Organized under the guidance of RMC-SOL Assistant Dean, Atty. Dante Calamba, PhD, this academic initiative serves as a community-based intervention, aiming to bridge the gap between legal theory and grassroots awareness, specifically addressing the challenges brought about by the digital economy and the ongoing energy crisis.
Addressing Modern Challenges
The forum provides a platform for resident-consumers, law students, and micro-entrepreneurs to navigate the risks and opportunities of the modern market. Key discussion topics include:
- Digital Finance: Safe use of electronic payment platforms and online marketplaces.
- Cybersecurity: Identifying and preventing online fraud and scams.
- Public Health: Combatting the proliferation of fake medicines and drugs.
- Economic Pressures: Understanding price hikes in petroleum, food, and basic commodities.
- Other relevant issues.
A Multi-Sectoral "Mini Talk Show"
A moderated mini talk show featuring a panel of experts from vital government agencies and the private sector highlighted the event. Each representative delivered a brief opening statement before engaging in a dynamic Q&A session. Invited participants include:
| Agency/Sector | Focus Area |
| Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) | Trade standards and consumer rights |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | Petroleum pricing and energy conservation |
| Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) | Digital financial literacy and e-payments |
| Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) | Regulation of food and pharmaceutical safety |
| Department of Agriculture (DA) | Food security and commodity pricing |
| Smart/PLDT | Connectivity and digital consumer safety |
Empowering the Community
"Our goal is to transform residents into 'maalamon' (wise) and 'mabinantayon' (vigilant)consumers," says the organizing committee. "By bringing together regulators and the community, we ensure that the people of Barangay Sto. Niño have the tools to seek redress and protect their interests in a fast-paced digital environment."
The forum emphasizes not only the rights of the consumer but also their responsibilities, fostering a more resilient local economy ("malambuon") through informed decision-making. pr
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Consumer Protection Class of 2026
School of Law, The Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc.
Davao City, Philippines