• DTI backs up consumers on implementation of paperless billing
• DTI reinforces monitoring and enforcement activities on Fair Trade Laws
• DTI reminds public on proper use of home appliances to prevent fire; adds products for regulation under the Product Certification Scheme

Date : 28 March 2018, Wednesday

Venue : CPG Area

2F, DTI Main Building, 361 Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City

Time : 11:00 in the morning

Lead : DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG)

Lead Officials : DTI-CPG Undersecretary RUTH B. CASTELO

DTI-CPG Assistant Secretary ERNESTO V. PEREZ

DTI-BPS Director JAMES E. EMPEÑO

DTI-CPAB Officer-in-Charge LILIAN G. SALONGA

DTI-FTEB Director DOMINGO R. TOLENTINO

Event:

The DTI’s Consumer Protection Group (CPG) provides updates on its specific programs for consumers and businesses as well.

The DTI looks into the effects of the implementation of electronic billing or paperless billing to consumers as issues arise on added cost for those who prefer paper billing.

As Filipinos ready for vacation, the DTI reinforces its market monitoring and enforcement activities on Fair Trade Laws to ensure that consumers only purchase basic necessities and prime commodities within the suggested retail prices (SRPs).

The DTI also prompts consumers to properly use their appliances at home and at work to prevent fire incidents.

Request:

An announcement or coverage of the event for release in newspaper columns or in radio and TV news programs will properly inform the general public that such programs are undertaken for their protection.

Contact Details:

DTI–CPG: 751.4740/48 (Camille B. Castillo- 0917.5439583; Alvin Ruelos- 0917.8384914; Raymond Pernada- 0917.3085851; Andrew Dizon- 0917.3157265; Marilen Montanez- 0927.7773731)