Within her stint as chief regulator of the restructured energy sector, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta guaranteed that she will uphold “transparent and accountable” regulation in the industry, especially on the facet of rate-setting that has direct impact on...
Malacanang on Monday, August 22, said the retail price of sugar in supermarkets and groceries in Metro Manila is now pegged at P70 per kilo. The Palace said it has been getting reports that owners of supermarket and grocery chains have acceded to the request of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R....
Newly-designated Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta is being prodded this early to "prioritize the welfare" of Filipino consumers in her new role as chief regulator in the restructured electricity sector; instead of bowing down to the wishes of her former corporate...
Still haven't decided what to get your moms this Mother's Day? This survey just might help you decide what kind of gift to send to them. Unsplash In a recent survey conducted in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, Grab app's Southeast Asia's advertising unit asked what 1,992 consumer's plans...
A group of electric cooperatives and member-consumer-owners have thrown their support to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian who is seeking a fresh term in the Senate in the upcoming May 2022 national elections. The 13.5 million-strong National Center of Electric Cooperatives Consumers Inc. (NCECCO) said it...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando Dela Rosa When the Christmas season comes, many of us rummage stores, looking for the best and the cheapest. We behave like "consumptives." In the past, pulmonary tuberculosis was called "consumption." Those afflicted by it were called "consumptives" because they...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to ensure that financial consumers who were victimized by the recent online banking hacking incident are protected while its investigation is ongoing. Gatchalian said he is considering filing a resolution seeking a...
A consumers' group is pressing Philippines authorities to focus on improving the internet quality in the country as the recently signed a law that allows users to transfer networks without changing mobile number does not seem relevant and is not widely commended by the public. Professor Louie...
The rapid acceleration of digital transactions brought on by the pandemic underlines the need for greater consumer protection. Presently, Republic Act 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines, provides the legal basis for consumer protection and establishes standards of conduct for business...
Uncertainties caused by COVID-19 have driven more Filipinos to save extra, but they do it without careful planning, a survey commissioned by Hong Kong-based AIA Group Limited revealed on Tuesday, July 20. Based on AIA’s Save Smarter Study 2021, the survey showed that fear and insecurity arising...
Majority or 75 percent of Filipino consumers prefer sustainable and eco-friendly brands, a new consumer insight survey showed. In the Who Cares, Who Does by Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting group, the report revealed that Filipino consumers are making significant...
For those in the market to buy a vehicle, committing to a purchase can be frightening with the way prices have been fluctuating. It begs the question, 'Are car prices going up or down?' Annual sales reports from 2020 and the first couple of months of 2021 paint a bleak picture of the automotive...
