Manila, Oct. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), a national plan designed to strengthen Philippine industries, expand local production, and boost the global competitiveness of Filipino goods and services.

Through Memorandum Circular No. 104, Marcos directed national government agencies, government-owned or -controlled corporations and local government units to support the implementation of the TPS.

The strategy was developed by the Tatak Pinoy Council, led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in consultation with the private sector, research institutions and other key stakeholders.

The circular builds on Republic Act No. 11981, or the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, which seeks...