QCPD probes death of singer Keith Martin

QCPD probes death of singer Keith Martin

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) continues to investigate the cause of the death of American singer Keith Martin. He was found lifeless last week inside his condominium in the …

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Group asks for P15 minimum jeepney fare

Group asks for P15 minimum jeepney fare

As gasoline costs continue to rise, a transportation organization filed a petition with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday to raise the minimum charge in jeepneys …

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DTI approves price hike on Noche Buena items

DTI approves price hike on Noche Buena items

According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), manufacturers of Noche Buena products can now raise prices. According to Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo, the price of Noche Buena products …

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Price increase among basic commodities

Price increase among basic commodities

The Department of Trade and Industry announced on Tuesday that it has approved the price hike request by manufacturers of basic commodities after being stuck for nearly 2 years. According …

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DTI approves price hike in 113 noche buena products

DTI approves price hike in 113 noche buena products

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) approved price hike of more than 100 Noche Buena products this Christmas season.

The products include ham, fruit cocktail, spaghetti, pasta, mayonnaise, cheese, and condensed milk.

The price hike for Noche Buena products ranges from 2 to 13 percent, depending on the type, brand, and size of the product. This equates to P3 to P76 per item.

According to DTI Asec. Claire Cabochan, the price hike was due to the increase in the production cost of some products such as canned goods.

It is also “Reasonable,” Cabochan added.

As a result, more than P100 per kilogram has been added to some “high-end” hams since the manufacturers reduced their ham production in the market.

According to DTI, the price increase was also an effect of ‘African Swine Fever’ where pork supplies were also scarce.

Nevertheless, ham products supplies are said to be enough this Christmas season.

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