Topic 4 - Consumer Organizations and Groups

Question 1

a group of individuals who organize themselves for a common cause of promoting the welfare and protecting the
rights of consumers

Answer 1

Consumer Organization

Question 2

Classification of COs

Answer 2

1. Enlisted CO – voluntarily enlisted in the DTI Register of COs
2. Recognized CO – have met all the qualification set by DTI

Question 3

voluntarily enlisted in the DTI Register of COs

Answer 3

Enlisted CO

Question 4

have met all the qualification set by DTI

Answer 4

Recognized CO

Question 5

Two Categories of COs

Answer 5

1. National CO – programs, activities and affairs affect the consumers across the country; with at least 30 members
2. Local CO – programs, activities and affairs affect the consumers of a city municipality, province or region where it is
   based; with at least 5 members; does not require SEC registration

Question 6

programs, activities and affairs affect the consumers across the country; with at least 30 members

Answer 6

National CO

Question 7

programs, activities and affairs affect the consumers of a city municipality, province or region where it is based; with at least 5 members; does not require SEC registration

Answer 7

Local CO

Question 8

Consumer Groups:
Why are they valuable?

Answer 8

• Large groups face relatively high costs
  when attempting to organize for
  collective action, while small groups
  will find it easier to do so.
• The need for a strong and active
  consumer rights movement
• Lack of influential activist to champion
  consumer protection and welfare