|
|
DTI stages 8th Consumer Trade Fair |
|
|
|
|
Carrying the theme “Quality, Energy-efficient and Environment-Friendly Products”, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Product Standards (DTI-BPS) in partnership with the Philippine Product Safety and Quality Foundation (PPSQF) launches the 8th Consumer Trade Fair on 02 October 2008 at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall in celebration of the 11th Consumer Welfare Month (October) and 34th National Standards Week (08 – 14 October).
DTI-BPS Director Jesus L. Motoomull states, “Sustaining its aggressive consumer education campaign, the Bureau, once again, stages the Consumer Trade Fair with its industry partners to further raise consumers’ understanding and appreciation on the importance of standards for product safety and quality.”
“The Bureau, through its solid partnership with the PPSQF, brings forth a trade exhibition for the general public to be aware of the safe and reliable products and services that they should be using and acquiring from to get their money’s worth, “ adds Director Motoomull.
The four-day Fair, which runs from 02 to 05 October, showcases manufactures, importers, distributors and retailers of products that conform to the safety and quality requirements of the Philippine National Standards (PNS) and bear the Philippine Standard (PS) and Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) marks. Moreover, it features companies with appropriate permits, patents and trademarks, as well as service providers that are certified, recognized and accredited by DTI and other government agencies.
Simultaneously, free awareness sessions and seminars on pressing and relevant consumer-related concerns were slated throughout the duration of the Fair to further educate and instill-quality consciousness among consumers.
“Consumers are enjoined to visit and participate in the series of free awareness seminars to be informed and updated on the latest consumer-related issues that affect their everyday lives,” stresses Director Motoomull.
DTI-CWTRG Undersecretary Zenaida
Maglaya, led the Opening Ceremony of the Fair DOE Secretary Angelo
Reyes, and PPSQF Chairman Meneleo Carlos, Jr., on 02 October 2008,
10:30 in the morning at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall.
DTI Consumer Welfare Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya (center) led the Opening Ceremony of the 8th Consumer Trade Fair, together with DOE Secretary Angelo Reyes (2nd from L), PPSQF Chairman Meneleo Carlos, Jr. (2nd from R), DTI-BPS Director Jesus Motoomull (far R) and Philippine Lighting Industry Association (PLIA) President Jesus Pineda (far L).
Furthermore, the Opening Ceremony of the Fair coincides with the Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the DTI and the Industry Federations and Associations on Consumer Advocacy Programs.
DTI-BPS Director Motoomull explains, “DTI forges a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among industry group to establish and sustain a strong public-private partnership to develop, operate and monitor effective consumer advocacy programs primarily to protect the welfare of consumers. “
Director Motoomull added that the MOA intends to strengthen and maintain public-private partnerships to heighten their involvement in various programs, projects and educational campaign of the Department so as to rear vigilant consumers to be on their guard for substandard products in the market and use their power of choice in purchasing products and services.
Leading the MOA Signing is DTI Consumer Welfare Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya together with 22 cooperating industry federations and associations namely, Association of Sanitary Ware Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (ASWMP), Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CEMAP), Ceramic Tiles Manufacturing Association (CTMA), Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), Flat Glass Alliance of the Philippines, Inc. (FGAPI), Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Association (LPGIA), Nationwide Association of Consumers Inc. (NACI), Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP), Pallet Business Association of the Philippines (PBAP), Philippine Appliance Industry Association, Inc. (PAIA), Philippine Association of Battery Manufacturers, Inc. (PABMA), Philippine Galvanized Iron Wire Manufacturers’ Association, Inc. (PGIWMA), Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), Philippine Lighting Industry Association (PLIA), Philippine Nail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (PNMAI), Philippine Product Safety and Quality Foundation (PPSQF), Philippine Steelmakers Association (PSA), Philippine Steel Rolling Mills Association (PSRMA), Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA), Steel Angles, Shapes And Sections Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SASSMAPI), Tire Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (TMAP), and Tires Importers Traders Association of the Philippines (TITAP).
DTI Consumer Welfare Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya (center) led the Opening Ceremony of the 8th Consumer Trade Fair, together with DOE Secretary Angelo Reyes (2nd from L), PPSQF Chairman Meneleo Carlos, Jr. (2nd from R), DTI-BPS Director Jesus Motoomull (far R) and Philippine Lighting Industry Association (PLIA) President Jesus Pineda (far L).
For more information, call DTI-BPS at 751-4740/4740 or send your message through
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
bps
|
|
