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DTI boosts monitoring amid continuous price freeze

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau is intensifying efforts to ensure prices of basic necessities remain stable and compliant...

DTI seizes P25.3 million in uncertified appliances

Philippine trade authorities seized P25.3 million worth of non-compliant household appliances during an enforcement operation in Malabon City on Dec. 15, 2025, as part...

Congress urged to ratify bills on AI development

CONSUMER advocacy group has urged Congress to adopt clear and robust data localization policies,  adding that “policy gaps could leave Filipino consumers exposed as...

Cops to help protect consumers this Christmas

Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., has ordered his men to ramp up efforts to ensure consumer protection...

PNP gears up vs. Christmas profiteers, hoarders 

Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., ordered cops to ramp up their efforts to ensure consumer protection and...

House okays bill allowing rollover of unused data

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed on third and final reading House Bill 87, which aims to ensure Filipinos get the full...

Advocates warn dangers of lower interest caps

CitizenWatch Philippines warned that the SEC’s proposed interest rate cap for small loans could trigger a credit crisis for the country’s most vulnerable borrowers,...

Business permit approvals up 9% in three quarters

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Friday it processed 39,997 permits and licenses as of the third quarter of 2025, up 9...

Authorities seize P3.5 million in substandard steel

Authorities have confiscated more than P3.5 million worth of substandard steel products since the start of the year as part of an ongoing campaign...

Sale of fake motorcycle parts addressed with ‘No to Counterfeit’ campaign

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) held a dual-event initiative focusing both on industry growth forecasting and strengthening consumer protection against fake...

DTI seizes P200,000 in uncertified Christmas lights ahead of holidays

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) seized more than P200,000 worth of uncertified and substandard Christmas lights in Divisoria, Manila, as part of...

DOT warns tourism establishments vs. overpricing, unfair practices amid calamities

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday issued a strong reminder to all tourism enterprises, particularly those accredited by the department, to maintain responsible,...

60-day price freeze on basic goods begins

The Department of Trade and Industry yesterday announced a 60-day “automatic” price freeze on all basic necessities nationwide, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’ declaration...

SEC to cap lending rates to protect consumers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finalizing new rules to impose stricter caps on interest rates and fees charged by lending and financing...
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