DTI,LGU Tagum sign MOA on Timbangan ng Bayan

The Department of Trade and Industry – Davao del Norte Provincial Office represented by its Officer in Charge Romeo L. Castañaga and the city government of Tagum represented by Mayor Allan L. Rellon signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the Timbangan ng Bayan project during the city’s convocation ceremony on March 2, 2015. DTI Davao Del Norte Officer In Charge Romeo L. Castañaga (first row, 2nd from right) and Mayor Allan L. Rellon  (first row, 3rd from right) inked memorandum of agreement governing the Timbangan ng Bayan Project for the city. Mr. Castañaga stated that the memorandum of agreement contains the terms by which the Department of Trade and Industry through its Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulation Division entrusted a total of 8 customized and pre-calibrated weighing scales to the local government unit of Tagum City. The Timbangan ng Bayan program is an initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry to further champion consumer welfare. Under this, the agency in cooperation with local government units will install weighing scales in public markets around the country to give consumers the chance to verify the correctness of the weight of the merchandise they have purchased. DTI Davao del Norte has allocated a total of 32 Timbangan ng Bayan to 11 cities and municipalities in the province. These weighing scales which come in specially-designed secure steel cages are/will be strategically installed in conspicuous places in various public markets all over the province. The Timbangan ng Bayan comes in specially designed secure steel cages and shall be installed in conspicuous places in the city's public markets. DTI continues to encourage consumers to be vigilant and report any violations on consumer rights to their office or to their local government units.

In Tagum City, complaints may be filed through the DTI Davao del Norte Provincial Office located at Capitol Compound, Mankilam, Tagum City with telephone numbers (084) 216-3505 or (084) 216-2309. You may also directly refer your complaints for the Timbangan ng Bayan to the City Economic Enterprise during weekdays or to the Safety Management Officer on duty during weekends and holidays.