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Love Local: Preference for Local Sources in Government Procurement (IRR of the Tatak Pinoy Act)

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AT A GLANCE:

The IRR of the Tatak Pinoy Act outlines guidelines for determining Filipino-made products and services. It also establishes penalties for businesses that misrepresent their products as Filipino-made. The process includes stakeholder inputs, education efforts by the DTI, and aims to support local businesses, protect consumers, and strengthen the Philippine economy.


 

The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Tatak Pinoy Act is important because it makes sure the law works the way it’s meant to, benefiting both businesses and consumers and with the hope of positioning the Philippines in the global value chain. It lays out a clear set of guidelines, such as how to determine which products are truly Filipino-made and eligible for the Tatak Pinoy label. These rules focus on things like where the product is made, the materials used, and how much of the business is Filipino-owned. It also provides guidelines for how businesses should use the Tatak Pinoy logo, ensuring they don’t mislead consumers. It also offers incentives, like tax breaks or grants, for Filipino-owned businesses to help them grow. The IRR also sets out the penalties for businesses that wrongly claim their products and / or services are Filipino-made when they don’t meet the standards.

 

The process of creating and enforcing the IRR involves getting input from different groups, such as business owners, industry experts, and consumers. To help businesses understand and follow the rules, the DTI and other agencies spread the word through seminars, workshops, and campaigns.

 

The IRR of the Tatak Pinoy Act is a vital set of rules that helps ensure the law’s success. It provides clear instructions on how to label and promote Filipino-made goods, protecting consumers and supporting local businesses. While enforcing these rules may be challenging, the IRR will help foster national pride and strengthen the Philippine economy in the long run.

 

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