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.
According to Sen. Bam Aquino, the Internet Transactions Act defines the Trustmark as a voluntary program that sellers may choose to obtain to boost consumer confidence, not a mandatory one.
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.
