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INTRODUCTION
Situation Analysis
promotive, facilitative, and regulatory arm of the Philippine Government with the
country's trade, industry, and investment activities. With its vision to be more inclusive
and prosperous Philippines with employment and income opportunities for all and its
mission to be the main economic catalyst that enables innovative, competitive, job
innovative industry and services sector that contribute to inclusive growth and
Industry (DTI) in the Philippines. It also initiates programs to ensure efficient delivery of
plans, and projects that can benefit MSMEs and also handles implementation of Fair
distribution, wholesaling and others. These businesses are monitored and checked
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intensively by DTI-Region 1 Regional Enforcement and Monitoring Team. With its
mandate to empower and protect the consumers, they ensure that there will be no
substandard and uncertified products and items that are being sold in the market.
monitoring and enforcement activity in the whole Region to safeguard consumers from
these unsafe products. But, there are still businesses in the Region selling substandard
These uncertified and substandard products may cause danger and harm to the
consumers. There are seventy two (72) mandatory products identified by the Bureau of
Philippine Standards who develops, promotes and implements standards and related
programs nationwide. It also participates and represents the country in various standards-
related activities worldwide and an active member of the International Organization for
series of 2016 dated December 21, 2016, list of products under mandatory certification
are classified into three groups: a.) Electrical and electronic products, b.)
Mechanical/Building and Construction Materials and c.) Chemical and Other Consumer
Products.
substandard product means a product which fails to comply with an applicable consumer
product safety rule which creates a substantial risk of injury to the public. Also,
uncertified product means a product that do not bear proper markings on the product like
the PS (Philippine Standard) Mark and ICC (Import Commodity Clearance) Mark. These
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required labels or markings convey to the consumers that the products have passed the
safety and performance tests. In addition, the labels and markings will guide them in
distinguishing reliable and safe goods from uncertified ones, which could be inferior or
substandard.
are still selling substandard and uncertified products in the market that is the reason why
this action research was conducted. Furthermore, as a researcher and a member of the
substandard and uncertified products in the market despite of the intensive enforcement
and monitoring activity being conducted by DTI-Region 1 and its effects of using
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2. What are the effects of using substandard and uncertified products to the
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CHAPTER II
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
underlying reasons, opinions and motivations. It provides insights into the problem or
research is also used to uncover trends in thought and opinions and dive deeper into the
techniques. Some common methods include focus groups (group discussions), individual
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Data Gathering
The data collection of this action research usually involves direct interaction with
individuals on a one to one basis or direct interaction with individuals in a group setting.
Team, interviewed those business owners who were identified sellers of substandard and
uncertified products, observed the conduct of enforcement and monitoring activity and
selling substandard and uncertified products in the market despite of the intensive
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CHAPTER III
The following are the results and discussions done from the data.
under the BPS Product Certification Schemes, the following is the List of
specific product coverage and classified into three (3) groups namely:
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Lights/Lighting Chain, Fuseholder, Incandescent Lamp (Bulb), Lamp
Tape, Snap Switch and Knife Switch; 4.) Wires and Cables that includes
following products are included, namely: Black Iron (BI) and Galvanized
Iron (GI) Steel Pipes, Portland Cement, Blended Hydraulic Cement with
Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) pipes for portable water supply, PVC rigid
electrical conduit, PVC-U pipes for drain waste and vent, Rerolled steel
Substitute, Fireworks, Helmet and its Visor, Inner tube for pneumatic tire,
Lead-acid Storage Battery, Lighter, LPG cylinder for household use, LPG
cylinder repair, LPG cylinder requalification (c/o PAB), LPG cylinder for
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automotive, LPG system Code of Practice, Auto LPG/CNG retrofit
Pneumatic Tire, Safety Belt (seat belts) and Safety glass for automotive
application.
the consumers and in our society. Generally, it affects the life, property, health
injury to the public. Also, uncertified product means a product that do not bear
proper markings on the product like the PS (Philippine Standard) Mark and ICC
to the consumers that the products have passed the safety and performance tests.
In addition, the labels and markings will guide them in distinguishing reliable and
cables are vulnerable to electrical faults because they are weak and cannot
withstand the specified current capacity which original materials can withstand,
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and secondly they are less sensitive to fault which prolongs the stress of the fault
current thereby resulting to fire outbreak. Also, for wiring devices like Circuit
Breaker, Fuse, Plug, Socket-Outlet, Extension Cord, PVC Electrical Tape, Snap
Switch and Knife Switch, substandard and uncertified items like these may cause
electric shocks. Many cases of electric shocks were recorded because of using
substandard wiring devices. Always check the plug and socket for burn marks,
or it feels hot. Use plugs with the PS (Philippine Standard) mark or ICC (Import
Commodity Clearance) Mark for safety, they have live and neural pins with
insulating sleeves that allow the consumers to put them in and pull them out of
sockets safely. Further, always replace damaged cables and wires immediately.
Touching exposed live wires may give you an electric shock or you could even be
killed. For household appliances, like Electric Fan, Flat Iron, Blender, Microwave
Toaster, Electric Stove, Hot plate, Washing Machine, Air Conditioner and
Refrigerator over heating of the products is one of the effect of using substandard
products. This may result to the decrease of the life span of the appliances and it
and Galvanized Iron (GI) Steel Pipes, Portland Cement, Blended Hydraulic
Cement with pozzolan, Deformed Steel Bars, Equal-leg Angle Bars, Polybutylene
(PB) Pipes, Polyethylene (PE) Pipes for portable water supply, Unplasticized
Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) pipes for portable water supply, PVC rigid electrical
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conduit, PVC-U pipes for drain waste and vent, Rerolled steel bars, Sanitary
Wares, Low-carbon Steel Wires, Wire Nails (finishing), using substandard and
uncertified items like these has also effects to our safety and health. Specifically,
collapse of the building especially of not using the proper steel bars needed in the
construction. Also, using of substandard and uncertified products may cause low
quality of construction output because the required materials used are not in the
required standards and it could affect later on the life of the people.
For Chemical and other consumer products like Brake Fluid, Portable Fire
Agent - Halon Substitute, Fireworks, Helmet and its Visor, Inner tube for
pneumatic tire, Lead-acid Storage Battery, Lighter, LPG cylinder for household
use, LPG cylinder repair, LPG cylinder requalification (c/o PAB), LPG cylinder
for automotive, LPG system Code of Practice, Auto LPG/CNG retrofit systems,
Safety Belt (seat belts) and Safety glass for automotive application buying
substandard and uncertified products like these has great bad effect on your life
and safety. For health, it can cause many respiratory illnesses especially when the
chemicals inside these products explode. Consumers are able to acquire these
chemicals that results to some illnesses. For safety, it can cause accident and
worst death.
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As a rule, all products or services conducted by service provider on
must carry and display on the product itself all necessary product or service
carried by and displayed on the product itself, the product's packaging, labels,
identifying tags, or container, must bear and clearly display the required product-
National Standard and its implementing guidelines. All marks and markings shall
be clear and legible, and must not be misleading. Whichever applies, product
labels, identifying tags, or product packaging must clearly bear and show the
standard PS Quality and or PS Safety Mark and ICC Mark in the manner required
under DAO 1, Series of 1997 and DAO 5, Series of 2001, respectively, and their
product. In case of deformed steel bars, logos that are used shall be as registered
with and as approved by the Bureau of Philippine Standards. The importer shall
indicate the ICC number on the product, container or tag whichever is applicable
as determined by DTI/BPS.
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It aims to safeguard the interest of consumers and maintain fair trade. This will
on prescribe standards and fair trade laws. It ensures also that no substandard and
uncertified products are being sold in the market. However, many complaints are
government and private sector in the promotion of consumer welfare and develop
provide easier access to government programs, new laws and policies and will
Industry. The DTI Bagwis Program (formerly known as the DTI - Certified
aims to give due recognition to establishments that uphold the rights of consumers
and practice responsible business where consumers get value for money. It main
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entrepreneurs uphold fair and honest business practices through voluntary self-
regulation.; and for consumers to ensure that quality and safe goods, products,
Fair Trade Laws ( Price Act, Price Tag, Labelling and Standards Law) and all the
Commodity Clearance (ICC) marks for mandatory products and products sold
that are under the mandatory certification of the BPS are genuine/original.
education and information drives are intensified to widen its reach. It aims to
Advocacy and Education for them to broaden their knowledge on the correct and
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confiscated by the Team and destroyed to prevent these items to be used again.
Also, those establishments will pay necessary fines as per DAO 2, Series of 2007
states that the fines to be imposed are based on the nature of the offense and the
for a period not exceeding one year; ordering the respondent to recall, replace,
and/or ordering the respondent to reimburse the complainant the expenses and the
Team in Region 1, there are reason why these businesses are still selling
substandard and uncertified products in the market. First, the price of the
the retailers, of course, retailers wants to buy those cheaper ones to gain more
profit and increase its sales without knowing the effect of buying these
substandard and uncertified products. Consumers are the ones who are affected on
this problem.
(Philippine Standard) Mark and ICC (Import Commodity Clearance) Mark on the
proper markings that a product must bear with. Some business establishments do
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not attend on Consumer Education and Advocacy being conducted by the DTI-
Region 1 that results to the seller to buy from distributor substandard and
uncertified products.
the Enforcement Team left the business establishment, business owners will
decide to bring out those unconfiscated products and try to sell it again to the
public. This results why still there are substandard and uncertified products being
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CHAPTER IV
SUMMARY
distribution, wholesaling and others. These businesses are monitored and checked
1 selling substandard and uncertified products in the market despite of the intensive
substandard and uncertified products to the consumer being sold in the market in Region
monitoring activities being conducted by DTI-Region 1 they still sell substandard and
underlying reasons, opinions and motivations. It provides insights into the problem or
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research is also used to uncover trends in thought and opinions and dive deeper into the
Team, interviewed those business owners who were identified sellers of substandard and
uncertified products, observed the conduct of enforcement and monitoring activity and
selling substandard and uncertified products in the market despite of the intensive
FINDINGS
Certification Scheme and classified into three (3) groups namely: Electrical
2. There are many effects of using substandard and uncertified products in the
consumers and in our society. Generally, it affects the life, property, health
and safety of the consumers which causes fire, danger, electric shocks, low
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the DTI BAGWIS program. All these activities are being implemented by the
agency to ensure that consumers may get best value from their money.
still sell substandard and uncertified products. The price of the substandard
on the proper markings like PS (Philippine Standard) Mark and ICC (Import
RECOMMENDATIONS
Enforcement team should be divided into two groups. One group for Ilocos
Sur and Ilocos Norte and the other group is for La Union and Pangasinan.
Enforcers from Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte should enforce in La Union and
enforce the Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte area. This will prevent familiarity of
enforcers.
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2. The Regional Enforcement and Monitoring Team of DTI-Region 1 should
Region and coordinate with Philippine National Police (PNP) for some
intensive enforcement and monitoring activity. This will help them distinguish
aired in the television, radio, and other social media sites. This will strengthen
DTI. By doing this, these establishments that will be BAGWIS awardees will
be partner with the DTI because they uphold the rights of consumers and
practice responsible business where consumers get value for money. Also,
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