DTI ASSURES ABUNDANT NOCHE BUENA SUPPLIES UNTIL DEC 31, ENCOURAGES VIGILANCE ON PRICING

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MANILA — There are ample supplies of Noche Buena products, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

DTI Asec. Amanda Nograles assured the public that there are abundant stocks of Noche Buena items available until December 31. This affirmation comes as part of the DTI’s daily monitoring of products in supermarkets.

“Nagpa-price monitoring po kami sa mga supermarkets at grocery stores araw-araw sa DTI. Sa ngayon, batay sa aming price monitoring reports at sa mga suplay, makakarating ang sapat na kalakaran hanggang sa December 31, 2023, ng mga Noche Buena products. Wala dapat ipangamba,” said Nograles.

Earlier, the DTI released a price guide for Noche Buena products. While the list serves as a reference, Nograles urged customers to inform the agency of any store charging more than the recommended amounts.

The price guide covers items such as ham, fruit cocktail, keso de bola, mayonnaise, all-purpose cream, sandwich spread, spaghetti, pasta, elbow macaroni, tomato sauce, salad macaroni, and spaghetti sauce.

(AI/MNM)