The price freeze means basic necessities will be sold at prevailing prices for 60 days.
As of Tuesday, Albay province and Magpet town in Cotabato have been declared under a state of calamity due to widespread floods and landslides.
Business establishments that violate the price freeze will face imprisonment for a period of one year to ten years, or a fine ranging from P5,000 to P1 million or both.
Consumers can report retailers, distributors and manufacturers that sell basic necessities above their prevailing prices by calling the One-DTI (1-384) Hotline or sending an email to ConsumerCare@dti.gov.ph.
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