Hold more Presyo Diskwento Caravan

DTI 11 holds Presyo Diskwento Caravan  

Basic commodities at discounted rates

DTI 11 holds Presyo Diskwento Caravan  

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 continues to hold Presyo Diskwento Caravan (PDC) in Davao to offer basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) at discounted prices.

It recently mounted another PDC from September 15 to 17 at the Victoria Plaza Dome of NCCC Mall-VP.

The three-day activity dubbed “Go KaNegosyo Diskwento Caravan” brought together at least 44 suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of various BNPC products offered at more affordable prices, thus, giving consumers the best value for their money.  Also, the DTI 11 and NCCC emphasized that the minimum public health standards was strictly observed during the Presyo Diskwento Caravan.   

DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi noted that they have been conducting this kind of activity even before the pandemic because of their desire to help consumers get access to more affordable goods.  

“We are glad that our partners never left us. They have been with us all these years. We couldn’t have sustained our dedication to providing the public with various products at discounted prices, or even below the suggested retail prices or SRPs, without their commitment and support. They have been assisting us in providing big savings to consumers, especially during this time of the pandemic,” the regional trade official said.  

Apart from getting the support of these enterprises, DTI 11 is also grateful for the partnership it has established with the New City Commercial Center (NCCC) as it continuously provides the agency with a venue where it can reach more consumers.   

“The NCCC Mall management gave us again a venue for this upcoming run of the PDC. We appreciate the fact that we share the same goal of providing our consumers with the chance to access goods at lower prices,” she said.   

The PDC is a regular DTI initiative in partnership with the retailers, manufacturers, and distributors of manufactured BNPCs under its jurisdiction. These consumer goods are covered by its SRP bulletin. In the meantime, the office ensures that aside from getting the best value for their money, consumers are also assured of quality and safe products.  

DTI 11 has already conducted a total of six PDCs, as of August 31, 2022, and is set to hold at least three more PDCs until the end of 2022. DTI11/RBD/jmm   

DTI 11, EMCOR sign MOA on consumer protection

DTI 11, EMCOR sign MOA on consumer protection  

Consumer protection

DTI 11, EMCOR sign MOA on consumer protection  

CONSUMER PROTECTION. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11, represented by ARD Delia M. Ayano (middle), signs a memorandum of agreement with appliance company EMCOR, Inc. recently to strengthen consumer protection further. 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 based in Davao City has continued to partner with private organizations in a bid to protect consumers further.  

The agency inked recently a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with EMCOR, Inc., a homegrown appliance company operating in Mindanao, Visayas, and Palawan for over six decades. The partnership aims to provide a readily accessible consumer-related information desk known as “Consumer Corner”.  

The Republic Act 7394, or the Consumer Act of the Philippines, ensures the protection of consumers, as well as the promotion of their general welfare and the establishment of a standard of conduct for business and industry. With this, DTI 11 bolsters the law’s adoption and implementation by forging ties with different private companies.  

DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi noted that through the years, consumer protection is confronted with different challenges.  

“In this day and age wherein numerous brick and mortar stores and digital marketplaces both exist, consumers are faced with greater challenges. They may have varying experiences when it comes to finding truthful, accurate, advertisement and promotion, getting access to quality and safe products, fair and honest treatment on the relationship of parties in a consumer transaction, and redress,” she said.  

The local trade chief added that the DTI, which is one of the consumer champions, implements measures to provide information and education to facilitate sound choice and the proper exercise of consumer rights.  

In the meantime, Ambi explained that the setting-up of Consumer Corner in business establishments is fueled by their commitment to conducting programs and activities that will reinforce the promotion and strengthening of consumer welfare and protection.  

“EMCOR, Inc., a business that started here in Davao City, is recognized as an establishment that is driven by its vision to deliver continuous innovation and great customer service; hence, the organization became the DTI’s partner in the said efforts subject to applicable laws and regulations,” Ambi shared.  

She explained that this project supports the agency’s strategic objective, which is to increase the consumers’ level of awareness by providing them with information related to their rights, responsibilities, and protection under the law.  

Apart from Ambi, DTI 11 Assistant Regional Director Delia M. Ayano was also a signatory. Meanwhile, EMCOR Inc. president and chief operating officer Nelson M.   Aparejo and senior vice president for operation Guilbert R. Olbez signed the MOA on behalf of the company. Following the signing, the Mommy Mili standee was unveiled.  This customized promo collateral will contain DTI information materials on different consumer laws and programs, such as the consumer rights and responsibilities, “No return, no exchange” policy, labeling requirements, online securitips, suggested retail price (SRP), price tag, warranty, and Product Standard (PS) mark and Import Commodity Clearance (ICC), among others.  

In addition to the standee unveiled at EMCOR’s main store in Bajada, Davao City, additional three standees were unveiled and filled in with various information materials at their Agdao, San Pedro, and Toril branches, making it a total of four standees of EMCOR, Inc. as of July 21 this year. (DTI11)

Trade agency urges consumers to assert rights, help monitor new SRPs

Consumer rights

DTI 11 urges consumers to assert rights, help in monitoring new SRPs  

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 has urged consumers to assert their rights, especially when it comes to accessing goods at correct prices.  

To recall, the agency’s newly issued bulletin on suggested retail prices (SRPs) took effect on May 11. Hence, the Department has intensified its monitoring activities in the region making sure that such is being adopted strictly.  

DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi said that the regional and provincial/field offices of DTI 11 have been regularly monitoring different business establishments to check the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) they sell. Meanwhile, it calls on the public to do their part by using the new SRP bulletin as their reference in their purchases.  

The latest SRP list covers the 218 stock keeping units (SKUs) of BNPCs under DTI’s jurisdiction. Of the said total, 136 or 62 percent of them have retained their prices according to what were contained in the SRP bulletin issued on January 27 this year.  

The trade official shared that the agency has approved a minimum increase for 82 BNPCs in its latest list of SRPs. These products include bread, canned fish, potable water in bottles and containers, processed milk, locally manufactured instant noodles, coffee, salt, laundry soap, detergent, candles, flour, processed and canned pork, processed and canned beef, vinegar, fish sauce (patis), soy sauce, toilet soap, and batteries. The guide includes additional SKUs, such as the Bareta Bar White (360 grams) and Bareta Bar FabCon (360 grams).  

However, it can be noted that 86 percent, or 71 out of the 82 SKUs with approved price increases, have made an adjustment of not more than 10 percent amid the spikes in the prices of fuel products and raw materials.  

“The increases were just from two percent to 10 percent, which means that these are still less than the movements of raw materials’ prices in the global market,” Ambi said, adding that the changes in the SRPs of the DTI-covered BNPCs are necessary to also help the manufacturers in keeping up with the demand despite the noted escalations in their production costs.   

To further explain this recent development, the DTI head office illustrated that the prices of major raw materials like tamban (for canned fish products), mechanically deboned meat (for processed meat products), buttermilk (for processed milk), and palm oil (for toilet paper and instant noodles) jumped by 0.56 percent to 32.14 percent. Additionally, fuel prices went up by 28.84 percent.  

In the meantime, business establishments are reminded to follow the SRPs, while the field offices of DTI 11 are closely monitoring those within their areas of operation. This will help the government to ensure compliance with the Price Act; thus, protecting the interest of consumers.  

“It has always been our commitment to protect consumers from unscrupulous business practices. Hence, we encourage everyone to communicate with us whenever they observe discrepancies in the prices of goods when compared to the SRPs. You may contact our official social media pages in seeking assistance so that we can facilitate the needed action,” the local trade official said.  

The public may contact the Facebook page DTI Region 11 for concerns and inquiries related to the latest SRP bulletin.DTI11/JMM  

Monitor Noche Buena products vis-a-vis SRP

Noche products, SRP ….. Christmas 2021

DTI 11 intensifies monitoring of Noche Buena products vis-à-vis SRP 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Davao Region is intensifying its monitoring of Noche Buena products following the issuance of the new bulletin indicating the suggested retail price (SRP) of such for this year. 

The monitoring team of DTI-Davao City has been making rounds to check the prices of Noche Buena products in the city. The other provincial offices of DTI 11 has been doing the same since the new SRP was released.

The agency emphasized that the business establishments, particularly the groceries and supermarkets, must strictly follow the latest set of SRPs to avoid the imposition of penalties. The Noche Buena products are the ingredients or food items that are frequently served during Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations. 

DTI 11 Regional Director Maria Belenda Q. Ambi said that based on the newly released SRP bulletin, it is worth noting that most prices have remained the same. She further shared that while other products have posted an increase, this is only minimal. 

“If you compare the current SRPs with their 2020 level, it can be observed that most products on the list have remained to be the same. And if there is any increase, it is very minimal. Hence, it shows that we have a stable supply of these products in our local market,” Ambi said. 

The 2021 “SRP Bulletin: Mababang Presyo Para sa Inyo Ngayong Pasko” is effective starting on November 23.. This means that the concerned business establishments are not allowed to sell the identified Noche Buena products beyond the prescribed SRPs from the said date. Should they go above the prescribed prices, the DTI Provincial Office in their area will deal with them according to the provisions of the Price Act. 

“With the new SRP Bulletin for Noche Buena products, they are mandated to follow since this is already the legal basis of DTI in determining if there is a prima facie evidence, or if there is a probable cause, for us to declare that a violation has really been committed,” Ambi explained.    

The local trade official added that the DTI offices throughout the region will continue to do regular rounds among the business establishments in their respective areas of jurisdiction. This is to ensure that consumers will get their money’s worth and enjoy the holiday season without overspending.  

Meanwhile, she advised the public to shop in advance the unperishable products to avoid the holiday rush. Likewise, she reminded everyone to stay vigilant by checking the price tags based on the SRP list of the consumer products they are buying. They need to read the labels carefully and compare the prices of different brands as well.  

“Rest assured that DTI will always stay true with our commitment to protect the consumers. While we do regular monitoring of several products, we would like to request the public to file a formal complaint if they have witnessed or experienced any violation of their rights as consumers,” Ambi said. 

The 2021 Noche Buena products’ SRP Bulletin can be accessed from the DTI website, www.dti.gov.ph. For inquiries, the consumers may contact the official social media page of the nearest DTI office, or seek the assistance of the Facebook page DTI Region 11. DTI11 

DTI-DavOr visits establishments; monitors compliance with SRP

Sharing this PR from DTI Davao Oriental on price monitoring among business establishments in the area.

….. To those who have something to clarify or report to DTI-Davao Oriental, they are encouraged to reach their office through their official Facebook page: DTI Davao Oriental, so that their concern can be addressed accordingly…..   

DTI-DavOr visits establishments; monitors  compliance with SRP  

MATI CITY, Davao Oriental – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here have visited several establishments throughout the province to check on the prices and supply of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs).  

DTI-Davao Oriental has monitored a number of major establishments in the province to ensure their compliance with the suggested retail prices (SRPs). These monitoring activities are conducted either weekly or monthly in supermarkets and grocery stores to find out if there are violations against the SRPs. Likewise, these have been done to check on the current supply and inventory of BNPCs under the agency’s jurisdiction, which include canned sardines, milk products, coffee, instant noodles, salt, laundry soap, bottled water, corned beef, meat and beef loaf, condiments (soy sauce, vinegar, patis), toilet soap, and batteries,  

As of March 31 this year, 13 weekly monitoring activities have already been conducted in Mati City’s five biggest consumer stores. These are the ER Supermall, ER Trading, NCCC Supermarket, Davao Central Warehouse Club Incorporated and Bueno Central. In the meantime, regular monitoring activities have also been made in nine establishments in the other areas of Davao Oriental. Monitored monthly are ER Superstore and Samal Central Warehouse Club Inc. in Lupon; Flamal Kids Corporation and JHG Trading Inc. in Banaybanay; Donna Marketing and EHR Marketing in Governor Generoso; ER Superstore and Aracel’s General Merchandise in Manay; and ER Superstore in Baganga.  

Based on these visits, it has been observed that price and supply of BNPCs during the last three months have remained stable.  

DTI-Davao Oriental OIC-Provincial Director Sylvia D. Ordiz said that apart from the assurance that the main sources of consumer goods in the province have enough supply for everyone, there is another positive result, too.  

“When our monitoring team visited these establishments, they made sure that none of them have been violating the mandated SRPs. They carefully examined the price tags and check if what was written there were not higher than what we have set,” she said.  

Ordiz reiterated as well that her office will never tolerate anyone caught manipulating prices or violating any provisions of the Consumer Act and Price Act.  

To those who have something to clarify or report to DTI-Davao Oriental, she encouraged them to reach their office through their official Facebook page: DTI Davao Oriental, so that their concern can be addressed accordingly. DTIDO  

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