Here’s the price guide for Noche Buena products according to DTI NOCHE BUENA 2022 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released a price guide for products consumed on the night before Christmas. The longest Christmas season is observed in the Philippines. Malls start playing Christmas music and selling Christmas decorations and gifts when … 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
Here’s the SRP for school supplies as of today DTI – The Department of Trade and Industry has released the suggested retail price (SRP) for school supplies as of August 12, 2022. Last month, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced that the opening of classes for the school year 2022-2023 will be on August 22, … Read more
Labor Group SENTRO Urges Gov’t To Take Actions for Lower Cost of Living LABOR GROUP – SENTRO, a workers’ group, is calling on the Philippine government to lower the cost of living in the Philippines. A lot of Filipinos are financially struggling now. Many were greatly affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several … 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
DTI assured the public that there would be enough supply of food amidst return to ECQ. On Sunday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured the public that there would be enough supply of food amidst return to ECQ. Days before the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) would be reimplemented in Metro Manila, the DTI … Read more
DTI clarified that the “adobo standard” will only be for international marketing. On Sunday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) clarified that the “adobo standard” will only be for international marketing purposes and not a mandatory standard for local households. The suggestion to have a standard recipe for Filipino staple dishes, according to the … Read more