Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez signed last 21 June 2019, Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 19-09, Series of 2019, which mandates the translation of signages, billboards, advertisements, brochures, flyers, notices, advisories, labels, price tags/lists, menus, receipts, and other business marketing materials to English and/or Filipino. The policy move was prompted by continue reading : DTI mandates translations for English, Filipino, or both for business and marketing materials
DTI cracks down 3M worth of uncertified products in CAR
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
DTI, one with the world in celebrating ‘World Consumer Rights Day’
“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’
Check the marks, buy wisely
The public are advised to check the marks when buying electrical lights to ensure that these have passed the Philippine standards. Locally-manufactured products must bear the necessary PS mark,while imported products have the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) mark. While Christmas lights are part of the festive celebration during the yuletide season, it is not about continue reading : Check the marks, buy wisely
DTI urges traders to strictly follow SRPs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging the business sector in Davao Region to strictly follow the suggested retail prices (SRPs) of noche buena products, basic necessities and prime commodities to avoid fines and penalties. The call has been issued amidst the uproar over rising prices of fuel and other related products which caused continue reading : DTI urges traders to strictly follow SRPs
ADVISORY: Special Service Campaign for the Engine Wire Harness of Certain Toyota Prius Models
Toyota Motors Philippines Corporation – Government and Industry Affairs First Vice President Atty. Rommel Gutierrez, through the DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG), has issued an advisory regarding a special service campaign for the engine wire harness of certain Toyota Prius models. The campaign shall cover the following vehicles officially sold in the Philippine market: Brand Model No. of continue reading : ADVISORY: Special Service Campaign for the Engine Wire Harness of Certain Toyota Prius Models
DTI, DA conduct joint monitoring of the prices of agricultural products
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture (DA) recently conducted a joint price monitoring activity on agricultural basic necessities and prime commodities at the Paco Market in Manila. Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez (center), DTI-CPG Undersecretary Ruth B. Castelo (left), and DA Undersecretary Ariel T. Cayanan (right) during the joint DTI-DA continue reading : DTI, DA conduct joint monitoring of the prices of agricultural products
DTI launches Consumer Corner, 1-DTI hotline
DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and SM Supermarket President Jose Maria Mendoza at the Consumer Corner launch at SM Megamall MANDALUYONG – As part of its Consumer Care Program, the Department of Trade and Industry launched the DTI Consumer Corner and 1-DTI hotline last August 9 at SM Megamall. The DTI Consumer Corner contains flyers continue reading : DTI launches Consumer Corner, 1-DTI hotline