Victoria, Laguna – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna Provincial Office, through its Consumer Protection Division, further inculcates the five qualities of a responsible consumer:

1. A consumer must be critically-aware.

• S/he must question the use, price, and quality of the products and services before buying them.

2. A consumer must take action.

• S/he must know to assert in the situation to get a good deal.

3. A consumer must care about the social impact of her/his purchases.

• S/he must only buy what is needed knowing that the supplies are only limited and the less fortunate ones, need to buy too.

4. A consumer must care about the environment.

• S/he must understand that her/his choices have an impact to the environment in order to protect the future generations.

5. A consumer must be an advocate.

• S/he must promote the principle of solidarity among consumers to further protect the public interest.

In order to further grasp the Consumer Rights and Responsibilities, visit https://www.dti.gov.ph/konsyumer/consumer-education/. ♦

Date of Release: 13 September 2021