BM Orros, DTI Conduct Monitoring for Consumers’ Protection

By: Rafael C. Mosuela, GPC-SP | Date: December 17, 2020

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Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member (SPM) Jonathan Justo A. Orros together with the representatives of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), conducted an inspection to the supermarkets of San Fernando City, La Union on December 17, 2020 to check the prices of basic commodities and observe the safety protocols including the monitoring of the implementation of CCTV ordinance as requirements by these business establishments.

The surprise inspection was to ensure that business establishments complies with the ordinance of the province especially on the mandatory wearing of face mask, face shield and the practice of social distancing including the compliance on the installation of CCTV as well as price monitoring for consumers’ protection and safety.

SPM Orros said that the surprise visit on these establishments will deter overpricing and will ensure safety measures are in place to prevent the spread of Corona Virus (CoViD-19).

He added that the initiative does not only aim to check the prices of the basic commodities but is also an appropriate time to re-activate the La Union Price Coordinating Council through a resolution in order to fast track the monitoring of prices in the locality for the benefit of the consuming public.

Consumers are enjoined to report to the DTI all retailers and suppliers selling overpriced goods by reporting them to the nearest DTI Provincial Office.

“Based on the result of the inspection so far, sumusunod naman ang mga business establishments natin especially sa SRP or the suggested retail price ng mga basic commodities natin including safety protocols which is very important para ligtas tayo sa CoViD-19,” SPM Orros explained.

Meanwhile, the DTI committed to ensure that establishments will follow the safety protocols under the Inter-Agency Task Force and will abide by the Suggested Retail Price of basic commodities.