PRESS RELEASE

MAKATI CITY — On 15 March, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) destructed uncertified products worth PhP 1,786,709.05, in line with the annual World Consumer Rights Day. Consumer Protection Group Assistant Secretary Amanda Marie F. Nograles, together with Communications Undersecretary Ed Sunico and Fair-Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Director Fhillip Sawali, led the destruction of 3,110 units of confiscated and forfeited products, including uncertified fireworks, helmets, monobloc chairs, sanitary wares, and vapor product devices or vape. The ceremonial destruction affirms that consumer safety remains a ...

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully carried out its heightened enforcement of technical regulations, resulting in the confiscation of uncertified fireworks in Bocaue, Bulacan on December 21, 2023. During the enforcement operations, four (4) out of the 33 inspected retail firms were issued with Notices of Violation (NOV) for selling fireworks not covered by the Philippine Standard (PS) license and for using an improper PS mark, resulting in the seizure of a total of 1,543 products. Retail stores were given 48 hours to provide ...

MANILA CITY–On 26 October 2023, Department of Trade Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual ordered the nationwide monitoring of Undas-related commodities in preparation for the observance of All Saint's Day. Secretary Pascual said, “We at the DTI remain committed to our goal of encouraging a fair and transparent market, one where the interests of consumers are safeguarded. Today, as we simultaneously monitor prices across the country, we reaffirm our dedication to this cause by ensuring that no one feels the burden of high prices of ...

In the picture, from left to right, are Business Licensing and Accreditation Division (BLAD) Assistant Division Chief Jhonette D. Cruz, Ms. Kristina D. Javier (OD), DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual, Assistant Secretary Mary Jean T. Pacheco, DTI FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali, FTEB Assistant Director Marimel D. Porciuncula, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians Development of the Philippines (RACTAP) President Engr. Augusto Quitco, Business Licensing and Accreditation Division (BLAD) Chief Lucila C. Salili, Mr. Onofre P. Escoto from the Philippine Ozone Desk (POD)-Department of ...

FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali sealing uncertified BI/GI steel pipes from a firm in Cavite, on 04 August 2023. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), has issued Notices of Violation (NOV) against sellers of uncertified BI/GI steel pipes, plywood, deformed steel bars, ceramic tiles, low carbon steel wires worth almost Php7 million sealed during the enforcement operations in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon from August 1 to 10, 2023. FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. ...

The DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) swept over 15,073 units of uncertified ceramic tiles worth Php1,690,147.80.00 during the enforcement operation in Marikina City, on 26 July 2023. CPG Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali led the enforcement operations. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali sealing uncertified ceramic tiles from a firm in Marikina City, on 26 July 2023. ...

The DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG), together with the Valenzuela Local Government Unit (LGU)and former DTI Secretary, RAMON M. LOPEZ, during the launching of Timbangan ng Bayan in Polo Public Market on 27 June 2023. Sustaining common thrust on consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expressed support as the Valenzuela Local Government Unit (LGU) inaugurated nine (9) of its “Timbangan ng Bayan” and rehabilitated Polo Public Market on 27 June 2023.   DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and ...