Buying fireworks for holiday celebrations? Be cautious, says DTI

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday reminded the public to be extra careful when buying fireworks for the holiday celebrations. On the sidelines of DTI’s inspection of fireworks and firecrackers stalls in Bocaue, Bulacan, Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles said some fireworks and firecrackers being sold in the market that have the Philippine Standard Quality (PS) Mark are not licensed for sale by manufacturers. It was the case for two Bocaue shops checked by DTI personnel on Thursday. “Reminder po sa mga consumer katulad po ng nahuli natin kanina, hindi porke nahuli merong PS Mark ‘yung fireworks or firecrackers na binibili natin lehitimo na ‘yon. So ‘yong nakitaan nating merong PS Mark pero ‘yong modelo…

Source: Inquirer.net
Categories: Shopping, Business, Opportunities, Opposing Views