The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), reported the value of confiscated uncertified items it seized in the National Capital Region has reached P67,999,927 as it heightened monitoring and inspection of products to ensure consumer protection as...
PORK-based products such as ham were recently seized by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Malay town, Aklan province. (BAI Aklan) ILOILO CITY – The possible entry of African Swine Fever was prevented after the Bureau of Animal Industry recently seized pork products worth P1.6 million at the...
Around P500 million worth of agricultural products have been seized while five consignees will be facing charges as government agencies intensify the fight against agricultural smuggling. (Photos courtesy of the DA) In a recent press briefing held at the Department of Agriculture (DA), DA Assistant...
Consumer Care Products Inc. (CCPI), the privately-owned marketing arm of Jadel Holdings, and sister company of D&L Industries Inc. are planning to grow their personal care business by tapping the upscale market which has a growing preference for healthy and all-natural products. In an...
Use eco-bags for shopping. The world uses about one trillion plastic bags a year. Buy homemade products. These will reach you without the use of much carbon emissions. Give gifts that can be used over and over. That will not contribute to the wastes in the landfills. Don’t buy decorations with...
Since its launch in 2020, when most businesses in the world are being challenged, Aqua Skin has been successfully releasing one beauty product after the other – providing its Filipino customers with beauty solutions that they can afford without sacrificing their health and beauty. Jeffrey Amurao...
BATANES – This archipelagic province in the Cagayan Valley Region can now showcase its own products with the launching of the One Town One Product (OTOP) Hub here last Dec. 5. The hub, located at Itbud, in the Municipality of Uyugan, is the first in Batanes and the sixth in Region 2. OTOP Hub...
Benguet Lone District Rep. Eric Yap on Sunday, Dec. 11, urged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to pursue a legal case against so-called agricultural smugglers who illegally import agricultural products into country that directly impacts local farmers. Benguet Rep. Eric Yap (Photo from Rep. Yap via...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) must send a strong message to traders involved in the big-time smuggling of agricultural goods. Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Go Yap (Facebook) Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Yap said the BOC can do so by filing air-tight, non-bailable cases against such smugglers,...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) urged the the public on Monday, Nov. 14, to help sustain the livelihood projects of its persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) as the Holiday season nears. BJMP spokesperson Supt. Solda said buying the products made by the PDLs are sources of income...
Retail stores and carinderias (eateries) are now experiencing shortage in beverage and softdrinks supply while wholesalers have advised them of no deliveries in three months or longer. In a statement, the Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners (PASCO) said they have been...
Major cola and beverage drinks producers in the country confirmed shortage in supply of refined premium sugar, a key raw ingredient in their products, while the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) warned that its member food processors are slowing down production because their sugar...
