The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in MIMAROPA joined the simultaneous monitoring on mandated price ceiling of rice, led by the special task force in the National Capital Region. Members of the different provincial monitoring teams of DTI MIMAROPA went around the public markets of key trading areas in Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, continue reading : DTI gears up rice price and supply monitoring in MIMAROPA
CALAMBA CITY — The visit of the Department of Trade of Industry Secretary marks a deeper collaboration between the Agency and the Province of Laguna, including series of joint activities for the development of Laguna MSMEs and facilitation of ease of doing business for the consumers. DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual had a courtesy visit continue reading : DTI SAEP visit strengthens ties with Laguna Province
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), inspected retail firms in Bulacan, Cebu, and Davao in September 2022 to ensure that only safe and reliable consumer products are in the market. The DTI enforcement teams led by Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo kicked off continue reading : DTI boosts September enforcement, wipes uncertified products in LuzViMin
Active consumer associations constitute a critical part of a well-functioning and effective consumer protection system, particularly where consumers are not yet sufficiently educated or empowered to exercise their rights. Consumer associations are indispensable in bridging gaps with respect to consumer knowledge, access to redress, as well as participation in policy-making processes and advocacy programs and continue reading : ASEAN committee on consumer protection releases Guidelines on Consumer Associations
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – DTI 12 successfully conducted a webinar on digital finance and online scams. In celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day last 15 March 2022, DTI 12 conducted a regionwide webinar in line with the theme “Fair Digital Finance”. A total of 300+ consumers participated via online and physical venues in continue reading : DTI 12 holds webinar on digital finance
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the List of Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of Noche Buena products for the information and guidance of the consumers as the holiday season approaches. The price guide includes products such as ham, keso de bola, cheese, sandwich spread, mayonnaise, pasta—spaghetti noodles, elbow and salad macaroni—, spaghetti sauce, continue reading : SRP of majority of Noche Buena products remain unchanged, other items even decreased
Fifty-two (52) accredited establishments nationwide garnered the highest recognition in this year’s Bagwis Awards, where 45 out of the 52 are various Robinson’s Supermarkets and Easymarts combined. The supermarket chain also snagged back-to-back awards as three of their supermarkets garnered the gold last 2020. “The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bagwis recognition makes us continue reading : Robinsons Supermarket branches win by a landslide at the 2021 Bagwis Awards
Koronadal City, South Cotabato –The Department of Trade and Industry 12 (DTI-12) through its Consumer Protection Division has officially launched on 13 October 2021 an online web app that will allow the public to apply for permits and licenses under DTI using the DTI-12 Online Services or DOSe. DOSe as an online platform makes it continue reading : DTI-12 launches online services web app
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, led by Regional Director (RD) Leah Pulido Ocampo, commenced the 2021 Consumer Welfare Month Celebration today via Zoom and Facebook Live. This year’s celebration with the theme, “Digital Consumers: The New Normal” aims to enhance consumers’ knowledge and skills on their use of the internet and continue reading : DTI R2 kicks off Consumer Welfare Month celebration
The Department of Trade and Industry, through its Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG), spearheads the annual celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) this October with various activities lined up starting on 1 October 2021. “Digital Consumers: The New Normal” is this year’s theme, and it highlights the government’s continued consumer protection programs in today’s heightened continue reading : “October is Consumer Welfare Month (CWM)”: DTI lines up activities in celebration of CWM