The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced that prices of basic necessities remain stable and that stocks are sufficient in Eastern Visayas, despite some delays in replenishing supplies.
In a statement released on Monday, the DTI indicated that it is actively monitoring the prices of goods following the imposition of a price freeze on June 5. This price freeze was implemented after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a state of calamity to expedite the repair of the San Juanico Bridge and alleviate disruptions for residents of Samar and Leyte.
“Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas vision, we recognize the heavy toll this disruption brings to families, workers, and small businesses,” stated DTI Secretary Cristina Roque. “That’s why we are acting without delay—to keep prices stable, protect consumers from abuse, and ensure no one is left behind during this difficult time,” she added.
The DTI emphasized that daily monitoring of prices and supply of necessities is being conducted in trading centers, including cities and municipalities across the region.
The trade department also advised the public to remain calm, assuring that the immediate mobilization of goods is being facilitated to ensure a consistent supply and maintain price stability in the region.