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Ang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)7mipasidaan  nga  illegal ang  pagpatong og dagkong kantidad sa mga produkto ug  serbisyo nga gamitan og credit card.

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The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) is asking the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to withhold the implementation of Price Tag Law until the implementing rules and regulations are finalized.


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Filipinos may not have to spend more for "noche buena" this Christmas as the prices of foodstuff associated with that Yuletide tradition are likely to remain stable, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.


Trade Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison Maglaya said during a meeting by the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) that prices of pasta, tomato sauce and cheese barely moved compared to the prices in December last year.


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At the same time, the DTI also warned wet market vendors not to violate the Price Tag Law or tamper with weighing scales.


Trade and Industry Secretary for Consumer Welfare Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. said the DTI is intensifying its price and market monitoring to safeguard consumers.


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"Last month, I bought a can of 301-ml. sweetened condensed milk from a nearby grocery store here in Pasig, priced at P30. Then, this week, I purchased the same brand at P34! As far as I know, there are no major occurrences that may affect a drastic movement on prices of milk. How come the price of milk surged so high?"


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Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas II, during a spot inspection of medical supply shops in Sta. Cruz, Manila, discovered that several retailers were selling protective masks way above the suggested retail price indicated by manufacturers.


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Trade Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison Maglaya said during a meeting by the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) that prices of pasta, tomato sauce and cheese barely moved compared to the prices in December last year.


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Trade and Industry Secretary for Consumer Welfare Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. said the DTI is intensifying its price and market monitoring to safeguard consumers.


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DTI mi-warning, mo-overprice prisuhon

By Liezl Mabini Frasno | June 3, 2013 - 12:00am

Ang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)7mipasidaan  nga  illegal ang  pagpatong og dagkong kantidad sa mga produkto ug  serbisyo nga gamitan og credit card.

Banat Balita

Retailers ask DTI to withhold Price Tag Law implementation

By Marianne V. Go | December 1, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) is asking the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to withhold the implementation of Price Tag Law until the implementing rules and regulations are finalized. The...

Business

Prices during Christmas expected to remain stable

By Marianne V. Go | November 25, 2006 - 12:00am

Filipinos may not have to spend more for "noche buena" this Christmas as the prices of foodstuff associated with that Yuletide tradition are likely to remain stable, according to the Department...

Headlines

DTI warns retailers against hiking prices of canned goods

By Marianne V. Go | August 30, 2004 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned retailers yesterday against taking advantage of the heavy flooding by increasing the prices of canned goods and noodles, pointing out that these products are not...

Business

Cup noodle prices on the rise — DTI

By Marianne V. Go | August 29, 2004 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned retailers yesterday against taking advantage of the typhoon and floods by raising the prices of canned goods and cup noodles, pointing out that these products are...

News Commentary

More than 10% price increase

By CONSUMER VOICE | May 24, 2004 - 12:00am

Q.Monette Tingin writes: "I wonder how much increase a retailer can offer on the prices of their goods. What is really a legal percentage? "Last month, I bought a can of 301-ml. sweetened condensed milk...

Business As Usual

Government cracks down on retailers overpricing anti-SARS products

May 2, 2003 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has charged four retail outlets in Manila for selling overpriced anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) products and violation of the Price Tag Law. Trade Secretary...

Business

The price tag is always the right price

October 21, 2002 - 12:00am

Q. Kate e-mails: "I was with my mother at my favorite clothing outlet, looking for a dress when I noticed one which I thought I liked. It had the price tag of P2,390. I looked around the store for other dresses...

Business As Usual

Charge it – to experience!

By Ching M. Alano | July 9, 2002 - 12:00am

What would life be without credit cards? For those of us who live from payday to payday (and often find out we have so much month left at the end of the money), we’d probably not be buying things we otherwise...

Health And Family

No down payment for ER cases

May 27, 2002 - 12:00am

Q. Jaime San Jose of Bacoor, Cavite writes: "My daughter, Christine James, is on the ‘quarterm’ of her first year at Anacay University. Since her educational plan does not have arrangements with said...

Business As Usual

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