Under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shall endeavor to reduce inequality and poverty by expanding economic opportunities in industry and services, and by increasing the access particularly of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), cooperatives and overseas Filipinos (OFs) to these opportunities. To attain these sector outcomes continue reading : DTI continues to create and review policies that will further protect consumer
DTI-6 has filed formal charges for violation of DAO 2: S. 2007 (Product Standards Law) DAO 4: S.2008 and DAO 5:2008 and pursuant to R.A. 4109 in relation to Art. 77 of R.A. 7394 against two (2) branches of a business entity in Iloilo City for selling and/or offering for sale non-conforming products under mandatory continue reading : DTI-6 files admin raps vs business firm
For the first quarter of 2019, DTI Caraga regularly monitored 240 leading establishments on price trending with reference to the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for the Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities. All 219 establishments are compliant and some even sells below the SRP issued on 5 December 2018 and the latest 13 February 2019. Monitoring continue reading : Prices of basic necessities and prime commodities in Caraga within SRP
In 2018, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conferred the Bagwis Awards to 71 establishments in Central Visayas. The Bagwis Seal of Excellence award is given to establishments in recognition of their efforts in upholding the rights and welfare of consumers and practicing responsible business. The Bagwis Seal helps consumers identify stores that offer continue reading : DTI confers Bagwis awards to 71 establishments in Central Visayas
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted a series of enforcement activities in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) last 02-05 April 2019, as part the agency’s intensified monitoring and enforcement efforts for the promotion of product quality and consumer safety. Led by DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Director Ronnel O. Abrenica together with the continue reading : DTI cracks down 3M worth of uncertified products in CAR
“Trusted Smart Products” is this year’s theme in celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day. This event is held annually on the 15th of March to continuously raise awareness on consumer rights, protection and legitimacy across the globe. In an era where the physical meets the digital, many of the products we use are increasingly continue reading : DTI, one with the world in celebrating ‘World Consumer Rights Day’
Cyrus Restauro, Trade and Industry Development Analyst from the Consumer Protection Division, share their knowledge and experiences relative to the implementation of the Suggested Retail Price to members of the Department of Agriculture’s Regional Bantay Presyo Monitoring Team. The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO 2) tapped DTI-2’s Consumer Protection Division staff to continue reading : DTI and DA Region 2 Information and Experience Sharing on SRP
DTI Cagayan’s Consumer Protection Division Team members Lourdito Antonio, STIDS and Mar Anthony Alan, in Clamaniugan, Cagayan during the 3-in-1 activity. The Consumer Protection Team of DTI Cagayan consisting of Lourdito B. Antonio, Zenadia P. Baricaua, -both Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialists – and Mar Anthony V. Alan, Trade and Industry Development Specialist, conducted continue reading : DTI Cagayan conducts 3 in 1 Consumer Protection Initiative in Calamaniugan
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) advises consumers to refrain from using Wan Chiong Steel Products. To ensure the safety of consumers and to prevent the release of substandard products to the market, DTI orders hardware stores to pull out stocks and stop selling steel bars produced by Wan Chiong Steel Corporation while suspension continue reading : DTI warns public of Wan Chiong Steel products
For the information and guidance of the consumers and retailers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the updated Suggested Retail Price (SRP) list of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) dated as of 13 February 2019. Out of 242 shelf keeping units (SKUs) in the SRP list, 186 or 77 percent retained their continue reading : DTI releases latest expanded SRP list of basic and prime goods