Small retailers, consumers warned on fake cigarettes
The Federation of Philippine Industries has warned small retailers such as sari-sari stores and consumers against patronizing illegal cigarettes as they face charges and penalties including jail time......»»
Don’t jack up prices of face shields –DTI warns retailers
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-7 warned face shield retailers not to take advantage of the order of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases requiring the public to always wear face shield upon leaving their homes. Ines Cajegas, chief of the Consumers Protection Division […] The post Don’t jack up prices of face shields –DTI warns retailers appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
IACAT warns public vs fake email seeking help to purchase gift cards
The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking warned the public of a fake email pretending to be an official of the panel and seeking assistance to purchase eBay gift cards......»»
DTI warns vendors of uncertified Christmas lights
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is warning all retailers that will be caught selling and distributing uncertified Christmas lights. DTI Central Visayas Director Asteria Caberte said the agency will be strictly monitoring the sale of Christmas lights in the market to protect consumers from the hazards posed by uncertified products such as electric […].....»»
You will be charged! — Police to those spreading fake news about COVID-19 vaccines
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has warned the public to stop spreading fake news about the government’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign to avoid being charged in relation to cybercrime. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wilbert Parilla, CCPO deputy director for operations said they will coordinate with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in […] The post You will be charged! — Police to those spreading fake news about COVID-19 vaccines appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Persons faking medical papers warned
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has warned people presenting fake medical documents in order to be vaccinated that they will face appropriate charges. Last 25 June, some 100 fraudulent medical certificates were confiscated from persons passing themselves off as belonging to the A3 priority group or persons with comorbidities to get vaccinated […] The post Persons faking medical papers warned appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BIR cracks down on non-tax paid heated tobacco, vapor products
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has captured about 3,500 pieces of heated tobacco and vapor products in Metro Manila malls, as it moves to go after owners and retailers of electronic cigarettes that failed to pay their right taxes......»»
27th NRCE to inspire retail makeover in the new normal
This year’s virtual National Retail Conference and Expo organized by the Philippine Retailers Association will see the prime movers and players in the Philippine retail industry meeting with experts as they find fresh ideas in repurposing the malls and thinking of strategic ways to entice consumers to shop at the brick-and-mortar stores......»»
Iligan police warns public on fake 1,000-peso bills
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 03 July) – Residents and business establishments, beware: there are fake 1,000-pesos bills circulating here, the Iligan City Police Office warned. Police Colonel Rolando Cuya Jr., Iligan City Police Director told MindaNews on Saturday that a worker of a food business establishment in the poblacion allegedly received a fake 1,000 bill paid by […].....»»
DTI warns vendors of uncertified Christmas lights
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is warning all retailers that will be caught selling and distributing uncertified Christmas lights. DTI Central Visayas Director Asteria Caberte said the agency will be strictly monitoring the sale of Christmas lights in the market to protect consumers from the hazards posed by uncertified products such as electric […].....»»
P66 million fake cigarettes seized
Fake cigarettes worth at least P66 million have been seized by agents of the Bureau of Customs in Subic, Zambales......»»
Retailers see bill easing foreign entry as ‘win-win
The country’s group of retailers see the bill seeking to ease requirements for the entry of foreign retailers through lower paid-up capital approved by the Senate as a win-win for providing protection for local micro, small and medium enterprises......»»
RCBC unveils QR payments for retailers
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. continues to lead digital financial innovation by being one of the participants in the pilot launch of a program to boost small businesses......»»
P500 million fake cigarettes, tax stamps seized
Fake cigarettes and tax stamps worth P500 million were seized in a raid on a warehouse in Barangay Tangub in this city on Tuesday......»»
The true costs of counterfeit e-cigarettes
The e-cigarette industry, just like many others, have not been spared from imitators looking to make a quick buck. Just as the adoption and acceptance of e-cigarettes have increased, so have the number of people making fake e-cigarette products. These counterfeit products are not only illegal but also carry serious health risks for former smokers who have turned to vaping to quit smoking. .....»»
Phoenix rolls out new LPG product line
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. said Thursday it is introducing a new liquefied petroleum gas product line, making available LPG in small canisters that will lower the entry barrier for low-income consumers during the pandemic......»»
Panelo warns public vs. fake Covid-19 vaccines
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Secretary Salvador Panelo on Wednesday warned the public against the possible proliferation of fake coronavirus disease vaccines in the Philippines. “If there is fake news, there is fake vaccine too. Do not buy that,” he said. Panelo, in his daily online program “Counterpoint,” said the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) notified […] The post Panelo warns public vs. fake Covid-19 vaccines appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PCCI asks consumers to buy local products
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged Filipino consumers and industries to buy Philippine-made products to help local industries and small businesses recover faster and stronger from the crisis borne by the COVID-19 pandemic and the world’s longest lockdown......»»
Foreigners with fake quarantine bookings face deportation
The Bureau of Immigration yesterday warned foreigners found with fake quarantine bookings that they would be deported......»»
DTI: 70% of MSMEs yet to adopt e-commerce
Bulk or 70 percent of micro, small and medium enterprises have yet to adopt e-commerce, according to the Department of Trade and Industry even as consumers have shifted to online platforms amid the ongoing pandemic......»»
Retailers want retention of minimum investment requirement
The Philippine Retailers Association is pushing to keep the minimum required investment per store for foreign retailers to allow small Filipino entrepreneurs to compete......»»