MANILA, Dec. 4 -- Noting the need to further capacitate the Philippines' export sector, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday said a support program is being formulated with the World Bank (WB) to boost exporters' competitiveness.

The partnership is among the programs lined up by the DTI for 2026, as announced during the Exporters' Week event in a hotel in Mandaluyong City.

Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Director and Export Development Council (EDC) Executive Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte told journalists in an interview that they have weekly meetings with WB representatives to polish the program, which will provide technical and financial aid.

No amount has been determined yet for this program, but Sykimte...