VICTORIA, LAGUNA – The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) conducted an onsite assessment for the DTI Bagwis Awards on February 20, 2024, in some key cities of Laguna, namely, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, and Calamba. This regular monitoring and evaluation activity aimed to identify retail establishments that will be given due recognition for practicing responsible and truthful business.
For this week, 11 retail establishments engaged in hardware, groceries, clothing, eyewear, accessories, gadgets, and electronics were assessed. On-the-spot inspection, observation, and interview with the store supervisors, managers, and/or representatives were also performed as part of the assessment process.
The DTI Bagwis Program, which is formerly known as the DTI Certified Business Establishment Program, was launched in July 2006. The Bagwis Seal of Excellence is awarded to business establishments that are fair and honest in providing goods and services to consumers and to enterprises that offer quality and safe products to consumers at affordable prices.
Retail establishments in Laguna such as groceries, supermarkets, department stores, specialty stores, appliance centers, hardware stores, and DTI-accredited service and repair shops are encouraged to apply for the DTI Bagwis Program. For more inquiries, kindly contact DTI-Laguna at r04a.laguna@dti.gov.ph (ALSLinga, DTI-Laguna). ♦
Date of Release: 22 February 2024