DTIE-CommerceBureauDirector Eryl Royce Nagtalon emphasized the importance of government and industry collaboration in addressing challenges in the e-commerce landscape.
“We pad a regular margin on the different categories found inside a supermarket ... There will be some exceptions, as agreed upon with suppliers ... This is also the case for Kopiko, Nescafe, San Mig coffee 3-in-1, and Export candle, the DTI said ....
"Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities have confirmed that they can maintain current prices for the next 30 days, with some able to do so for up to 60 days", the DTI said.
“Products flavor descriptors like food, dessert, cartoon characters did not pass through the DTI... DTI has also filed charges against online platforms Meta, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok for advertising sellers of illegal vape products, Valdez said.