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DTI Confirms Price Stability in Cebu Amid Typhoon Crisis

11/16/2025

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) confirmed stable prices and adequate supplies of basic goods in Cebu City after inspections on November 13, 2023.
This monitoring follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s declaration of a national calamity due to Typhoons Tino and Uwan.
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque reported that supermarkets complied with the 60-day automatic price freeze on essential items, with no major violations found.
Businesses violating the price freeze may face fines up to PHP1 million and imprisonment for up to 10 years.

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) confirmed stable prices and adequate supplies of basic goods in Cebu City after inspections on November 13, 2023.
This monitoring follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s declaration of a national calamity due to Typhoons Tino and Uwan.
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque reported that supermarkets complied with the 60-day automatic price freeze on essential items, with no major violations found.
Businesses violating the price freeze may face fines up to PHP1 million and imprisonment for up to 10 years.