More than a hundred Noche Buena items, or those commonly purchased by Filipinos during the holiday season, have posted price increases.
Based on the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) latest Noche Buena Price Guide, prices of 102 of the 236 stock keeping units went up from last year.
Meanwhile, 121 items remained at their 2013 prices while others decreased, according to the agency.
DTI Secretary Cristina Roque advised consumers to compare prices and select products that best fit their budget and preferences for the holiday season.
The price guide will take effect until Dec. 31 this year, “to ensure access to reasonably priced products through Media Noche.”
Here are the price ranges for the Noche Buena items:
Ham – P170 to P928.50
Queso de bola – P210 to P445
Fruit cocktail – P61.76 to P302.50
Cheese – P56.50 to P310.00
Mayonnaise – P20.40 to P245.85
All-purpose cream – P36.50 to P72
Sandwich spread – P27 to P263.60
Pasta/spaghetti – P32 to P114
Elbow macaroni – P30.50 to P126.25
Tomato sauce – P16.50 to P92.85
Salad macaroni – P36.50 to P126.25
Spaghetti sauce – P28.50 to P103
DTI reminded customers to check the expiration dates of the products and also encouraged them to consider bulk buying to save money.IMT
