Judy Ann Santos Blasts DTI’s P500 Noche Buena Claim JUDY ANN SANTOS – Award-winning actress Judy Ann Santos did not hold back as she criticized the DTI’s viral claim that P500 is enough for a Noche Buena feast, saying the statement “na-degrade masyado ang mga tao.” Judy Ann Santos has joined the growing number of … Read more
What Happened When Katrina Halili Attempted a P500 Christmas Grocery Budget KATRINA HALILI – Kapuso actress Katrina Halili’s attempt to prepare a Noche Buena meal with only P500 turned into a surprising reality check. Kapuso actress Katrina Halili took on a viral challenge that left her—and many netizens—completely stunned. The celebrity mom decided to personally … Read more
Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte Believes P500 Budget for Noche Buena Supposedly Insufficient PAOLO DUTERTE – The Davao Congressman slammed Malacañang’s Claire Castro over the Department of Trade and Industry’s proposed P500 budget for noche buena. Countless Filipinos reacted to the claim of the Department of Trade and Industry that P500 is enough for the noche … Read more
DTI Warns Against Fake Highlands Corned Beef FAKE HIGHLANDS CORNED BEEF – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a warning about counterfeit products, particularly a brand of canned corned beef circulating in the market. In an advisory, DTI’s Consumer Care division alerted consumers about fake Highlands Corned Beef, some of which have … Read more
PBBM Appoints Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as Acting DTI Secretary ACTING DTI SEC. – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry following the resignation of Secretary Alfredo Pascual. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced this appointment on Friday, August 2. Aldeguer-Roque, previously an undersecretary, … Read more
DTI Backs Extended SIM Card Registration Deadline DTI – The Department of Trade and Industry called for an extension of the deadline for the SIM card registration in the Philippines. Users of SIM cards in the Philippines must register their SIM cards before April 26 to prevent its deactivation. It is now mandated by law. … Read more
DTI: “Yung noche buena price guide, that is not regulated by government kasi seasonal products ito.” DTI – The Department of Trade and Industry said that the price of Noche Buena products are “not regulated by government”. DTI reminded consumers that the government couldn’t regulate the prices of Noche Buena products even as those are … Read more
DTI: “Wag naman nilang gawin at may batas po tayo that will also allow us to run after those who take advantage of the situation.” DTI — The Department of Trade and Industry recently warned online sellers against taking advantage of fluctuation in the local currency. Trade Assistant Secretary Ann Claire Cabochan said during a … Read more
DTI: “We are firm in enforcing these laws, especially on the requirement of price tags, to ensure consumers’ right to choose quality products at reasonable prices.” DTI — The Department of Trade and Industry has tightened the price tag rule on e-commerce. On Wednesday, the Department of Trade and Industry said that business owners and … Read more
Philippine government officials have met with SpaceX for the potential expansion of Starlink in the country, according to DTI. DTI — On Monday, the Department of Trade and Industry said that Philippine government officials have met with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for the potential expansion of Starlink to the Philippines. The agency said that Philippine officials, … Read more