BUTUAN CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga is inviting residents to lace up their running shoes and bring their best dance moves as it launches Consumer Welfare Month 2026 with a free fun run and Zumba activity on October 1, 2026. The event, which carries the theme "Safe Products, Confident Consumers," is designed to promote health and wellness while raising public awareness of consumer rights in an energetic and inclusive way.
A Celebration of Health and Community
The kickoff activity is more than just a fitness event, it is a celebration of community spirit and collective well-being. Participants are encouraged to bring their family, friends, and colleagues for a morning filled with movement and music. The fun run and Zumba session aim to strengthen unity within the community while promoting an active lifestyle, reflecting the idea that informed and healthy consumers are better equipped to make sound choices. This aligns with the broader goals of Consumer Welfare Month, which is observed every October by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1098, series of 1997.
Promoting Consumer Rights Through Engagement
While the event is centered on fun and fitness, its deeper purpose is to increase public awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities. The 2026 theme, "Safe Products, Confident Consumers," underscores the importance of ensuring that goods in both digital and physical marketplaces meet safety, quality, and reliability standards. By bringing people together in a relaxed and engaging setting, the DTI hopes to make consumer education more accessible and memorable. The activity also serves as a platform to remind the public of the various government services and protections available to them.
A Month of Activities Ahead
The fun run and Zumba kickoff is only the beginning of a month-long series of activities planned across the region. Throughout October, DTI Caraga and its partner agencies will conduct seminars, market monitoring, and information campaigns aimed at empowering consumers and promoting fair business practices. The event on October 1 sets the tone for a month dedicated to building a more informed, vigilant, and protected consumer community.
