Manila, March 28 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok Shop on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) tools and skills to boost their digital presence.

DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque and TikTok Shop Philippines marketing lead Franco Aligaen signed the MOU at DTI's One Town One Product (OTOP) Retail and Learning Center in Makati City, launching the Unlad Lokal Program.

The program will provide training in content creation, live selling, and e-commerce strategies, to help MSMEs grow and adapt in the digital economy.

Roque said this program will ensure that MSMEs across the country will not be left out in the country's digital transformation.

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