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BSP strengthens consumer protection

By Lawrence Agcaoili | September 12, 2019 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has strengthened its financial consumer protection framework in light of the increased complexity of financial products and rapid technological innovations in financial products...

Business

Consumer protection giduso sa PB

By Brenda D. Batuto | January 27, 2017 - 12:00am

Aron maprotektahan ang katungod sa mga konsumedor, giawhag sa hunta probinsiyal ang kalungsuran ug component cities sa probinsiya...

Banat Balita

Katungod sa konsumedor tuki-on

By Sheilame P. Medil | January 15, 2015 - 12:00am

Ipatawag sa konseho sa dakbayan sa Sugbo ang mga representante sa supermarket, Department of Trade and Industry, local consumer groups ug Department of Health aron tukion ang Consumer Welfare ug Consumer Protec...

Banat Balita

DTI to monitor prices of school supplies

By Louella Desiderio | May 26, 2014 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has assured consumers that prices of school supplies are expected to remain stable even as the opening of classes nears.

Business

House to discuss Bangsamoro, Cha-cha as session resumes

By Paolo Romero | May 5, 2014 - 12:00am

The House of Representatives will have its plate full in tackling major legislation, including the proposed Bangsamoro Basic...

Headlines

DTI pushes amendments to Consumer Protection Law

By Louella Desiderio | April 24, 2014 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for amendments to the Consumer Protection Law such as higher penalties and measures covering online transactions.

Business

Gov't urged to take control of MRT

By Dennis Carcamo | April 8, 2014 - 9:20am

A consumer group on Tuesday urged the government to take control of the Metro Rail Transit to be able to effectively address the problems hounding the train system. Elvira Medina, president of the  National...

Nation

Brother gets recognition for consumer protection

October 20, 2013 - 12:00am

For raising the bar on consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has awarded the Gold Bagwis or “Certified Establishment” Seal to Brother Philippines.

Business

A simple life

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | March 27, 2013 - 12:00am

The Jesuits have always been the rebels of the Catholic Church, so perhaps it’s not surprising that Pope Francis is shaking up Rome in what is considered a revolutionary way in the age of materialism: by calling...

Opinion

ASEAN sets up program for consumer protection

June 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Aggrieved consumers within the ASEAN region, whether tourists or citizens, can now file complaints to the consumer protection agency of the country where the violation occurred, said the Department of Trade and Industry...

Business