DTI raps 68 erring establishments in WV
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional office has filed 68 cases against unscrupulous establishments for violating the Fair Trade Law. Of the 68 cases, 64 are recorded in Iloilo, two in Negros Occidental and two from Aklan.
Of the 68 filed cases, 55 cases were already resolved. As a result, they have also collected P92,500 as penalties from the violators. The violations include products sold without the ICC marks, credit card violation, sales promos without registration, no price tag and no accreditation of repair shops.
Meanwhile, confiscated uncertified mandatory products ranging from Christmas lights, lighters, electrical wirings and devices will be destroyed today at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.
These substandard products were confiscated by the DTI based on the complaints of the consumers.
The destruction of uncertified mandatory products will be attended by DTI Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena Jr., Mayor Jerry Treñas, President of Philippine Retailers Association-Iloilo Chapter Francis Chung and other consumer groups.
Other substandard products to be destroyed include car batteries, battery brake fluids and other electrical products.