DTI received criticism for this Noche Buena budget Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque insisted that a P500 Noche Buena is possible. A few days ago, the agency released a Noche Buena guide with a budget of P500. This did not sit well with many Filipinos. Many people pointed out that with … Read more
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
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
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
DTI Calls Out Viral Move It Rider for Not Giving Proper Change to Customers The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) called out the viral rider who intentionally avoids giving passengers their exact change. Previously, the Move It rider exposed his strategy of claiming he had no small coins if the amount to be given … Read more
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
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 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
2 Vape Shops Adding Various Flavors to Their Products Closed by DTI Two vape shops that were found to be adding various flavors such as turon, honey butter, and a frozen margarita to their products have been closed down by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the local government of Valenzuela. According to … Read more
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