MANILA—TheDepartmentofTradeandIndustry(DTI)releasedthelistofsuggestedretailprices(SRPs)ofNocheBuenastaplesforinformationandguidanceofconsumers on November11,2020 in lightofthe Christmas season.
Thepriceguideincludesproductssuchasham,fruitcocktail,kesodebola,cheese,sandwichspread,mayonnaise,pasta—spaghettinoodles,elbow,andsaladmacaroni—spaghetti sauce,tomato sauce,and all-purpose cream.
“In the midst of the pandemic, the spirit of Christmas will continue to draw many of our consumers to buy their favorite noche buena products for their families to be served on their tables. Thus, the Department assures the public of the availability of supply and stability of prices of these items,” said DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez.
Priortotherelease,theDTIConsumerProtectionGroupreviewedthepricesandtheproposalsof somecompaniesforpriceincreases.Accordingto Mr. Lopez,duringtheChristmasseason,DTIapprovestheSRPsoftheseproductsastheybecomenecessaryproductsandtoprotecttheinterestoftheconsumers.DTIconferredwithmanufacturerstoevaluatethebasisofanypriceadjustmentandcostincreases,ifany,have to be proven.To the extentpossible,withminimal costmovement,price increasesareavoided,especiallyconsideringthepandemicsituationnowwheremanyFilipinosare experiencing financial difficulties.
DTI undersecretary Ruth B. Castelo explained, “The process is not easy, but we appreciate the response of many companies as they want to show the bayanihan spirit by not increasing their Christmas products this year. We talked to each manufacturer to retain their 2019 prices for noche buenaproducts.”
Secretary Lopez expressed, “The DTI extends its appreciation to the manufacturers for showing their solidarity in providing affordable noche buena products to the consumers this Christmas by committing to retain their 2019 prices for this year despite COVID- 19.”
Inparticular,theDTIexpresseditsgratitudetoAlaskaMilkCorporation,CDOFoodsphere,Inc.,CenturyPacificFood,Inc.,DelMontePhilippines,Inc.,DolePhilippines,Inc.,IdealMacaroni&SpaghettiFactory,Inc.,KingSueHam&SausageCo.,Inc.,KraftFoodsPhilippines,Inc.,ModelezPhilippines,Inc.,NestlePhilippines,NewAmigoFoodProductsCorp.,NewZealandCreamery,Inc.,NutriAsia,Inc.,PhilippineLeadingInfiniteLogistics,Inc.,RFMCorporation,SanMiguelFoods,SYSUInternational,Inc.,UnileverPhilippines,Inc,UniversalRobinaCorporation,VirginiaFood,Inc.formaintainingtheirOctober2019SRPs.TheDTIalsohighlightedthatSanMiguelFoods—MagnoliaInc.andIdealMacaroni&SpaghettiFactory,Inc.evendecreasedthepricesoftheirproducts,namelyMagnoliaQuesodeBolaandSunshineSpaghetti,byasmuch 5%.
Currently,theNocheBuenaSRPBulletinhasatotalof241shelfkeepingunits(SKUs).Christmasshoppersmayusethistotheiradvantagebyreferringtothelistbelow.ThelistalsoincludestheSRPsofChristmasstaplesinvarioussizessothepublicmaypurchase based ontheirpreference and needs.
Product | Unit | Price Range |
Ham | 500g | Php 135.00 – Php 189.00 |
800g | Php 196.00 – Php 430.00 | |
1kg | Php 299.00 – Php 1,025.00 | |
FruitCocktail | 432g | Php 50.35 – Php 56.45 |
3kg | Php 202.75 – Php 239.40 | |
Cheese | 165g | Php 49.50 – Php 89.00 |
500g | Php 118.20 – Php 165.60 | |
Keso de Bola | 350g | Php 199.00 – Php 320.00 |
500g | Php 279.50 – Php 410.00 | |
750g | Php 435.30 – Php 539.00 | |
Sandwich Spread | 200g | Php 72.00 – Php 85.00 |
220ml (pouch) | Php 52.50 – Php 89.45 | |
220ml (jar) | Php 59.85 – Php 99.80 | |
470ml (jar) | Php 122.85 – Php 205.80 | |
Mayonnaise | 220ml (pouch) | Php 47.55 – Php 83.35 |
470ml (jar) | Php 96.50 – 196.35 | |
700ml (jar) | Php 140.00 – 283.00 | |
Pasta/Spaghetti | 400g | Php 30.00 – Php 52.50 |
500g | Php 55.00 – Php 73.00 | |
900g | Php 57.00 – Php 87.65 | |
Elbow and SaladMacaroni | 200g | Php 18.75 – Php 36.65 |
400g | Php 31.00 – Php 58.05 | |
1kg | Php 64.00 – Php 98.65 | |
Spaghetti Sauce | 250g | Php 22.00 – Php 27.90 |
500g | Php 42.00 – Php 57.70 | |
1kg | Php 60.70 – Php 84.20 | |
Tomato Sauce | 200g | Php 15.50 – Php 19.70 |
1kg | Php 62.00 – Php 78.25 | |
Creamer | 250ml | Php 55.00 – Php 59.00 |
370ml | Php 47.00 – Php 55.00 |
Toavoidpanic-buyingandtoensurethesafetyandvalueformoney,thepublicisadvisedtomakeashoppinglistandtorefertothepricesofsaidproductsbeforevisitingtheirsupermarketofchoice.TheDTIalsoremindsconsumerstoalwaysobserveminimumhealthprotocols,suchasthewearingfacemasksandfaceshields,andmaintaining physical distancing.
Additionally,theDTIemphasizesconsumerstopracticetheirrighttochooseandtocheckforpromotional goods orthosesold in bundles insupermarkets and groceries.
Thelistof2020NocheBuenaSRPBulletinisuploadedintheDTIwebsitewhichcanbe accessed through https://www.dti.gov.ph/konsyumer/e-presyo/.
To report retailers, distributors, and manufacturers that sell basic necessities and prime commodities above the SRPs, consumers may call the DTI Hotline at 1-384 (1-DTI) or email at ConsumerCare@dti.gov.ph.