippines' journey toward inclusive growth, trade diversification, and MSME empowerment—fostering globally competitive enterprises equipped with knowledge, innovation, and confidence.