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Use of Metric System. – The system of weights and measures to be used for all products, commodities, materials, utilities, services and commercial transactions, in all contracts, deeds and other official and legal instruments and documents shall be the metric system, in accordance with existing laws and their implementing rules and regulations.
The Department of Trade and Industry shall also adopt standard measurement for garments, shoes and other similar consumer products.
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