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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
DTI releases price guide for school supplies ahead of S.Y. 2025
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday released the price guide for school supplies in time for the upcoming school year opening in June. The department said prices of some items have been reduced to provide affordable options for parents and students. 'This 2025 price guide covers 195 stock keeping units (SKUs) across 12 product categories. Notably, 29 items have seen decreased prices compared to the previous year, with reductions ranging from PHP 1.00 to PHP 10.00,' the DTI said in a statement. The prices for four SKUs of notebook were cut between P5.00 to P10.00; for 24 SKUs of pad paper, prices have been slashed between P1.00 to P6.00; and a piece of pencil is now cheaper by P5.00. Hence, notebooks are priced from P15.00 to P52.00, pad paper ranges from P15.00 to P48.75, and pencils cost P11.00 to P24.00. Meanwhile, the price of SKUs for ballpens, erasers, and sharpeners remain unchanged. Pens are available from P3.00 to P33.00, sharpeners are priced at P15.00 to P69.00, and erasers remain priced at P4.50 to P20.00. Other school supplies like crayons, in various box sizes, range between P12.00 to P114.00. Rulers can be bought at P16.00 to P39.00. The DTI reminds the public to be careful when purchasing school supplies. Consumers must check the product labels, the number of leaves in notebooks and pad papers, among others. 'Every peso counts for Filipino families, especially during back-to-school season. This price guide is a promise that under this administration, no learner is left behind. We want every child, regardless of background, to step into the classroom with pride and readiness, and every parent to feel that the government is walking alongside them,' said Secretary Cristina Roque. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: New lottery operator
Here's your daily news update for Wednesday, 28 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have announced the appointment of a new lottery operator. Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave with full pay. Furthermore, the Hawks confirmed this afternoon that they are investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud after a judge ordered in April that a copy of his order be forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for investigation and possible prosecution for not complying with the Companies Act. Weather tomorrow: 29 May 2025 Damaging winds and waves are expected between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas in Western Cape, otherwise the day will usher in mostly fine and cool weather across the country. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Big change to Lotto operations: Will tickets be on sale next week? The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have announced the appointment of a new lottery operator. Minister Parks Tau confirmed that he had received a report from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) confirming an agreement with their preferred bidder. Picture: iStock The report on the concluded negotiations was received on Monday, but lottery players are still in the dark as to whether they can panda, pusha, playa next week. CONTINUE READING: Big change to Lotto operations: Will tickets be on sale next week? Six year old's family attempts to withdraw sexual assault case against Limpopo radio DJ The family of a six-year-old girl in Limpopo is attempting to withdraw a sexual assault case against a Limpopo radio DJ despite legal procedures preventing such action. A 34-year-old radio personality from Vhembe District was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor who is also a relative. Minor sexual assault. Image used for illustration. Picture: iStock The DJ, who works at a radio station based in Thohoyandou, appeared before the Waterval Magistrate's Court on Tuesday for a bail application, where family members made their withdrawal request known to authorities. CONTINUE READING: Six year old's family attempts to withdraw sexual assault case against Limpopo radio DJ RAF CEO placed on special leave with full pay, as MPs grill fund The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave with full pay. This was confirmed during a Standing Committee on Public Accounts meeting in parliament on Wednesday. According to RAF board member Lekau Nyama, this is due to precautionary measures. RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo. Picture: RAF/X He has been implicated in alleged financial mismanagement and corruption. CONTINUE READING: RAF CEO placed on special leave with full pay, as MPs grill fund 'I looked for Joshlin when I was mourning my own daughter,' community member tells court The conviction of Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, along with her co-accused, Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, may never fill the void left by the disappearance of the little girl, as they continue to seek answers from her mother. The three returned to the Western Cape High Court in Saldanha on Wednesday, where victim impact statements were read out. Joshlin Smith. Picture: Supplied On 2 May, Judge Nathan Erasmus found the three guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. CONTINUE READING: 'I looked for Joshlin when I was mourning my own daughter,' community member tells court Hawks investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud with Tammy Taylor franchises The Hawks confirmed this afternoon that they are investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud after a judge ordered in April that a copy of his order be forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for investigation and possible prosecution for not complying with the Companies Act. Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, spokesperson for the Hawks, confirmed that the Hawks are investigating the matter after a case was opened at the Sandton police station. Peet and Melany Viljoen. Picture: Instagram/peetviljoen_ttn Judge Joseph Raulinga made the order after a prospective Tammy Taylor franchisee, Lebohang Hlathuka, sued Tammy Taylor Global Franchising as well as both the Real Housewives of Pretoria star and her husband to get back the R600 000 she paid for a Tammy Taylor franchise. CONTINUE READING: Hawks investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud with Tammy Taylor franchises Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: RIP Presley Chweneyagae | Police hunt Olorato's suspected killer | Ramaphosa QA
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
PH promoting MSME products in ASEAN — DTI chief
KUALA LUMPUR — Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque said the Philippines would promote the products of micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSMEs) in the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. ''We're really very aggressive on everything that the President tells us. Go digital, go AI, make sure that the MSMEs are really well taken care of. Make sure that we're able to really push the products of the MSMEs as well as the products of the entire country,'' Roque said in an interview on Tuesday. The Department of Trade and Industry remains committed to aggressively advocating for the President's priorities, particularly the call for a digital economy in the region, according to Roque. Roque said President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has been holding bilateral meetings with fellow ASEAN leaders, which serve as an opportunity for the Philippines to strengthen relations with other member states. So far, Marcos has bilateral meetings with Lao PDR, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia. During the Summit, Marcos also pushed for the urgency of the adoption of the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea and the non-retaliatory measures on the United States' tariffs. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Eastern Samar gov appeals for transport subsidies amid San Juanico Bridge repair
Citing price increases, Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone on Sunday appealed to the national government to subsidize the cost of transporting consumer goods to his province amid the current load limit on the San Juanico Bridge. During an interview on Super Radyo dzBB, Evardone made the appeal to avoid an increase in the cost of goods coming to Eastern Samar. 'Ang panukala ko, pumasok na ang national government. I-subsidize 'yung mga cost ng transportation ng goods para hindi tumaas,' Evardone said. ''Yung ikakargang mga produkto at supply sa mga RoRo, sagutin dapat ng national government [ang transportation cost] para hindi tumaas ang presyo [ng mga produkto],' he added. (The national government should intervene and subsidize the cost of transportation of goods to avoid an increase in prices. The national government should shoulder the transportation cost of products and supplies delivered via roll-on/roll-off cargo ships.) The three-ton load limit on the San Juanico Bridge was implemented after a recent assessment raised concerns on the structural integrity of the 52-year old 2.164-kilometer long structure that connects the islands of Samar and Leyte. Evardone said the Department of Trade and Industry assessed that prices in the area are still normal. However, the governor said that it might not be the case come the next inventory. He added the supply of petroleum products is also affected by the situation. 'May mga bumibiyahe [nagdadala ng mga supply at produkto] mula Tacloban papuntang Catbalogan at Calbayog ports. Ang problema sa Eastern Samar, ang layo sa amin ng Calbayog, mga seven to eight hours, at Catbalogan, mga four to five hours, so additional cost din talaga 'yan,' Evardone said. (There are products being transported from Tacloban to the ports of Catbalogan and Calbayabog. However, it is far away from Eastern Samar. Calbayog takes about seven to eight hours, while Catbalogan takes about four to five hours, so there are additional costs.) 'Ang pinangangambahan namin, dahil paubos na ang old stock ng consumer products, 'yung mga darating na bago, siguradong magtataas ang presyo niyan kung hindi maaagapan nang intervention ng national government,' he added. (We're worried about the price increase of the incoming supplies since the old stocks of consumer products have almost been consumed. It will become costly if the national government does not intervene.) Evardone also suggested that RoRos should go straight to Eastern Samar since it also has ports in the municipalities of Borongan and Guiuan. Earlier this week, the Province of Samar was placed under a state of emergency. Meanwhile, the Office of Civil Defense Eastern Visayas and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council are on blue alert following the enforcement of the vehicle weight limit. —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-05-2025
- GMA Network
P9M worth of unregistered vape products seized in Bulacan — CIDG
A total of 26,000 pieces of unregistered vape products worth P9.1 million were seized in an operation in Marilao, Bulacan on Tuesday, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Thursday. In a statement, the CIDG said a suspect identified as Chinese national 'Ping' was arrested after he was caught selling the items with the brand 'Eutral' without permits from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The suspect is facing a complaint before the National Prosecution Service for the violation of the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation, according to the CIDG. CIDG chief Police Major General Nicolas Torre III said the government protects and promotes the people's right to health as it regulates vape products. 'With this confiscation in huge quantities, we significantly protect the citizens from any potential health hazards that may occur from these unregistered vape products; and we arrested the alleged seller of these illicit items,' he said. 'Rest assured that your CIDG is unyielding on its fight against all forms of criminalities and violations of laws, and steadfast in implementing the laws to everyone, local or foreign national,' he added. Meanwhile, Torre called on the public to report the trade of illegal products in their areas. — Joviland Rita/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
