Philippine Trade & Investment Center - Silicon Valley

11/03/2026

ICYMI | PTIC-SV Attends and Participates in Dreamforce 2026 and Meets with Salesforce Officials

The Department of Trade and Industry, through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center–Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV), represented by Trade Commissioner Kristine Umali-Hilleard, participated in Dreamforce 2026 in San Francisco, connecting with technology leaders and government stakeholders on innovation and digital transformation.

Participation included conference sessions, panel discussions, and Salesforce’s Government and Public Affairs Reception, offering insights into artificial intelligence, responsible technology adoption, and partnerships that advance business and public-sector innovation. These activities also provided opportunities to exchange perspectives with international participants and explore connections relevant to Philippine trade and investment promotion.

On the sidelines of Dreamforce 2026, Consul General Arnel G. Talisayon and Trade Commissioner Umali-Hilleard met with senior Salesforce officials at Salesforce Tower. Discussions explored opportunities for collaboration in AI, digital transformation, and workforce development, building on PTIC-SV’s continuing engagement with the company.

Through these engagements, PTIC-SV continues to connect the Philippines with the U.S. technology and innovation ecosystem, supporting partnerships that advance Philippine capabilities and create opportunities for businesses and talent.

06/15/2026

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮, 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲....

06/15/2026

Rimat ti Amianan: Inabel Weaves of Ilocos Goes to San Francisco Bay Area 🧵🇵🇭

06/03/2026

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center - Silicon Valley and the DTI Region 1 will be joining as exhibitors at the 40th Vallejo Pista sa Nayon! 🎉

Come and visit us at the Cultural Pavilion and experience the artistry, heritage, and innovation of the Philippines through the timeless craft of Inabel weaving from the Ilocos Region, located in the Northern part of the Philippines.

📅 June 6, 2026 | Saturday
🕙 10:00AM – 6:00PM
📍 Mare Island Coal Sheds, Vallejo, CA

See you there!

🔗www.vallejopistasanayon.com

06/03/2026

PTIC-SV Joins Opening of The Hinabi Project: The Art of Philippine Textiles 2026

PTIC-Silicon Valley was honored to participate, upon the invitation of The Hinabi Project, in the opening night of The Hinabi Project: The Art of Philippine Textiles 2026 at Sentro Filipino in San Francisco, joining the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and members of the Filipino-American community in celebrating Philippine textile heritage.

The exhibit showcases the richness and diversity of Philippine weaving traditions through antique, vintage, and contemporary textile pieces from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, featuring textiles crafted from cotton, silk, abaca, and piña.

As an invited speaker, Philippine Trade Commissioner Kristine Umali delivered remarks on behalf of PTIC-SV, highlighting Philippine textiles as living traditions that embody the country's cultural identity, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation. She underscored the Philippine creative economy as a strategic pillar for inclusive growth and emphasized the role of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and PTIC-SV in connecting Philippine artisans, creative enterprises, and MSMEs with opportunities in the U.S. market.

The occasion also provided an opportunity to invite attendees to Rimat ti Amianan (“Treasure of the North”): Inabel Weaves of Ilocos – Pop-Up Showcase in San Francisco, taking place on June 9–10, 2026, at the Philippine Center in San Francisco. The showcase will feature artisan-woven Inabel textiles and creative products from the Ilocos Region under the Inabel Collective Mark initiative.

PTIC-SV congratulates The Hinabi Project and its partners for their continued efforts to preserve, promote, and elevate Philippine textile traditions and weaving communities, while helping bring Filipino creativity and craftsmanship to wider audiences.

06/03/2026

Check out pop-up with DTI Region 1! 🧵✨

📍Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
📅June 9–10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️Free admission. Registration required.

🔗 Registration Links
Day 1 (June 9): https://bit.ly/PopUpEventD1
Day 2 (June 10): https://bit.ly/PopUpEventD2

🛍️Shop. Connect. Support.
Promote Filipino Craftsmanship. Wear Inabel. Celebrate Heritage.

𝗨𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗼’𝗻 — 𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗸!

🌟 Bring everyone together to celebrate and discover the Ilocano artistry at “RIMAT TI AMIANAN: Inabel Weaves of Ilocos goes to San Francisco Bay Area✨
📌 Event Highlights
✨Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting
✨Product Showcase of Inabel and Ilocano crafts
✨Business Matching (B2B) Opportunities
✨Exhibitor Spotlight Sessions
✨Market Insights & Export Briefings
✨Lectures & Discussions on heritage and innovation

🧵 Celebrate craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation from the Northern Philippines. 📅 June 9 – 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, 447 Sutter St., San Francisco, California, USA 94108
🔗 Registration Links
Day 1 (June 9): https://bit.ly/PopUpEventD1
Day 2 (June 10): https://bit.ly/PopUpEventD2
✨ Join us in weaving heritage across oceans — connecting Ilocos craftsmanship with the global market.

Lookbook: https://bit.ly/RTIInabelGoesToSFBayArea

05/31/2026

Rimat ti Amianan: Inabel Weaves of Ilocos — Pop-Up Showcase in San Francisco 🧵🇵🇭

Experience the artistry and heritage of the Philippines through the timeless craft of Inabel weaving from the Ilocos Region.

Join us for a two-day pop-up showcase and market featuring handwoven textiles, apparel, home décor, fashion accessories, specialty foods, and heritage-inspired creations.

✨ Highlights: Opening Ceremony | Product Market | Meet the Makers & Exhibitor Spotlights| B2B Matching | Market Insights & Export Briefings | Lectures & Discussions on Philippine Textiles, Craftsmanship, and Creative Enterprises

Whether you’re a buyer, retailer, designer, entrepreneur, member of the Filipino community, supporter of handmade goods, or simply curious about Philippine culture and craftsmanship, we invite you to discover and support the creativity and heritage of the Ilocos Region.

🛍️ Shop. Connect. Support.
Wear Inabel. Celebrate Heritage. Promote Filipino Craftsmanship.

📍 Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
🗓️ June 9–10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission. Registration required.

🔗 Scan the QR code in the flyer or register via the links in our bio!
🗓️Day 1 (June 9): https://luma.com/d1qj9n1e
🗓️Day 2 (June 10): https://luma.com/dl51qe1s

📩 For questions and inquiries, contact us at: [email protected]

DTI Region 1

05/30/2026

PTIC-Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV) supported the 4th Annual CHOW FUN (), San Francisco’s citywide Asian dine-around celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, through participation in a Food Crawl organized as an opportunity to engage with Filipino food establishments and promote food and ingredient sourcing from the Philippines, including IFEX Philippines (), the country’s premier international food and beverage trade exhibition.

Trade Commissioner Kristine Umali joined the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco (PCGSF)(), led by Consul General Arnel Talisayon with Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros, for a Filipino Food Crawl organized and hosted by CHOW FUN Project Manager Al Perez across select establishments in the Excelsior, Ocean Ave, Geneva Avenue, Visitacion Valley, and Portola neighborhoods.

During the crawl, TC Kristine Umali engaged directly with owners and founders and promoted IFEX Philippines, the country’s premier food and beverage trade exhibition. She also introduced PTIC-SV’s role in connecting Philippine suppliers with U.S. market opportunities, as part of PTIC-SV’s continuing efforts to position the Philippines as a competitive and reliable source of food and beverage products for the U.S. market, covering both finished consumer-ready goods and ingredients for retail, food service, hospitality, and manufacturing.

PTIC-SV’s engagement at CHOW FUN with the participating food crawl establishments advances its mandate to expand the market for Philippine products in the U.S. through facilitating trade linkages and sourcing partnerships between Philippine suppliers and food industry stakeholders.