DTI halts sale of non-conforming ceramic tiles, non-compliant vape units worth P1.6M in Marikina
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. ...
DTI graces Valenzuela’s launch of new Timbangan ng Bayan
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 ...
DTI Sec. Pascual orders intensified enforcement on substandard or uncertified steel products
The DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) wiped over 24,044 units of uncertified products worth of Php8,018,049.00 during the two-day enforcement operation in Davao City on 22-23 June 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, together with DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali led the enforcement operations. Of the 23 firms inspected, 22 were issued Notices of Violation (NOV) and were ordered to explain within 48 hours from receipt thereof. Among the covered products are black iron and galvanized ...
DTI joins info campaign to ensure high-quality of steel pipes
The DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) together with the Philippine Association of Black Iron and Galvanized Iron Pipes and Tubes Manufacturers, Inc. (BI-GI) during the one-day information campaign on the new standard for steel pipes in Davao City, on 21 June 2023. A one-day information campaign organized by the Philippine Association of Black Iron and Galvanized Iron Pipes and Tubes Manufacturers, Inc. (BI-GI) was held in Davao City on 21 June 2023. The DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) served as resource speakers and discussed the ...
DTI-BIR joint ops yield shop closure, seizure of non-compliant vape products in Manila
The joint forces of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) resulted in the closure of two (2) vape stores and confiscation of 989 units of non-compliant vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products worth Php344,520.00 during the focused enforcement operation in Manila City, on 19 June 2023. DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, together with the DTI-FTEB Director, Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali, led the inspection of vape products sold or offered for sale ...
DTI-FTEB launches online accreditation for Private Emission Testing Centers
The Department of Trade and Industry - Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) launched the Private Emission Testing Center (PETC) online accreditation through the Integrated Registration Information System (IRegIS) on 31 May 2023 via an online video conference. With its digital shift gaining momentum in recent years, FTEB made the online processing of accreditation through IRegIS open and available for PETCs or those private facilities engaged in the determination of the opacity level and/or content analysis of the gaseous emission of motor vehicles. The Bureau embarked ...
DTI, QC LGU survey BNPC prices to gear up for typhoon season
With the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Trade and Industry – Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG) through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Quezon City checked the supply and prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) in Quezon City, 26 May 2023. CPG Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Carlo G. Sotto, and FTEB Director Atty. Fhillip D. Sawali led the DTI price monitoring teams in verifying retail firms’ compliance with ...
