DTI nets PHP 134.4M in uncertified electrical products since 2023, ramps up enforcement for National Electrical Safety Month
Makati City, Philippines—In a strong move to protect Filipino consumers from fire and electrocution risks, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seized PHP 134.4 million worth of uncertified and potentially dangerous electrical and electronic products since 2023. This significant haul includes a total of 382,290 units of lighting equipment, wiring cables and devices, consumer electronics, and household appliances, all confiscated for lacking the mandatory Philippine Standard Quality and/or Safety Mark, and the Import Commodity Clearance stickers. “In observance of National Electrical Safety Month ...
DTI, DA monitor prices of pork, rice and other goods in QC markets
Quezon City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as chair of the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted a joint price and supply monitoring operation in Quezon City markets on March 31. With emphasis on pork and imported rice prices, this initiative aimed to ensure fair pricing of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) for consumers, following the DA’s recent release of Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Led by DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque and DA Secretary Francisco ...
DTI’s E-Kalasag operation yields PHP 1.4M in non-compliant products, strengthens enforcement capabilities in Cebu — Press Release | 17 March 2025
Cebu City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Task Force Kalasag, successfully conducted a targeted monitoring and enforcement operation across various establishments. This intensified operation resulted in the seizure of 20,815 units of non-compliant steel products and other items, with a total retail value of PHP 1,440,758.50. TF Kalasag’s operations, which were held on March 3, 6, and 07, saw the confiscations of various items that included substandard lighters, liquefied petroleum gas-related products, electrical lighting and wiring devices, household appliances, construction materials, ...
DTI, DA continue market rounds to enforce fair prices for basic goods, rice in Quezon City — Press Release | 14 February 2025
From L to R: DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, DTI Secretary and NPCC Chair Cristina A. Roque Quezon City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) inspected wet and dry market goods at the Commonwealth Public Market on February 12. The joint effort seeks to ensure fair pricing for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration. DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., joined ...
DTI, DA ensure affordable BNPC supply in Pasig City — Press Release | 20 January 2025
In photo: DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Pasig City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) on January 16 conducted a market inspection in Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market and a nearby mart to ensure the availability of reasonably priced essential goods. This initiative follows a similar inspection conducted in Quezon City on January 10, where key officials monitored prices and supply levels of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs). DTI Secretary ...
DTI, DA Chiefs inspect Quezon City market, vows nationwide price monitoring — Press Release | 18 January 2025
In photo: DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Quezon City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture (DA), intensified its inspection in Murphy Public Market on January 10. The initiative aims to closely monitor the prices and supply of basic commodities. DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque, who also chairs the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC), underscored the significance of inter-agency collaboration for market stability. “In 'Bagong Pilipinas,' empowered consumers are our priority. ...
DTI supports ‘Operation Timbangan’ initiatives for consumer awareness and protection — Photo Release | 16 January 2025
In frame (from L to R): Councilor Ghogo Deato Lee, Barangay Chair Martel Soledad, Mayor Wes Gatchalian, FTEB Director Regino Mallari Jr. Valenzuela City, Metro Manila—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined forces with the City Government of Valenzuela for “Operation Timbangan” at the Karuhatan Public Market on January 15. To protect consumers and ensure fair trade practices, this initiative focused on inspecting and verifying the accuracy of weighing scales and measuring devices used by vendors. DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau Director ...
