NORTHERN MINDANAO – Consumers in Region 10 are becoming more aware of their consumer rights and responsibilities as the region achieved a rating of 93% in the latest Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Awareness Survey.

The survey quarterly monitors the public’s consumer awareness level.

Northern Mindanao ranked the highest among the Mindanao regions in the latest survey, which is also higher than the national average of 89%.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 contributes to the increase of consumer awareness to the consistent information-education campaign and consumer advocacy efforts of the agency. These include the distribution of latest suggested retail prices to major establishments and other information, education materials and conduct of consumer education to students, retailers, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and the general public.

As of July 2023, the agency produced 93 information, education materials and conducted 323 consumer awareness and advocacy initiatives. ♦

Date of Release: 25 August 2023