DTI: Noche Buena manufacturers to up price, supply monitoring

MANILA, Philippines — Some manufacturers of Noche Buena products have committed to intensify price and supply monitoring efforts to ensure that products are sold as per the Noche Buena price guide until yearend, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

“As part of our commitment to ensure that Noche Buena items remain affordable and of good quality this holiday season, we are intensifying our price monitoring efforts all over the country. Through this meeting with manufacturers, we aim to assure consumers that the DTI remains at the forefront of ensuring that the rights of consumers are protected,” said Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual.

The DTI met with manufacturers of Noche Buena products on Monday, following consumer reports of price deviations from the Noche Buena price guide released in November.

There were reports that certain Christmas products like queso de bola, fruit cocktail, ham, all-purpose cream and mayonnaise were sold above the prices indicated in the price guide.

In response, manufacturers agreed to verify with their retail partners to address this concern.

Manufacturers also confirmed that the supply of Noche Buena items is sufficient until the end of the holiday season.

The Noche Buena price guide covers products such as ham, fruit cocktail, queso de bola, cheese, sandwich spread, mayonnaise, pasta or spaghetti, elbow macaroni, salad macaroni, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and all-purpose cream.