DTI reminds online platforms to only sell PS or ICC certified consumer products

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS), reminds online platforms, including its sellers, merchants, or e-retailers to ensure that all products under the DTI mandatory certification that are offered for sale in their sites should bear the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or the Import Commodity continue reading : DTI reminds online platforms to only sell PS or ICC certified consumer products

DTI reminds online shopping sites to only sell PS or ICC marked mandatory products

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS), reminds e-commerce platforms to ensure that all products under the DTI mandatory certification that are offered for sale in their sites should bear the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker. This call is continue reading : DTI reminds online shopping sites to only sell PS or ICC marked mandatory products

DTI-R2, OWWA, Land Bank of the Philippines team up in capacitating OFWs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI ) Region 2 in partnership with Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office 2 (OWWA-RWO2) and Land Bank of the Philippines conducted a webinar entitled “Enhanced Entrepreneurial Development Training” (EEDT) for 50 applicants of the Entrepreneurial Development Loan Program (EDLP) from Cagayan, via Zoom conference last 24 June continue reading : DTI-R2, OWWA, Land Bank of the Philippines team up in capacitating OFWs

ASEAN International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 (AIFFS VX)

CITEM brings in FAME+ exhibitors for first-ever virtual AIFFS

In support of staging this year’s first-ever ASEAN International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 (AIFFS VX) led by the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP), the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) will bring in 10 Philippine brands for the fully digital edition of AIFFS. Representing the best of Philippine continue reading : CITEM brings in FAME+ exhibitors for first-ever virtual AIFFS

DTI conducts public hearings on the draft Guidelines for Payment Options on the Purchase of Consumer Products and Services

Consumers should be provided with payment options when purchasing products and services noting the practice of a number of retailers in requiring installment only sales, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sees the need to reiterate the applicable provisions of the Consumer Act of the Philippines and other relevant laws to ensure that consumers continue reading : DTI conducts public hearings on the draft Guidelines for Payment Options on the Purchase of Consumer Products and Services

Sec. Ramon Lopez

1st Virtual National Trade Fair officially opens

The 1st Virtual National Trade Fair was officially opened on Wednesday, 27 January, through an online ceremony. Attendees from remote locations witnessed the event on the website virtualnationaltradefair.dti.gov.ph and on social media channels. In his keynote address, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez lauded the Filipino “bouncebackability” to endure extreme hardship by continue reading : 1st Virtual National Trade Fair officially opens