October 23, 2025 | News by PISD
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-
Oriental Mindoro has destroyed a total of ₱496,972 worth of substandard and
uncertified products confiscated from various stores across the province.
Led by DTI Provincial Director Arnel Hutalla, in coordination with
CENRO_Calapan, the disposal activity was held in Barangay Guinobatan, Calapan
City. The activity aimed to prevent accidents or problems caused by poor-quality
products that do not meet current market standards.
Among the items destroyed by the DTI Regional and Provincial Monitoring and
Enforcement Teams were monoblock chairs, PVC pipes, home appliances such
as electric fans, multi-cookers, blenders, rice cookers, and washing machines, as
well as low carbon steel wires electrical items, and other goods seized from
around 30 establishments in Oriental Mindoro.
As the Christmas season approaches, DTI reminded the public not to buy or use
substandard products. Director Hutala said that their operations follow the strict
enforcement of standards set by the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS)
continue, in line with Republic Act No. 4109 or the “Standards Law”. He also
urged consumers to be vigilant and always look for Philippine Standard (PS)
mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker when buying electrical
appliances or construction materials.
The activity supports the implementation of Republic Act No. 7394 or the
“Consumer Act of the Philippines” which imposes penalties on business owners
proven to sell or distribute substandard products.