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Valenzuela praised for protecting consumers

Published: July 1, 2023

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has commended Valenzuela City for setting up nine 'Timbangan ng Bayan' as part of a nationwide approach to protect consumers.

Source: manilatimes.net

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Duterte inks Timbangan ng Bayan law

Published: May 16, 2022

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law establishing Timbangan ng Bayan centers in public and private markets to protect consumers from deceptive and unfair sales acts and practices. RA 11706, signed by Duterte on April 13, amends Chapter II, Title III of RA 7394 otherwise known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines. Under the new law, Article 62-A directs all provincial, city, and municipal governments to establish accessible Timbangan ng Bayan Centers in all public and private markets, including supermarkets, and when practicable, in flea markets or tiangges and grocery stores, ...

Source: philippinetimes.com

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The Philippines Rodrigo Duterte Department Of The Bayan Centers Union Of Local Authorities The Philippines Consumer Act Local Government Local Authorities Manila President Rodrigo Duterte Has Signeda Law Establishing Timbangan Ng Bayan Centers In Public And Private Markets To Protect Consumers From Deceptive Unfair Sales Acts Practices Ra 11706 Igned By Duterte On April 13 Mends Chapter Ii Itle Iii Of Ra 7394 Otherwise Known As The Consumer Act Philippines Under New Law Rticle 62a Directs All Provincial Nd Municipal Governments To Establish Accessible Timbangan Ng Bayan Centers In All Public And Private Markets Ncluding Supermarkets Nd When Practicable N Flea Markets Or Tiangges And Grocery Stores Ithin Their Respective Localities Timbangan Ng Bayan Centers Will Provide Consumers With An Effective Means Of Checking The Accuracy Weight And Quantity Goods That They Are Buying Quot These Must Have Necessary Instruments For Determining Weights Measures Hich Shall Be Available Free Of Charge O All Persons Who Need To Confirm The Accuracy Of Quantity Or Measurements Products Purchased About Be Uot The Law Read States That Market Supervisor Will Be In Charge Of Safekeeping And Routine Maintenance Timbangan Ng Bayan Instruments Shall Responsible For Maintaininga Record Every Product Found To Deficient Quantity Or Is Substandard Dimension S Well As The Establishment Where Same Was Bought Including Names Of Proprietors Or Manager Sa Certificate Duly Issued By Market Supervisor His Her Authorized Representative Reflecting Contents Such Record Will Be Prima Facie Evidence Ofa Violation Article 64 This Act Ra 11706 Includes Among Prohibited Acts Fraudulently Altering Andalizing Or Destroying Any Scale Imbangan Ng Bayan Instrument

House OKs harsher penalties for vendors

Published: February 4, 2022

Congress has ratified a measure that imposes stiffer penalties on fraudulent and abusive vendors in markets.

Source: philstar.com

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Valenzuela City City Of Valenzuela Wes Gatchalian Bayan Centers Republic Act Consumer Act President Duterte Valenzuela City District

House ratifies amendments to Public Service Act

Published: February 3, 2022

House of Representatives (Contributed photo) MANILA - The House of Representatives on Wednesday night ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the measure proposing amendments to the Public Service Act (PSA) in a bid to attract more foreign investments. During the plenary session, the chamber approved the final version of the proposed amendments to the PSA, which seek to ease the restriction on foreign investments in public services. The bill effectively opens up to 100 percent foreign equity on all economic sectors in the country except the transmission and distribution of electr...

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