DTI recognizes consumer friendly public markets in the five provinces of MIMAROPA

MAKATI CITY – After a series of screenings, evaluations, and assessments, Bongabong was named the Most Consumer-Friendly Public Market in Oriental Mindoro, while Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Looc, Romblon, and Bataraza, Palawan also received recognition. The different DTI provincial offices also awarded outstanding public market sellers in the dry goods and sundries, fruits continue reading : DTI recognizes consumer friendly public markets in the five provinces of MIMAROPA

DTI boosts September enforcement, wipes uncertified products in LuzViMin

DTI boosts September enforcement, wipes uncertified products in LuzViMin

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

ASEAN committee on consumer protection releases Guidelines on Consumer Associations

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

SRP of majority of Noche Buena products remain unchanged, other items even decreased

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

Bagwis Awards

Robinsons Supermarket branches win by a landslide at the 2021 Bagwis Awards

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