​SEN. Bam Aquino voiced strong opposition Friday to a proposed regulation by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that would require businesses to secure permits before releasing advertisements and sales promotions.

​Aquino warned that such a measure could further burden micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers already grappling with rising operational costs.

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