In photo: DTI-Fair Trade Group (FTG) Assistant Secretary Agaton Teodoro Uvero and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Pasay City, Philippines—On January 10, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) continued their joint market inspection at the Cartimar Public Market. This initiative highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring the stability of supply and prices of basic goods through
continuous monitoring.
The inspection was led by DTI-Fair Trade Group (FTG) Assistant Secretary Agaton Teodoro Uvero and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. The team inspected wet market stalls selling fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and chicken. Furthermore, they checked the compliance of rice vendors with the prevailing maximum suggested retail prices (MSRP) set by the DA.
This initiative is part of the government’s continuous efforts to monitor and stabilize market conditions. Through direct engagement with vendors and consumers, the DTI and the DA aim to protect consumers and ensure the availability of affordable basic goods.
The monitoring team also included DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve Velicaria Guevarra and DA Director Junibert De Sagun. This joint effort builds on previous monitoring initiatives conducted in various local wet markets. END (Photo Release).
