Price guides for Noche Buena food goods are published by DTI-NegOr.
An official said on Friday that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental has issued a pricing guide to grocery stores, supermarkets, and other outlets because it expects a surge in the number of Noche Buena food items on sale.
The Philippine News Agency was informed by Nimfa Virtucio, the provincial director of DTI-Negros Oriental, that the pricing guide, which includes a list of food items covered, went into effect on Wednesday and has already been delivered to the commercial establishments.
Virtucio replied in a combination of English and Cebuano, “Actually, this is not a Suggested Retail Pricing (SRP) list but simply a price guide that comprises numerous brands of food goods so that people will have more choices of a given product. “We are sure that the prices specified in the price guide are sufficient for them to break even without burdening the buying public,” the statement continued.
Ham, fruit cocktail, cheese, queso de bola, mayonnaise, sandwich spread, macaroni and spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and creamer/all-purpose cream are among the listed foods.
The demand for these food items will increase, the DTI official added, leading to a price hike for these products because Filipinos typically utilize them in their Noche Buena or Christmas Eve dishes.
She pointed out that with the increasing inflation and fluctuating value of the Philippine peso, a price increase is to be expected for some of these Noche Buena products as they are “imported.”
Virtucio stated that instead of directly apprehending those who “violate” the price guide, the DTI will ask customers to lodge a complaint with their office.
Additionally, she recommended keeping Christmas celebrations “simple” by serving Filipino food to family and friends.
The DTI further stated that any businesses in Negros Oriental found to be selling Christmas lights of inferior quality may be subject to fines or arrest.
If they sell Christmas lights that do not meet the requirements established for guaranteed quality and safety, Virtucio said, “We will truly arrest them.”
Only products bearing the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) label, which can be found on the packaging, should be purchased, the spokesperson continued.
Virtucio also emphasized the importance of taking safety precautions when recycling Christmas decorations, such as inspecting them for electrical damage, damaged plugs, and broken bulbs.
She added that buyers should know what kinds of Christmas lights are appropriate for use indoors or outside, as well as if they can be left on all night.
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