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Have you ever wondered why every time you use an automated teller machine (ATM) card to deposit your money, or a credit card to pay your purchase, or a phone card to call someone, they all seem to fit any that accepts these cards?
These credit cards, phone cards, and "smart" cards that have become commonplace, fitting any machine, follow specifications of relevant International Standard. Keeping to the standard - which defines such features - means that the card can be used worldwide.
Standards thus contribute to making life simpler and to increasing the reliability and effectiveness of the goods and services we utilize.
The BUREAU OF PRODUCT STANDARDS is the Philippines' National Standards Body (NSB). BPS is mandated to develop, implement, and coordinate standardization activities in the Philippines. It is primarily involved in standards development and standards implementation/promotion.
Click here to go to the BPS page.
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