DTI Urges Wearing Of Masks, Gloves In Gyms, Fitness Centers DTI – The Department of Trade and Industry recently urged the wearing of masks and gloves in the soon-to-be-reopened gyms and fitness centers. Gymes and fitness centes are expected to reopen on August 1, according to an article from Inquirer. Internet shops, tutorial and review … Read more
DTI Appealed to LGUs to Start Curfew at Midnight to Help Restaurants Amid Quarantine Department of Trade and Industry DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez appealed to local government units LGUs to start the curfew hours at midnight. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez encourages LGUs that implementing a curfew in their areas during the community quarantine to start … Read more
DTI On Barter: “Hindi Pinagbabawalan Ito Basta’t Personal Na Bagay Ang Ipinagpalit” DTI ON BARTER – The Department of Trade and Industry has clarified that as long as it’s a personal item/thing, online barter is allowed, “Hindi pinagbabawalan ng ahensya ang online barter o swapping basta’t personal na bagay ang ipinapalit”. This was stated on … Read more
DTI Says Online Barter Trade is Illegal, Encourage Online Sellers to Register The Department of Trade and Industry said Tuesday that online barter trade is illegal as it encouraged encourage online sellers to register with the department and Bureau of Internal Revenue. According to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, the barter trade is illegal and against … Read more
DTI Releases Protocols For Dine-In Services In Restaurants DTI – The Department of Trade and Industry recently presents protocols for dine-in services in restaurants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This was from an official tweet from Inquirer. The list of protocols for the said service was presented by Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo. Among the protocols for … Read more
DTI: About 500 Individuals Nabbed For Scam, Overpricing DTI – The Department of Trade and Industry said that about 500 people were arrested for scam and overpricing amid the pandemic. According to a report from GMA News, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that te department has been working with an intelligence team from the Philippine … Read more
Basic Prices Of Goods Revert To SRP Upon End Of Price Freeze PRICE FREEZE – The prices of basic goods had reverted to their suggested retail price which took effect on Saturday (May 16). This was earlier announced by the the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), according to a report from SunStar. The SRPs … Read more
P3.5 Million Worth of Overpriced Goods Were Seized by DTI and CIDG LAS PIÑAS – DTI and CIDG seized P3.5-M worth of overpriced basic goods in an entrapment operation at Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas City. Industry-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) headed by Director Ronnel O. Abrenica, together with Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group … Read more
DTI Says Senior Citizens Allowed To Buy Essential Items Amid Quarantine SENIOR CITIZENS – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said senior citizens are allowed to buy essential items amid quarantine. Older adults and people who have a serious underlying condition are at high risk for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Inter-Agency … Read more
Government Won’t Shoulder COVID-19 Mass Testing Of Private Sector Employees – DTI GOVERNMENT – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the government won’t shoulder the mass testing of private-sector employees who will report back to work. Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extended the “enhanced community quarantine” in high-risk areas until May 15. ECQ … Read more