MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to make the contentious e-commerce trustmark voluntary until the end of 2026, giving “online businessmen more time to join at their own pace.”  READ: E-commerce trustmark registration deferred Announcing the extension on Monday, the DTI still urged entrepreneurs to apply immediately for the trustmark, a digital badge for online merchants who adhere to fair and responsible e-commerce practices. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque earlier said the agency had no problem with keeping the trustmark voluntary, especially if it would benefit consumers.  Online sellers The DTI had initially required online sellers […]... Keep on reading: DTI makes trustmark voluntary until 2026