The Philippine Trade Training Center was established in 1987 by virtueof Executive Order No. 133 and with the official development assistancegrant from the Government of Japan through JICA, to invigorate anexport industry needed for the country’s economic recovery. It is anattached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry that assistsexporters, would-be exporters, manufacturers and entrepreneurs tobecome more competitive in the international market through training.
Initially, the Center focused on 3 main areas namely: InternationalMarketing, Testing and Inspection, and Trade Exhibition. In its 18years of existence, PTTC has expanded its course offerings thatinclude: Production Efficiency, Quality and Productivity Improvement,Entrepreneurship Development, and IT/E-Commerce.
Fully air-conditioned with a total of 2,010 square meters, theexhibition halls can accommodate 127 standard exhibition booths fortrade fairs. More than 3,000 people can be seated a theater-typeset-up. It is equipped with a knockdown stage, a 16 track sound systemplus complete stage and house lights.