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 ...
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 ...
