Facing mounting public backlash and appeals from online entrepreneurs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to defer the mandatory registration for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark and extend its voluntary phase until December 31, 2025.
The DTI’s action follows reports of vape products allegedly containing synthetic cannabinoids — chemicals that mimic cannabis — recently found in “Tuklaw” cigarettes identified by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Over 3,000 products — including electric kettles, fans, pressure cookers, rice cookers, multi-cookers, induction cookers, and blenders — were confiscated after DTI’s online monitoring teams flagged suspicious listings.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set Sept. 30 as the deadline for online merchants, e-retailers, e-marketplaces, and digital platforms to register for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark (Trustmark), a digital badge aimed at strengthening consumer confidence in online transactions.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) are intensifying efforts against the sale of prohibited products on online marketplaces and social media platforms.
Philippine exports continued their upward trajectory in July, climbing 17.3% year-on-year to $ 7.34 billion, fueled largely by the strong performance of the electronics sector, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its E-Commerce Bureau (ECB), has awarded the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark to First Circle, making it the first SME financing company to receive this government-issued digital badge.
At the same time, the DTI issued a public advisory warning against the sale of counterfeit “Black Ultra” vape products, which it said are unauthorized, uncertified, and not connected to any legitimate manufacturer.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Board of Investments (BOI), has approved the registration of Asian Hospital Inc.’s (AHI) CyberKnife Radiotherapy Service — the country’s first facility to offer an advanced, AI-driven cancer treatment technology.
The E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark is a digital badge issued to online businesses that comply with fair e-commerce practices, consumer protection rules and applicable standards pursuant to the Internet Transactions Act of 2023.
