The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set bold targets for the retail and wholesale sector, targeting to generate 12.5 million jobs and raising industry value to P15.1 trillion by 2034.

“We are launching Section G, a concrete action plan to generate employment support, businesses, and future-proof one of our economy’s most dynamic sectors – Section G. Section G is the heartbeat of our everyday life, connecting producers to consumers and creating jobs in every community. Millions of Filipinos rely on it for their livelihoods, from sari-sari stores to massive logistics facilities,” said DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque during the launch.