00:00 The Department of Trade and Industry seized over 1,500 illegal firecrackers in Bukawe, Bulacan.
00:07 The agency explains although the manufacturers were licensed, there's no proof or PS mark in confiscated products indicating it passed the inspection of DTI.
00:18 Four out of 33 establishments received a violation notice.
00:22 The thorough inspection of the agency will continue until New Year.
00:26 The manufacturers on the production of these illegal products will face a P300,000 fine while sellers will be slapped with a P20,000 fine per violation.
00:37 Our tips for DTI.
00:39 First, the consumer must buy from a store that has a PNP license or permit.
00:47 This PNP license or permit is passed together with a business permit.
00:52 Second, the firecracker or light in the box must be checked if there is a PS mark.
01:01 It's like a round logo with the manufacturer's license number.
01:08 Third, to make sure that you really have a PS mark, they will countercheck the model they will buy on the DTI website.
01:21 Because every manufacturer that has a license has a specific model that they can manufacture and sell here in the market.
