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Product Liability in the Philippines: Who Is Responsible for Defective Goods
Product liability in the Philippines holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for defective goods under the Consumer Act and the Civil Code.
Nutrition and Health Claims on Philippine Food Labels: What the Law Allows
Nutrition and health claims on Philippine food labels are governed by the FDA under RA 9711, the Food Safety Act of 2013, and the Consumer Act.
DTI Consumer Complaint in the Philippines: How to File and What Happens Next
File a DTI consumer complaint in the Philippines the right way: where to go, what to prepare, and how the Consumer Act protects you from unsafe or unfair sellers.
Price Tag Requirements in the Philippines: What Retailers Must Display
Price tag requirements in the Philippines come from the Consumer Act, which defines price tags and bars deceptive pricing and labeling in retail sales.
Franchise Advertising in the Philippines: Legal Limits Under the Consumer Act
Franchise advertising in the Philippines is governed by the Consumer Act, which bans deceptive and unfair sales acts and regulates how offers are promoted.
Advertising Rules in the Philippines: Prohibited Claims and Standards
Advertising rules in the Philippines bar deceptive and unfair claims under the Consumer Act and the Internet Transactions Act of 2023. Here is how they work.
Online Consumer Protection in the Philippines: Rules Under the Internet Transactions Act
Online consumer protection in the Philippines is governed by the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 and the Consumer Act, covering refunds, liability, and complaints.
Product Standards Certification in the Philippines: A Compliance Guide
Learn how product standards certification in the Philippines works under the Consumer Act and Republic Act No. 4109, from inspection to certification.
Product Warranty Rights in the Philippines: Consumer Act Guarantees
Know your product warranty rights in the Philippines under the Consumer Act — what sellers must do when goods are defective, and how to claim remedies.
Influencer Marketing Rules in the Philippines: Disclosure and Consumer Law
Influencer marketing rules in the Philippines require clear disclosure of paid promotions under the Consumer Act and the Internet Transactions Act of 2023.
AI Liability in the Philippines: Who Is Liable When AI Causes Harm?
AI liability in the Philippines follows existing Civil Code and Consumer Act rules: fault, negligence, or contract breach must be traced to a person, not the AI.
Distance Selling Rights in the Philippines: What Online Buyers Can Do
Distance selling rights in the Philippines cover online orders under the Internet Transactions Act and the Consumer Act. Know your refund and replacement options.
Franchise Disclosure Requirements in the Philippines: What to Know Before DTI Registration
Understand franchise disclosure requirements in the Philippines before DTI registration, including the rules that protect franchisees under the Consumer Act.
Agricultural Product Standards in the Philippines: Who Sets and Enforces Them
Agricultural product standards in the Philippines are set and enforced by the DA, DOH and LGUs under the Food Safety Act of 2013 and the Consumer Act.
Franchisee Rights in the Philippines: What the Law and Contract Protect
Understand franchisee rights in the Philippines — how the Consumer Act, IP Code, and your franchise agreement protect you, and what to check before signing.
Food Labeling Rules in the Philippines: FDA Requirements and Health Claims
Food labeling rules in the Philippines are governed by the FDA Act of 2009, the Food Safety Act of 2013, and the Consumer Act. Learn what labels must show.
Product Registration for Imported Goods in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Learn how product registration for imported goods in the Philippines works under the Consumer Act and the FDA Act, and what importers must do before selling.
Lemon Law or Consumer Act: Choosing the Right Remedy for Defective Vehicles in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies that buyers of defective brand-new vehicles may choose between the Lemon Law and the Consumer Act.
Product Imperfection Liability: How Consumers Can Demand Replacement Under the Consumer Act
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when defective products must be replaced under the Consumer Act and who bears liability.
Defective Vehicle Refund and Manufacturer Liability Under the Consumer Act
Supreme Court ruling clarifies consumer refund rights for defective vehicles and manufacturer liability under RA 7394, with administrative fines reinstated.
Consumer Refunds for Defective Products in the Philippines: What the Law Says
Learn when you can demand a refund or replacement for defective products under the Consumer Act and the Mazda v. Caruncho ruling.
Unmasking Deceptive Sales Tactics: Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Protection in Aowa Case
The Supreme Court affirms DTI's closure order against Aowa for deceptive sales schemes, strengthening consumer protection under the Consumer Act.
Hidden Defects and Time Limits: Understanding Warranty Claims in the Philippines
Learn the prescriptive periods for implied warranty claims in the Philippines, from the Civil Code and Consumer Act, explained simply.