DTI: STOP UKAY UKAY TRADE BY PLUGGING POINT OF ENTRY By Jessica B Natad (The Freeman) Updated April 24, 2010 12:00 AM
CEBU, Philippines - Apprehending ukay-ukay or used clothing retailers is like barking on the wrong tree, this according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 7 Director Aster Caberte adding that solving the problem has to start from the point of entry.
“The purpose of allowing used clothing to enter the country is different. It is supposedly for aid (or clothing assistance.) As to why they were able to enter the country in volume, (thus are traded,) I can’t speak for the Bureau of Customs,” she said in an interview with The Freeman.
Caberte said the massive entry of used clothing is not an obligation of the DTI. The agency is however, disturbed by the issue, as this has already affected the local garment industry.
“(To solve this problem,) it has to start from the point of entry,” Caberte said.
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