by admin | Mar 19, 2018 | National News
The Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) adopts the International Standard on Consumer product recall – Guidelines for suppliers as Philippine National Standard – International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10393:2017.
In the development of the standard, the draft version was circulated for two (2) months to concerned stakeholders to solicit comments from all interested parties as required under existing standards development procedures. Comments were received until 07 January 2018 and were consolidated, processed and taken into consideration by the DTI-BPS Technical Committee 81 – Consumer Policy. Then the BPS TC 81 recommended it to the DTI-BPS for approval as a PNS. It has been approved as PNS by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) on 06 March 2018.
The ISO 10393:2017 provides practical guidance to suppliers on consumer product recalls and other corrective actions after the product has left the manufacturing facility. Other corrections include, but are not limited to, refunds, retrofit, repair, replacement, disposal, and, public notification. It provides information and other tools that suppliers can use in developing a documented and validated product recall program to help them implement timely and cost-effective recalls, minimize legal and reputation risks, and, reduce health and safety risks to consumers.
The purpose of this International Standard is to help suppliers develop, implement, and, improve a product recall programme in order to reduce risk caused by unsafe products in the marketplace. ISO 10393 will help organizations plan and execute timely and cost-effective recall programmes, minimize legal risks, protect consumers from unsafe or dangerous products, and build customer satisfaction and loyalty.
DTI-BPS Director-in-Charge, Engr. James E. Empeño emphasizes, “The PNS ISO 10393 will help to protect consumers and users from fatalities, injuries, and financial loss caused by defective products. It will also help businesses to save time, money, and, reduce related legal risks.”
Through the PNS ISO 10393, the DTI-BPS expects organizations to plan and execute timely and cost-effective product recalls following design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warning labels or instructions – whether the products are still in the manufacturer’s or distributor’s inventory or retail shelves or in the hands of consumers.
The DTI-BPS is the National Standards Body of the Philippines. It is the Philippines’ member to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
For more information on ISO 10393:2017, send an email to bps@dti.gov.ph
by admin | Mar 19, 2018 | Business, Headlines
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed a letter from the head office of Daikin Industries, Ltd. — a Japanese air conditioning manufacturer present in the Philippines (PH) since 2009 – clarifying their position to strengthen and expand their business operations in the country.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez expressed optimism over Daikin Industries’ intention and added they look forward to its expansion projects.
“We welcome investors who wish to join the country’s growth story, and contribute in our mission to provide jobs to Filipinos and share the prosperity to all,” shared Lopez.
Daikin’s Industries’ Senior Executive Officer Yoshihiro Mineno had conveyed to DTI the company’s official position through a letter, stating, “We really regret to see the article of Inquirer Business on 3rd March. And we apologize and feel very sorry for causing misunderstanding in the press conference conducted by our subordinate sales company.”
“We do not have any complaint about investment climate in the Philippines nor do not have any intention to criticize the policy of the government. Our real intension is to do our best to expand our business in the Philippines,” Mineno said.
The letter aimed to clarify the statement and comment of Daikin Airconditioning Philippines Inc. in a press conference on the investment climate in the country.
DTI has been consistent in its programs and projects to attract investments and revitalize PH’s manufacturing sector. This has been evident as manufacturing sector has gone up by 8.6% and its investments surged by 244% in 2017.
“The Philippines is a very important market for Daikin and has a big room for further expansion. [We] will continue and strengthen our action to expand business in the Philippines,” Mineno’s letter concluded
by admin | Mar 16, 2018 | DTI Updates, Headlines
DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and DICT Secretary Eliseo M. Rio Jr sign a Memorandum of Agreement for free internet access and Tech4Ed in Negosyo Centers. Also in attendance were (from L to R): Tech4ED Assistant Project Manager Engr. Amelia S. Dean; DICT Assistant Secretary Alan A. Silor; DTI Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya; DICT Undersecretary Monchito B. Ibrahim; DTI Undersecretary Rowel S. Barba; and DTI Assistant Regional Director Dorecita T. Delima.
Makati – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Eliseo M. Rio Jr signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 15 March 2018 to provide free wi-fi and learning modules to DTI’s Negosyo Centers.
Through the agreement, DICT will provide selected DTI Negosyo Centers with free internet access, ICT equipment, and access to its Tech4ED Project.
DICT’s PipolKonek Project gives free internet access to public places such as public schools, libraries, and local government units. To date, PipolKonek has already provided internet access to 44 out of the current 805 Negosyo Centers.
Negosyo Centers will also carry DICT’s Tech4ED Project, a platform that offers digital literacy and other skills training; an eMarketplace; and a one-stop-shop for government applications, among others.
The two agencies see digital literacy as a potential catalyst for the growth of MSMEs. Tech4ED offers “ICT for Entrepreneurs”—where micro entrepreneurs are trained to create their own website and use the internet to increase their market reach.
“This convergence of the DICT and DTI will arm the entrepreneurs, especially in the regions, with the tools they need to develop and innovate on their products and conduct their business online. Connectivity and digital literacy are the future-proof ways to help those at the bottom of the pyramid,” said Secretary Lopez.
Further plans include merging existing Tech4ED Centers and Negosyo Centers since some of them are housed in the same local government units. The DICT is also open to host DTI’s educational materials in the Tech4ED platform.
“The DICT’s main objective is to facilitate connectivity. We are thus counting on our partner agencies like the DTI to provide tools and content that will benefit the public,” said Secretary Rio
by admin | Mar 15, 2018 | Headlines
(L-R: ADC Ofelia Usigan, CMDF-CACD; Exec. Dir. Rene Fajardo, CMDF; President Florigo Varona, ESCA Knowledge Academy; and Head of Business Development Anthony Mariano, ESCA Knowledge Academy)
(L-R: Exec. Dir. Barry Paulino, PCA; Pres/CEO Ernesto de Castro, PhD, ESCA Incorporated; President Florigo Varona, ESCA Knowledge Academy; and Head of Business Development Anthony Mariano, ESCA Knowledge Academy)
The Construction Manpower Development Foundation recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 7 February 2018 with ESCA Knowledge Academy (Multi-disciplinary Institute of Technology Inc.), a recognized training provider of CMDF. The MOA aims to accelerate and expand training delivery of the Enhanced Construction Managers Training and Certification Program (ECOMTCP) by recognizing certificates issued by ESCA Knowledge Academy as completion of an elective module for ECOMTCP.
As a part of this MOA, CMDF recognized its first ECOMTCP elective through ESCA Knowledge Academy’s BIM 100: Digitizing the Built Environment which was conducted in partnership with the PCA Technical and Education Foundation on 23-24 February 2018 in the PCA Training room.
ESCA Knowledge Academy, a recognized training provider of CMDF, conducts trainings on Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM is one of the elective modules under ECOMTCP, it is a digital process encompassing geometrical dimensions, time management and scheduling, cost management and estimates, sustainability, and facility management. As the Philippines enters a new era of infrastructure boom, this technological advancement in the construction industry digitizes the process from pre-construction to maintenance which can improve productivity and efficiency, help contractors meet timelines and assist government in ensuring quality and transparency in projects.
Since BIM builds a structure virtually before physical construction, this allows stakeholders to work in a collaborative digital environment where changes will be less costly and less time consuming. The partnership demonstrates the government’s drive for technological advancement in the field of construction for a globally competitive Philippines.
by admin | Mar 15, 2018 | Headlines, Negosyo Center Updates
The Department of Trade and Industry Region 7 conducted the Small Business Counselors Course 101 (Diagnosing an Enterprise) for its 30 new negosyo center business counselors last March 5-9, 2018 at MJ Hotel and Suites, Cebu City.
The Association of Development Facilitation and Enterprise Counselors (ADFEC Inc.) facilitated the training through discussions and simulation exercises to equip participants with the basic knowledge on counselling MSMEs in their area.
In this course, the business counselors were taught the basic concepts on understanding the nature of an enterprise and how it operates in a business environment.
In pursuit of improving public service, the Department of Trade and Industry regional office 7 continues to develop the capabilities of its personnel by training them to become more efficient and effective in the delivery of their tasks.
Negosyo Centers are places where people can register business names and where the DTI can offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs as well as help existing ones to link their products to potential markets, among others. The centers aim to increase the number of registered businesses in a city or town where it is located
