The College of Business Education (CBE) of the University of La Salette, Inc. (ULS) participated in the 2026 Santiago City Consumer Summit on October 28, 2026, at Robinsons Place Santiago, joining consumer advocates, educators, government agencies, business groups, and community stakeholders in promoting consumer awareness and responsible consumerism.
The Konsyumer Assistance Protection and Welfare Association (KAPWA), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, the City Government of Santiago, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)–Southern Isabela Chapter, organized the summit.
Mr. Don Sergs Elyser Laureta, LPT, delivered a presentation on “Consumer Education in Schools: Building Awareness and Responsibility,” where he discussed initiatives that integrate consumer education into academic programs and emphasized the role of schools in developing informed, responsible, and consumer-aware learners.
Don Sergs Elyser Laureta, Jaypee Fernan M. Ramirez, Ephraim E. Abat, and Rubylinda Gaffud, who serve as ULS Guro Kong Certified Consumer Advocacy Teachers (CCATs), received recognition for their performance in the TAPAT Spotter Challenge.
Meanwhile, members of the ULS Buyers Informed, Defended, Advocated and Consumer Alliance (BIDACA) presented their proposed consumer education projects for Academic Year 2026–2027, highlighting initiatives designed to strengthen consumer awareness and advocacy among students and the wider community.
The summit concluded with a Pledge of Commitment for Consumer Advocacy, reaffirming the participants’ support for consumer education, protection, and empowerment through collaborative efforts among the academe, government agencies, business organizations, and consumer groups.
The participation of ULS CCATs and BIDACA members reflected the University’s continuing commitment to advancing consumer education and developing responsible citizens capable of making informed consumer choices.
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