CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the prices of basic commodities, including canned meat and sardines, will not increase for now, with food manufacturers guaranteeing ample supply as global tensions continue.
In a media briefing following his visit at a Century Pacific warehouse in this city last March 20, President Marcos Jr. said that the inventories of food manufacturers are sufficient.
“Nandito [tayo] para tingnan ang food supply at ang presyo ng pagkain dahil lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan at siyempre nilalapitan natin ang mga partner natin na food supplier para sa pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan ng taumbayan.”
Accompanied by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, the President said that food supplies are being monitored daily to ensure they meet national demand.
Aside from Century Pacific Food Inc., the President noted that other food manufacturers and retailers have agreed not to increase their prices for up to two months.
“Hindi lang ang Century Food kundi ang iba pang food processors at retailers ay maayos ang stock natin at bukod pa doon ay sila naman ay pumapayag to keep the prices na hindi muna tataas ang presyo hangga’t kaya nila. Isa hanggang dalawang buwan ay hindi magagalaw iyan.”
With the help of the DTI, the President assured that food supply will be monitored daily, along with other commodities. (PB-PIA CALABARZON)