Mandate
Under Executive Order No. 133 signed by President Corazon C. Aquino on February 27, 1987, PTTC’s mandate is stated under Section 13, sub-heading (g), page 12 of the Order, as follows:
• To develop training modules on export and import techniques and procedures.
• To raise the level of awareness of Philippine businessmen on export opportunities and the availability of alternative sources of import products or diversified markets for export.
• To offer specialized courses for specific industry groups directed at overcoming barriers to overseas market penetration.
• To conduct training programs in international trade practices, inspection techniques and exhibition mounting
Vision Statement
"We are a world class training institution that promotes and develops the Filipino business sector.
We are committed to uplifting the quality of life for the Filipino people by providing the nation with timely, relevant, high quality professional service to enable the Philippine export industry to succeed in a rapidly-changing and highly competitive global marketplace.
We are united, God-fearing family that values professional and humanistic growth, striving towards the ideal of capable, dedicated, responsive and effective public servants.
We build and maintain dynamic networks with our partners in world trade development. As such, our institutional relevance to the nation remains steadfast.
We succeed in all our endeavors through the guidance and providence of the Almighty."
Mission Statement
We, the Philippine Trade Training Center, commit ourselves to developing a thriving export industry to contribute to economic growth and development in the Philippines.
In realizing this commitment, we strive to advance the Filipino export sector’s competitive position in the world market by providing valuable problem-solving approaches through integrated continuing education services.
We accomplish this by:
- Developing and implementing training programs that empower the export industry to excel in global trade.
- Advancing Filipino products in the world market through the optimum use of the Center’s facilities and assets.
- Providing information resources relative to international trade.
We work together as a harmonious team of highly-motivated, service-oriented, competent individuals, united in purpose towards attaining the vision of the PTTC, the Department of Trade and Industry.




