The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) highlights the role of standards in advancing safe, sustainable, and innovative technologies as it celebrates the 52nd National Standards Week (NSW) this October 2026 with a series of activities focused on clean energy and artificial intelligence.
Observed annually under Proclamation No. 1327, s. 1974, NSW coincides with World Standards Day on October 14. This year’s theme, “Shared Vision for a Better World: Clean Energy for All,” emphasizes the role of technical standards in making technologies safer, more efficient and accessible.
Through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), the celebration kicks off on October 12 with a Zoom webinar, “PNS Highlight Series No. 5: Philippine National Standards for Artificial Intelligence: Advancing Responsible AI, Governance and Innovation.” The session will discuss how Philippine National Standards (PNS) support the ethical adoption, risk management, and safe governance of AI.
From October 13 to 15, the Certified Products Expo will take place at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall. Co-organized with the DTI – Consumer Protection and Advocacy Bureau, the fair will feature more than 50 exhibitors displaying goods that carry BPS safety and quality certifications, giving shoppers a firsthand look at tested products.
On October 14, BPS will hold a public consultation at Seda BGC in Taguig City on the draft Department Administrative Order covering micromobility. The session invites stakeholder feedback on proposed technical regulations for small electric and personal vehicles.
Clean energy safety takes the spotlight on October 15 during the free Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Solar Safety Workshop and Technical Forum at Makati Diamond Residences. Industry representatives, government regulators and technical experts will discuss safety guidelines and regulatory requirements for installing, operating and maintaining solar energy systems.
Also on October 15, BPS will present the “4109 Awards” to honor partners across government, industry and academia for their contributions to consumer protection, local business growth and national competitiveness.
The weeklong event concludes on October 16 with a hands-on technical workshop for BPS engineers on testing procedures for power banks and solar panels.
Interested participants may register for the upcoming activities:
- PNS Highlight Series No. 5: Philippine National Standards for Artificial Intelligence: bit.ly/Reg-AI
- Public Consultation on the Draft Technical Regulation for the Mandatory Certification of Micromobility: tinyurl.com/PubCon-Micromobility
- Building Confidence in Safe Solar Energy Storage Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technical Forum: tinyurl.com/Reg-PVBESS-Forum
The BPS encourages the public and local businesses to prioritize product standards when buying, manufacturing or distributing goods. For event details and official updates, visit bps.dti.gov.ph or the DTI-BPS Facebook page.