By Liza Soriano
Senator Mark Villar has urged market vendors not to abuse the flock of buyers during special occasions like Christmas and New Year saying that they should avoid price gouging on commodities.
“We are expecting an influx of buyers, so please do not abuse this important occasion for our fellow Filipinos. We are together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in appealing to our vendors to fairly sell their products this Christmas and New Year,” Villar said.
The Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship chairperson told the consumers to be vigilant in buying products as such should not violate the price guide imposed by the DTI.
“Apart from a safe and orderly celebration of Christmas, it is likewise important that we monitor the prices of these in-demand products,” Villar added.
The senator said that consumers may report to DTI regarding complaints about sky-high increases in prices of basic commodities during the holidays.
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