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DTI-Bicol: Report sellers of overpriced face masks

Melissa Basmayor - Philstar.com
January 24, 2018 | 1:16pm
DTI-Bicol: Report sellers of overpriced face masks

A price freeze on basic commodities is in effect due to Albay's being under a state of calamity. File photo

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (Bicol Standard) — The Department of Trade and Industry in Bicol has advised residents sold overpriced face masks to report the same to their office.
 
This is in relation to the continued restiveness of Mayon Volcano.
 
Bhem Berango, information officer of the agency, said they are currently studying the sanctions that may be imposed upon those who sell overpriced commodities during the calamity.
 
Even if face masks are not among the prime commodities, they are important to the health of those affected by the ash fall. Entrepreneurs should not take advantage of the demand for them.
 
DTI has already deployed its team to monitor the prices of said items.
 
Meantime, Berango said that the price freeze on basic commodities remains in effect due to Albay's being under a state of calamity.
 
The office explained that the price freeze will last for 60 days, should the status remain.
 
Among the products covered by the price freeze are canned goods, salt, coffee refills, evaporated and condensed milk, powdered milk, powder and bar soap, bottled mineral water and noodles.
 
Melissa Basmayor is the editor-in-chief of the Bicol Standard, a regional partner of Philstar.com

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