DTI Conducts Price Monitoring of Flowers & Candles Ahead of Undas 

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Prices of Flowers & Candles Being Monitored by DTI Ahead of Undas  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted a price monitoring of flowers and candles ahead of Undas.  On Friday morning (October 24, 2025), DTI Secretary Cristina Roque led the conduction of special price and supply monitoring operation in Sampaloc, Manila, as Filipinos … Read more

2 Hardware Stores in Pampanga Cited by DTI for Selling Substandard Materials 

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DTI Issues Notices of Violation vs 2 Hardware Stores in Pampanga for Selling Substandard Materials  Two hardware stores in Pampanga were cited by DTI after being caught selling substandard construction materials.  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued Notices of Violation against two hardware stores in Barangay San Antonio, Arayat, Pampanga, after being caught selling … Read more

DTI Probes Jollibee’s Viral Burger Promo Over Possible Irregularities 

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Jollibee’s Viral Burger Promo Under Investigation Over Possible Irregularities, DTI Says The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is investigating Jollibee’s viral burger blowout over possible irregularities.  The agency is continuing its investigation into the recent Jollibee “Burger Blowout Promo” after questions were raised about its legitimacy. The controversy started when social media users noticed … Read more

Seniors & PWDs Will Receive Higher Discount On Goods Next Week

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Higher Goods Discount for Seniors & PWDs Effective Next Week SENIORS & PWD – With the current discount at P65, the weekly 5% special discount for senior citizens and persons with disabilities is set to increase to P125 starting next week, as per a joint administrative order endorsed by the trade, agriculture, and energy departments. … Read more

DTI Smashes Over 1,000 Monobloc Chairs For Failing Safety Standards

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Over 1,000 Monobloc Chairs Were Destroyed by DTI For Failing to Meet Safety Standards The Department of Trade and Industry destroys more than 1, 000 monobloc chairs for failing to meet the required safety standards. On Tuesday (October 24, 2023), DTI – Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau destroyed more than 1, 000 confiscated monobloc chairs with … Read more

DTI Wants to Stop Sale of Lato-Lato Toy Due to Harmful Materials

DTI Steps In to Stop the Sale of Lato-Lato Toy Due to Harmful Materials The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will now help the government to stop the sale of trending lato-lato toys due to harmful materials. According to DTI Usec Ruth Castelo, the selling of such toys is banned since they lack a … Read more

DTI Iloilo Earns Criticism For Offering P9.9k/Monthly Wage to College Graduate Applicants

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DTI Iloilo Faces Backlash Over Low Salary Offer for Job Posting on Facebook DTI Iloilo goes viral, eliciting emotions from the online community for hiring college graduate applicants with a monthly salary of P9,900. The transition from college to the workforce can be an exciting but also challenging time for graduates. Many college graduates face … Read more

DTI to Bashers Criticizing P500 Noche Buena: “It’s a sincere effort”

DTI Defends P500 Simple Noche Buena after Criticize by Bashers The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has defended its P500 simple Noche Buena idea after being criticized by bashers. DTI’s budgeting concept for the forthcoming Christmas season has been met with criticism on social media. Despite the fact that the price of some basic … Read more