The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said manufacturers have agreed not to increase the prices of several food products for the time being.
Amanda Nograles, assistant secretary and supervising head of DTI’s Consumer Protection Group (CPG), said the DTI met with manufacturers who pledged to keep prices steady for processed foods, bottled water, processed milk, and instant noodles.
“Sa panahon ng El Niño, paano ba natin matutulungan ang mga consumers ngayong may El Niño at saka mayroon tayong inflation? Isa sa mga suggestion nila, hindi na muna sila magtataas ng presyo,” Nograles said.
She said each manufacturer has provided different terms, with some committing to a 60-day freeze on prices.
“Yung iba po nag-abiso sa amin ng early May hanggang mga first week of July po. ‘Yung iba naman po ngayon lang nagsabi. ‘Yung iba po up to July 30, pero mga around June or July po effective. Hindi po muna sila magtataas o gagalaw ang presyuhan,” Nograles said.
“Patuloy pa kaming nakakatanggap ng advisory sa mga manufacturers. Kaya malugod pong ipinababalita ng DTI na dadami pa po ang listahan ng mga manufacturers na nagcommit po dito sa bayanihan para sa mga consumers,” the official added.
