School supply prices largely stable this year, says DTI

Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta 06/07/2026

School supply prices have remained mostly steady this year, with more items becoming cheaper than more expensive before the opening of classes, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported. In its latest school supplies price guide,…

No price hike on basic goods until May 10

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 04/29/2026

MANILA – The government has assured the public that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities will remain unchanged until May 10, as part of ongoing efforts to shield consumers from the impact of rising global fuel costs.…

Gov’t rolls out P2 billion e-vehicle loan for operators, drivers

Anna Leah Gonzales 04/19/2026

MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), allocated PHP2 billion to finance small transport operators and drivers who hold business licenses and wish to transition to electric vehicles. In a…

 DTI: No price hike on basic goods until May 10

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 04/17/2026

MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday said there will be no price increase for basic necessities and prime commodities until May 10, 2026. Covered items include canned sardines, processed milk, bread, coffee,…

DTI offers loans for OFWs, MSMEs to cushion Middle East crisis impact

Mary Judaline Partlow - Phiippine News Agency 04/15/2026

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is now offering two loan windows for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to cushion the impact of the…

DTI: No price freeze amid declaration of national energy emergency

03/28/2026

MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday clarified that no price freeze is currently in effect despite Malacañang’s declaration of a national energy emergency. In a statement, the DTI said the supply and prices…

No price freeze violations reported in Cebu so far — DTI

Airam Limatog 11/15/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Amid the current national price freeze, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reported no violations in Cebu supermarkets as of Thursday, November 13. During their visit to Cebu City, DTI Secretary…

Noche Buena price guide: DTI releases guide for holiday shoppers

Pia Piquero 11/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Planning for Christmas just got a little less stressful. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released its official 2025 Noche Buena Price Guide, giving shoppers a clear look at the latest…

Cebu quake-hit businesses can apply for up to ₱300k loan – DTI

Airam Limatog 10/23/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the September 30 earthquake may apply for loans to help with business recovery, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. DTI Cebu Provincial Office…

Ham producer to cut prices for Christmas season –DTI chief

Joan Villanueva 10/09/2025

MANILA – A ham producer has informed the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of a possible price rollback this Christmas season. Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque on Wednesday declined to identify the company pending price adjustment…

DTI warns vs overpricing amid price freeze in Cebu; up to P1M fine

Pia Piquero 10/04/2025

CEBU, Philippines — Amid ongoing relief drives and panic buying triggered by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned retailers and resellers against overpricing. DTI reminds them…

DTI: Mandaue public market – supply stable, prices affordable

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/14/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau, conducted a price and compliance inspection at the Mandaue City Public Market and a nearby Supermarket on Thursday, August 14,…

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