Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro ManilaEighth Congress
Republic Act No. 7394 April 13, 1992
THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled::
TITLE I. – GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Consumer Act of the Philippines."
Article 2. Declaration of Basic Policy. – It is the policy of the State to protect the interests of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry. Towards this end, the State shall implement measures to achieve the following objectives:
a) protection against hazards to health and safety;
b) protection against deceptive, unfair and unconscionable sales acts and practices;
c) provision of information and education to facilitate sound choice and the proper exercise of rights by the consumer;
d) provision of adequate rights and means of redress; and
e) involvement of consumer representatives in the formulation of social and economic policies.
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