PHILIPPINE BUSINESSES are set to participate in the ASEAN Online Sale Day (AOSD), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
The DTI said in a statement on Monday that as of July 27, some 54 businesses are expected to join the event, which is scheduled for Aug. 8-22. The e-commerce event is intended to promote cross-border trade and economic collaboration within Southeast Asia.
The AOSD, started in 2020, is expected to boost economic ties in the region, increase consumer trust in e-commerce, and provide opportunities for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises.
According to the DTI, the Philippines has fielded the highest number of participating businesses in the AOSD since 2020. Last year, 120 e-commerce businesses from the Philippines participated in the event.
The DTI said that a consumer complaint mechanism will be available to mediate any complaints arising from transactions completed during the event.
An onsite edition of the event will take place in Semarang, Indonesia between Aug. 19 and 22. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave