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 ...
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 ...
