The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said all 82 branches of Dali Everyday Grocery complied with the suggested retail price (SRP) and Price Tag Law during routine checks from January to April 2024.
The DTI said retail establishments undergo routine monitoring to ensure compliance with the Price Act and other relevant trade and industry laws.
It also said it took decisive actions in response to complaints raised by the Malayang Konsyumer group against Dali.
The DTI reassured Malayang Konsyumer spokesperson Simoun Antonio Salinas in a letter dated May 20, 2024 that the agency was actively investigating potential deceptive or unfair practices at Dali stores.
It said the investigation is part of DTI’s commitment to upholding consumer protection by ensuring fair and ethical business practices across the market.
The DTI also forwarded a portion of Malayang Konsyumer’s concerns to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), seeking further action in inspecting sanitary regulations, weighing scale issues, and other relevant matters.
The DTI, as the lead agency enforcing the Republic Act No. 7581, or the Price Act, is responsible for monitoring the prices and supply of essential products like canned fish, marine products, processed milk, coffee, bread, salt, laundry soap, detergent, and candles, as well as prime commodities including flour, processed and canned meats, poultry, noodles, condiments and school supplies.
