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
The DTI will issue a “seal of legitimacy” to direct selling and MLM organizations. DTI — On Friday, the Department of Trade and Industry announced that it will issue a “seal of legitimacy” to direct selling and MLM (multi-level marketing) organizations in order to safeguard customers and to promote fair and responsible business practices. The … Read more
The DTI asked e-commerce platforms to only sell products with ICC sticker or PS mark. Department of Trade and Industry — The DTI Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS), reminded online shopping platforms to ensure that all the products they sell have Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker or Philippine Standard … Read more
Labs can charge COVID-19 swab tests at prices lower than the rate set by the Philippine government, according to DOH and DTI. The Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday clarified that public and private laboratories were allowed to charge COVID-19 swab tests at prices lower than the price … Read more
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez tests positive for coronavirus Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). On Wednesday, December 9, the Trade secretary himself confirmed that he contracted the dreaded virus. Ramon Lopez is the fourth Cabinet member of President Rodrigo Duterte infected with COVID-19. According to … Read more