October was declared Consumer Welfare Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 1098 signed on Sept. 26, 1997, by then President Fidel V. Ramos. According to the proclamation, there is a need to focus national attention on the role consumers play in the vitality of the economy. ADVERTISEMENTThe Department of Trade and Industry is among the lead agencies in charge of the celebration. —Marielle Medina, Inquirer ResearchRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 30, 2018 21:00 UTC