Despite the continued rollback on the price of oil and petroleum products, there is still no rollback on the suggested retail price of basic goods in sight as manufacturers asked the Department of Trade and Industry to re-compute its projected reduction of said SRP, which means that there is still a need for a series of meetings before such reduction. The DTI added that it is not only the low price of oil and petroleum […]
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DOH and DTI issue stricter regulations regarding hoverboards
The Department of Health and the Department of Trade and Industry issued a joint memorandum providing stricter regulations against hoverboards. These includes prohibiting said device from those who are age 14 and younger as well as recommending the use of protective gear. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/SVlh7dVvjE0
DTI will meet businessmen for lowering of SRP
The Department of Trade and Industry will meet businessmen this Friday, January 22, to talk about the proposed lowering of the suggested retail price of primary products at the National Price Monitoring Council. DTI added that said talk is timely due to the series of oil price rollbacks in the world market. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/baBkIREqL5U
DTI: Take caution in buying fireworks, firecrackers
The Department of Trade and Industry reminds anew the public to be always cautious in choosing the fireworks and firecrackers they buy. The public are advised to look for the Philippine Standard (PS) mark when purchasing fireworks and firecrackers to be assured of the products safety when used according to instructions,” said Atty. Fel Lester Brillantes, legal officer and consumer welfare division chief, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), region 10, during the simultaneous inspection […]
DTI, sinaksihan ang techinical test sa Montero Sport
Matapos dumagsa ang mga reklamo laban sa Montero Sport na madalas umanong masangkot sa mga aksidente. Nagsagawa ng technical test ang Mistubishi Motors Corporation sa kanilang Montero Sport units na sinaksihan naman ng mga imbestigador mula sa Department of Trade and Industry. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Wilson Palima)
Phl well positioned for full economic integration into the AEC by 2016
(Eagle News) — Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo said the Philippines is well positioned for full economic integration into the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by next year. In a statement during the recently held Wharton and Penn Alumni Association meeting, Domingo also noted how the Philippines can surpass other ASEAN countries if it steps up efforts in improving competitiveness and the capability of local industries. He projected the Philippines to be ranked among the […]
Aquino hopes DTI Sec Domingo will stay on until after APEC summit in November
(Eagle News) – President Benigno Aquino III said he is hoping Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo will finish work related to the country’s hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November before he leaves the government to go back to the private sector. The President said he is set to meet with Domingo this week to discuss the latter’s resignation. The President confirmed that Domingo had indeed submitted his resignation […]
Trade secretary Domingo has resigned, Palace confirms
(Eagle News) – Malacanang on Saturday confirmed that Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory Domingo has quit the Cabinet. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. relayed the information to Palace reporters Saturday afternoon (Sept. 12) upon verifying it with Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr. Coloma said President Benigno S. Aquino III is yet to respond on the matter. “According to Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Secretary Gregory Domingo has submitted his resignation […]
DTI reminds consumers on 8-point test on pyramid scheme
ILIGAN CITY, August 13 (PIA) — Amid on alleged Chain Distribution Plan, or also known as Pyramid Scheme, enticing a number of individuals in some parts of Iligan city and nearby municipalities, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned consumers to take extra precautionary measures and pressed them to take the 8-point test. The warning has to be issued after a number of individuals claimed that after putting significant amount on the purportedly […]
DTI, BOI strengthens regional capability for investors
MAKATI CITY, Aug. 12 — As the Philippines continues to enjoy high investor confidence, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Board of Investments (BOI) continue to build sustainable groundwork to promote investments in the various regions of the country. “In collaboration with DTI’s regional offices, we have stepped up our promotion efforts to drive economic activities nationwide, especially in investment ready areas,” DTI Undersecretary Ponciano C. Manalo Jr. said. The BOI through its Domestic Investments […]
Senate hears proposal regarding SIM card registration
MANILA, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — The Senate will hear the bill proposed by Senator Vicente Sotto III regarding the registration of SIM card. Said proposal is supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as well as the police to prevent the use of cellphones in acts of terrorism as well as in scams. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Tr4t9Kap_tA
Beware of investment scams
ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Aug.7 (PIA6) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Provincial Office is reminding the public not to join investments that offer “easy money,” “double your money” and “quick money” which are beyond the existing profits in banks. “If the investment will earn by recruiting other people and not by selling valuable products, this is a concrete example of a pyramid scam or pyramiding,” said a DTI news release distributed to […]





