The Department of Trade and Industry Region 1 in partnership with local manufacturers, distributors and retailers launched anew the Balik Eskwela Diskwento Caravan 2017 at different areas in the region. 

The annual Balik Eskwela- Diskwento Caravan aims to provide an opportunity for consumers to access basic goods, school supplies and prime commodities at discounted prices that ranges from 10 to 50% off.

DTI ensures that aside from getting the best value for their money, consumers are assured of quality products as participating establishments are all standards compliant.

DTI Region 1 encouraged the parents to take advantage of the Diskwento Caravans that would run for few days to one month in some areas as this would help them stretch their budget in preparation for the coming new school year.

Meanwhile, the agency also advised the buying public to be aware of the Suggested Retail Price for School Supplies. The SRP is the consumers’ guide to avoid buying unscrupulous and overpriced products. For any query or complaints, consumers may report it at the nearest DTI Office.

Province	Area/Name of Firm	Period Covered
Ilocos Norte	Johnson’s Supermart Laoag City	May 15- June 30, 2017
	Municipality of Piddig	May 16-17, 2017
	Municipality of Dumalneg	May 23-24, 2017
Ilocos Sur	Magic Department Store-Narvacan	May 19- June 12
	Magic Department Store-Bantay	May 19- June 12
La Union	CSI- The City Mall, San Fernando City	May 22- June 30, 2017
Pangasinan	Unitop Downtown Dagupan City	May 1- June 15, 2017
	Magic Mall Urdaneta City	May 12-21, 2017
	Nepo Mall, Dagupan City	May 12-31, 2017
	CSI-Downtown, Dagupan City	May 12-31, 2017
	CSI- Lucao Dist., Dagupan City	May 12-31, 2017
	Municipality of Umingan	May 29, 2017