IN BRIEF

PAO reminds traders to abide by retail law

THE Public Attorney’s Office (PA0) warns commercial establishments against misleading the buying public on the retail price of consumer goods as set by Republic Act 10909

During its weekly #PALA program, PAO chief Persida Acosta reminded business owners to put a price tag on anything that is being bought and sold.

A price tag is any device written, printed, affixed or attached to an article for sale, or displayed in a consumer retail or service establishment to indicate its retail price.

“If a business operator fails to do so, he or she may face the corresponding penalties, suspension or revocation of the permit to operate,” she said. Rio N. Araja

Manila gov’t launches

Cultural Fashion Show

THE city of Manila on Friday launched Rampa Manila fashion show with a press conference at the iconic Bulwagang Rodriguez, Manila City Hall. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-

Pangan unveiled details of the upcoming Rampa Manila fashion extravaganza, celebrating Manila’s founding anniversary and showcasing the best of Philippine fashion.

Creations by renowned designers Albert Andrada, Michael Leyva, Marlon Tuazon, Puey Quinones, and Jo Rubio will be featured at the fashion show.

The event will highlight the city’s vibrant fashion industry and rich cultural heritage, with a focus on Filipino artistry and craftsmanship, the mayor said.

Jinggoy cites relevance of seafarers’ measure

PASSAGE of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers has become timely and relevant in light of the near banning of Filipino seamen by European Union-flagged vessels, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said on Friday.

Estrada said the measure will ensure the clear and coordinated fulfillment of mandates of the concerned government agencies.

This will also improve the services given by the government to Filipino seafarers and facilitate the proper implementation of the proposed law, Estrada said.

Estrada, chairman of of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resource Development suggested that the passage of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers was long overdue. Macon Ramos-Araneta