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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday defended its proposal to require certification for solar panel systems, saying the measure was needed to protect consumers from substandard products.
This is particularly crucial as more Filipinos turn to renewable energy to lower electricity costs, the DTI added.
“The proposed mandatory product certification also aims to prevent the Philippines from becoming a dumping ground for substandard solar products rejected by other countries,” it said in a statement posted on social media.
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