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MANILA, Philippines –Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Friday issued an order suspending the sale, advertising and distribution of vapes online, a move that tightened government regulation of an industry long opposed by the health community. “This is…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer’s scorching heat is tough, but are you paying too much for bottled water? The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cautions consumers to watch out for inflated prices when purchasing bottled water.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the City Markets (OCM) of the Cebu City Government has confiscated over 40 defective weighing scales in Carbon Public Market as of March 21. Led by Market Administrator Robert Barquilla,…
New rules for the 5 percent discount on groceries for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were signed on Thursday. The weekly discount limit will increase from P65 to P125 starting next week. The Department of…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry announced that a “high-level” US trade delegation is arriving next week to enhance “commercially meaningful partnerships.” According to DTI Foreign Trade Service Officer Jollan Llaneza, the delegation, led…
The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of cement manufacturers warns providers of imported cement to be compliant with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s administrative order (DAO). In a statement sent by the Cement Manufacturers Association…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday that manufacturers of essential goods can maintain profitability amid rising production costs by reducing product sizes or weights, instead of increasing prices. Trade Assistant…
MANILA, Philippines — “Shrinkflation” is when manufacturers reduce the size of their products to maintain current prices. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Trade Secretary Amanda Marie Nograles of the Consumer Protection Group said that while…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – With Christmas only nine days away, everyone is likely busy thinking about how to decorate their homes for the festive season. Apparently, one way to truly embrace the holiday spirit is by embracing…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the holiday season draws near, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) finally released its much-anticipated Noche Buena Price Guide for 2023. But before scrolling through the prices, the DTI shared essential…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Christmas season nears, a councilor in Cebu City has requested the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to look into and impose price ceilings on basic necessities during the holiday season.…
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