Latest in Consumer ProtectionThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended its price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities through May 10, 2026, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced, as the government continues weekly negotiations with manufacturers and retailers to keep shelves affordable amid…
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has ordered a price freeze on basic commodities in all public markets under the supervision of the city government, as part of precautionary measures ahead of Super Typhoon Uwan. In an emergency Facebook Live broadcast on Sunday afternoon…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given e-wallet providers 48 hours to unlink from online gambling platforms, Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan said Thursday, August 14, during a Senate Committee on Games and Amusement hearing. Tangonan said the directive aims to give BSP-supervised…
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