SRP of majority of Noche Buena products remain unchanged

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO---The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the List of Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of Noche Buena products for the information and guidance of the consumers as the holiday season appr oaches.

The price guide includes products such as ham, keso de bola, cheese, sandwich spread, mayonnaise, pasta— spaghetti noodles, elbow and salad macaroni— , spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and all-purpose cr eam.

"The DTI thanks the manufacturers for heeding the call not to increase prices demonstrating their sense of solidarity with our consumers this Christmas despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing this, we give wider choices of affordable noche buena products for the Filipino consumers," said by

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez.

“Our efforts to reopen safely the economy to bring back more jobs while keeping prices relatively stable will make the Christmas season merrier,” Lopez added.

DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) ensures the supply availability and price stability of these items for the consuming public. Undersecretary Atty. Ruth Castelo added, "As COVID cases continue to decline and vaccination efforts intensify, the spirit of the holiday season compels our consumers to purchase their favorite Noche Buena products for their families to serve at their dining tables.”

For this year's Noche Buena SRP list, 110 shelf-keeping units (SKUs) retained their previous year's prices, while 20 SKUs saw price reductions. Additionally, the list includes the suggested retail prices for Christmas products in a variety of sizes, allowing the public to shop according to their preferences and needs.

Ham 500g, Php 158.00 – Php 204.00; 1kg, Php 345.00 – Php 1,120.00; Cheese, 165g,

Php 49.50 – Php 81.30; Keso de Bola, 500g, Php 285.00 – Php 410.00; Sandwich Spread,

220ml (jar) Php 59.84 – Php 100.75, 470ml (jar) Php 122.85 – Php 157.00; Mayonnaise,

470ml (jar) Php 96.50 –Php169.00;Pasta/Spaghetti 400g, Php 33.75 – Php 52.50, 500g

Php 54.50 – Php 72.00, 900g Php 59.00 – Php 80.00; Spaghetti Sauce 900g Php59.85 – Php74.00, 1kg Php68.25 – Php76.25. (PR)

To avoid panic buying and ensure value for money, the public is advised to create a shopping list and refer to the Noche Buena SRP bulletin before visiting their preferred supermarket.

The DTI reminds consumers to follow health protocols such as wearing of face masks and observing physical distancing. The DTI reiterates that violations of minimum health protocols can be reported to DTI and the LGUs, and can be a ground for the temporary closure of establishments.

The DTI constantly reminds consumers to exercise their right to choose and to keep an eye out for promotional items or bundles sold in supermarkets and grocery stores.

The list of Noche Buena products will be published on 27 November 2021 in Philippine Star and Abante and will be uploaded in the DTI website which can be accessed through https:/ /www.dti.gov.ph/ konsyumer/ e-presyo/ .

Everyone is encouraged to follow the DTI’s Consumer Care official social media accounts for more information. For consumer-related concerns and queries, send an email to Consum erCare@dti.gov.ph or call the One-DTI (1-384) Hot l i ne.