TURNOVER. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual (right) and his predecessor Ramon Lopez hold the agency's flag during the turnover ceremony held at the Board of Investments Penthouse in Makati City on June 29, 2022. Lopez has finished his six-year term, leaving a "sterling legacy," according to Pascual. (Photo courtesy of DTI) MANILA - Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual has identified his priority areas as the new chief of the agency. During the turnover ceremony on Wednesday, which was only broadcast on Friday, Pascual cited that his priorities as new DTI chief would are the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs); promoting the manufacturing sector; facilitating ease of doing business; attracting investments and expanding export markets; and restructuring the organization. He said he envisions the expansion of MSMEs - from micro to small, small to medium, and medium to large enterprises. This, he said, would be po