CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Sept.21 (PIA) -- Digital contests and webinars take center stage for the celebration of Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) in Central Luzon this October.

Anchored on the theme "Sustainable Consumer is the New Normal", Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will lead the activities that pushes for a wider advocacy in disseminating appropriate and useful information for consumers and the general public on matters that affect them.

"The celebration also aims to foster better dialogue and collaboration between and among consumers, businessmen and the government and other stakeholders," DTI Regional Director Judith Angeles said.

Digital contests include animated short film and eComics that seek to harness the creativity and artistry of students.

Moreover, the DTI regional and provincial offices will be holding webinars focused on topics such as Suggested Retail Prices, Consumer Complaints Handling, Data Privacy and Security in Cyberspace and Consumer Redress Mechanisms.

There will also be awarding of DTI Certified Establishments or Bagwis Awards to recognize establishments faithfully following consumer laws and supporting consumer rights.

"We will still continue to hold Diskwento Caravans in all Central Luzon provinces during CWM to provide affordable basic needs and prime commodities to buyers. To foster dialogue and collaboration among consumer welfare stakeholders, DTI is also set to hold a Consumer E-congress to gather these stakeholders online to discuss the new normal for consumers," Angeles furthered.

CWM is an annual celebration by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1098 signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on July 15, 1992. (CLJD-PIA 3)