SAN JOSE, Antique July 14 (PIA) - - The Department of Trade and Industry encouraged the youth to become responsible consumers because like their parents they too could decide on what to buy or consume.
“The youth can greatly influence the buying decisions in their respective households,” said Engr. Lynna Joy Cardinal, Trade and Industry Development Specialist of DTI Antique.
“Thus, they must be aware of their rights and responsibilities for them to be able to make sound choices and ensure fair deals”, she said.
To help empower the youth, DTI Antique conducted the Consumer Awareness Advocacy in Schools both public and private high schools in the province. The information provided is geared towards the empowerment of the youth into becoming responsible consumers.
During the symposium Cardinal emphasized that students should be critically aware of the goods and supplies they bought. They are encouraged to be more alert and questioning if in doubt of the quality and quantity of the goods.
Among the topics discussed were on the claim of warranty on defective appliance, identification of authentic distinguishing marks on mandatory products, presence of imitations or fake items in the market, labeling requirements on food and other products, and how to handle consumer complaints.
DTI recently conducted the symposium at Barbaza National School in Barbaza and Dao Catholic High School in Tobias, Fornier, Antique. (DTI/JCM/PSM/PIA6Antique)
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