DTI leads nationwide initiatives for sustainable consumer practices on World Consumer Rights Day 2025

Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2025 with a fitting celebration focused on advancing sustainable practices among Filipino consumers, aligning with the global theme, “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.” The DTI’s Fair Trade Group launched the “DTI’s Sustainability Challenge: Shift today and be a smart continue reading : DTI leads nationwide initiatives for sustainable consumer practices on World Consumer Rights Day 2025

DTI joins turnover of Timbangan ng Bayan to LGUs in Northern Mindanao

Lanao del Norte, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined in a  series of turnover ceremonies under the Timbangan ng Bayan (TNB) program to select local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao. The turnover ceremonies were part of “Tamang Timbangan, Para Hindi Kulang” project, which provided branded, caged, five-kilo weighing scales to public wet markets continue reading : DTI joins turnover of Timbangan ng Bayan to LGUs in Northern Mindanao

DTI heightens support for MSMEs and consumer welfare in Laguna

Laguna, Philippines—This month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues its mission of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and protecting consumer rights through a series of significant initiatives that took place across the province. Leading the line-ups of projects, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program was launched to reinforce the DTI’s commitment to continue reading : DTI heightens support for MSMEs and consumer welfare in Laguna

DTI, RCBC launch Timbangan ng Bayan in Pakil, Laguna

DTI Laguna Provincial Director Christian Ted O. Tungohan and Pakil Municipal Mayor Vincent L. Soriano discuss the launch of the “Timbangan ng Bayan” initiative in Pakil, Laguna, aimed at promoting fair trade practices and consumer rights. Laguna, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), launched the continue reading : DTI, RCBC launch Timbangan ng Bayan in Pakil, Laguna

Negosyo Center Lopez together with small business owners from Barangay Sabang Dos, Calauag, Quezon.

Negosyo Center Lopez conducts information dissemination to empower small business owners in Barangay Sabang Dos, Calauag, Quezon

CALAUAG, QUEZON — 26 May 2023 | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quezon, through its Negosyo Center Lopez, organized an informative session in Barangay Sabang Dos, Calauag, Quezon, to empower small business owners in the area. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local entrepreneurs eager to learn about the various services and programs continue reading : Negosyo Center Lopez conducts information dissemination to empower small business owners in Barangay Sabang Dos, Calauag, Quezon

DTI leads consumer awareness and protection through sustainability in MIMAROPA

MAKATI CITY – With the theme, ‘Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transition’, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- MIMAROPA region’s provincial offices and Negosyo Centers lined up activities in celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2023 promoting access to sustainable energy to consumers and other stakeholders in the region.  DTI Oriental Mindoro continue reading : DTI leads consumer awareness and protection through sustainability in MIMAROPA

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DTI Quezon’s strengthens awareness on consumer rights and responsibilities

DTI Quezon has brought Digital Consumerism in the spotlight of activities undertaken in the 2021 Consumer Month celebration. A wide range of sectors and stakeholders have been reached in undertaking various consumer advocacies in the province. The media and digital platforms that were tapped were, Radio broadcasts with Social Media Facebook live streaming, webinars reaching continue reading : DTI Quezon’s strengthens awareness on consumer rights and responsibilities

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DTI Quezon through Negosyo Center Gumaca, and with the Rotary Club of Gumaca conducts a webinar for consumers

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quezon through the Negosyo Center Gumaca, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Gumaca, conducted a webinar for the consumers of Gumaca, Quezon entitled “Consumerism”. The topics discussed were consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer protection in internet transactions, and fair trade laws. The Negosyo Center in Gumaca, Business continue reading : DTI Quezon through Negosyo Center Gumaca, and with the Rotary Club of Gumaca conducts a webinar for consumers

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DTI reminds consumers: assert rights and practice responsibilities

As the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) under the Consumer Protection Group (CPG), heads the celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in the Philippines, the department reminds everyone to be properly informed on their rights and responsibilities as consumers. The DTI reiterates the importance continue reading : DTI reminds consumers: assert rights and practice responsibilities