DTI nabs over PHP 350K worth of counterfeit circuit breakers in Manila and Pampanga
Luzon, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Task Force Kalasag has joined forces with Koten Enterprises to seize PHP 355,200 fake Koten circuit breakers. Conducted from 16 to 17 October 2024, operations targeted establishments in Manila and Pampanga suspected of selling counterfeit electrical products. The enforcement action was triggered by a test-buy conducted by Koten Enterprises, which revealed concerns about the authenticity of circuit breakers being sold under their brand. A total of 879 pieces of counterfeit circuit breakers were recorded during the ...
DTI, NBI Region 4A confiscate nearly PHP 15M worth of uncertified appliances in Biñan
Laguna, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional 4A, seized nearly PHP 15 million worth of uncertified household appliances from a warehouse in Biñan, Laguna, September 17. “This Task Force Kalasag operation underscores our ongoing efforts to combat the dangerous and unfair practices that put consumers at risk. The DTI will work relentlessly with other government agencies until every illicit household product is eradicated from our markets,” said DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Acting on a recommendation ...
DTI Chief marks 100 days as NPPC chair, leads ‘SWEEPtember’ price watch culmination campaign in Valenzuela City
(L to R) Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie Gatchalian, DTI Acting Secretary Roque, DTI-FTEB Assistant Director Marimel Dancel Porciuncula, DTI-FTEB Surveillance and Monitoring Division Staff, DTI-FTG Supervising Head Assistant Secretary Agaton Teodoro O. Uvero Valenzuela City, Philippines—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque led the conclusion of the month-long “SWEEPtember” price monitoring campaign at the Marulas Public Market and a major grocery chain in Valenzuela City on September 27. Aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of a “Bagong Pilipinas,” this ...
DTI, NBI’s PHP 94M haul in uncertified automotive prompts QC warehouse shut down
Quezon City, Philippines—The joint operation of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag (TFK) with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized nearly PHP 94 million worth of automotive-related products from “CSS Autoparts” warehouse in Quezon City, September 09. This record-breaking haul led to the immediate closure of the warehouse by the Quezon City local government. “We refuse to wait for accidents, injuries, or even deaths to happen before taking action. This operation sends a clear message: We will not tolerate the ...
DTI begins “SWEEPtember” price monitoring amid prevailing price freeze
(L-R) FTEB Director Fhillip D. Sawali and Parañaque Consumer Welfare Office OIC Ms. Millan Alcaraz and FTEB Surveillance and Monitoring Division (SMD) monitors during the price monitoring activity Parañaque City, Philippines––The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched “SWEEPtember” in its commitment to safeguard consumers and ensure the availability of affordable essential goods. Due to the recent surge of tropical cyclones, the month-long initiative intensified the monitoring of basic necessities and prime commodities in the wet markets and supermarkets in the National Capital Region. “As ...
DTI-FTEB and PUP formalized a strategic internship program through a MOA
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB), and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines formalized a strategic internship program through a memorandum of agreement signed on 17 September 2024. This collaboration aims to cultivate a new generation of competitive and technologically innovative professionals. PUP students will gain the opportunity to work alongside experts at the DTI-FTEB, immersing themselves in actual work environments. Under the agreement, the DTI-FTEB pledges support student integration and provide relevant, course-related work experieinces that align with ...
DTI joins the House of Representatives and DA in rice price monitoring rounds in Metro Manila public markets
Metro Manila, Philippines—On September 11, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partnered with the House of Representatives and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to conduct a joint inspection of well-milled and regular-milled rice prices in six public markets across Makati City and Quezon City. This initiative follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive under Executive Order (EO) 62, which aims to regulate tariffs on imported rice to balance protecting local farmers while ensuring affordable prices for consumers. Supported by the Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM), ...
