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Implementing Agencies

Explore the national agencies implementing the Price Act to ensure your consumer rights and essential needs are actively protected.

Implementing Government Agencies Responsible for Monitoring Prices of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities under Republic Act No. 7581. Agencies include the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

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Consumer Welfare and Protection Desk

Consumer Complaints Category

No.Category (Concerns)Agency
1Consumer Product and Service Warranties (Repair, Replacement, Refund)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
2OR/CR and License Plate and License NumbersLand Transportation Office (LTO)
Consumer Product Quality and Safety
3Agri-FisheryDepartment of Agriculture (DA)
4Food, Drugs (Medicines), Cosmetics, Medical Devices and SubstancesDepartment of Health - Food and Drugs Administration (DOH-FDA)
5LPG (Fuel)Department of Energy (DOE)
6LPG (Container and Accessories)Department of Trade and Industry - FTEB (DTI-FTEB)
7Other Consumer GoodsDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Bank Related Concerns
8Deposit InsurancePhilippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC)
Sales PromoDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
'No Annual Fee For Life' PromoBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Loans, Reversal on Credit Cards, ATM, Online Banking, Pawnshops, Non-bank Financial Institutions
Telecommunication and Internet Concerns
9Deceptive, Unfair and Unconscionable Sales Acts/PracticesDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Poor Service (Technical and Customer Services), Billing Problems, Fair Use Policy, Denial of Subscription Plan Application, and Text Spams and ScamsNational Telecommunications Commission
10No Return, No Exchange PolicyDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Tourism Enterprises Concerns (Hotels, Resorts, Accommodations, Travel and Tour Agencies, etc.)
11Deceptive, Unfair and Unconscionable Sales Acts/PracticesDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
OthersDepartment of Tourism
Sales Promotions
12Food, Drugs (Medicines), Cosmetics, Medical Devices and SubstancesDepartment of Health - Food and Drugs Administration (DOH-FDA)
Deceptive, Unfair and Unconscionable Acts/PracticesDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Other Consumer Goods
13Gift Check, Gift Card/Certificate, Voucher, Coupons, etc. (Expiration)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
14Mode of Payment Options (Installment, Cash, etc.)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Pricing (Suggested Retail Prices)
15Agricultural, Crops, Fish and Other Marine Products, Fresh Meat, Dairy Products, Fertilizers, Farm Inputs, Pet/Veterinary Food and DrugsDepartment of Agriculture (DA)
Food, Drugs (Medicines), Cosmetics, Medical Devices and SubstancesDepartment of Health (DOH)
Wood and Other Timber/-forest ProductsDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Prices of Petroleum, Kerosene and LPGDepartment of Energy (DOE)
All Other Basic Necessities and Prime CommoditiesDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
16Senior Citizen DiscountOffice of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
17Persons With Disability DiscountPersons With Disability Affairs Office
No.Category (Concerns)Agency
Weights and Measures of Consumer Products
18CalibrationLocal Government Unit (LGU)
Misrepresentations (Others)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
19Inconsistent Price TagDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
20No/Invalid Product Certification Mark (ICC and PS)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Business Name Registration
Labelling and Fair Packaging (Expiry Date, Nutrition Facts)
21Food, Drugs (Medicines), Cosmetics, Medical Devices and SubstancesDepartment of Health - Food and Drugs Administration (DOH-FDA)
Other Consumer GoodsDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
22Breach of Franchise AgreementLocal Courts
23Quality and Safety of Food in Restaurants, Eateries, and The LikeLocal Government Unit (LGU)
24Business PermitLocal Government Unit (LGU)
25Solid Waste Management, SegregationLocal Government Unit (LGU)
26Issues on Bills and CoinsBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
27Giving Incorrect/Insufficient/No ChangeDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
28No Official Receipts/Sales InvoiceBureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
29Fake/Selling of TIN Identification CardsBureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
30Water Utility ServicesNational Water Resources Board (NWRB)
31Electric/Power ServicesEnergy Regulatory Commission (ERC)
32Airline Tickets, Flight Schedules, Misleading Promos, Concerns with Local and International AirlinesCivil Aeronautics Board (CAB)
33Fares for Sea Passenger VesselMaritime Industry Authority of the Philippines (MARINA)
Counterfeit Consumer Products
34Deceptive, Unfair and Unconscionable Acts/PracticesDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Brand Complaints Against ManufacturerIntellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
35Lending and Financing Companies (In-house Financing)Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Registration of Corporation
36InvestmentsSecurity and Exchange Commission (SEC)
37Chain Distribution Plans or Pyramid Sales SchemesSecurity and Exchange Commission (SEC)
38Health Maintenance Organization, Insurance, VULInsurance Commission (IC)
39Customs Concerns (Imports and Exports)Bureau of Customs
40Gambling (Illegal Gambling, Gaming Operations)Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
Online Raffle
41Food, Drugs (Medicines), Cosmetics, Medical Devices and SubstancesDepartment of Health - Food and Drugs Administration (DOH-FDA)
Other Consumer GoodsDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)