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School supplies selling within DTI price range in Divisoria
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque checks the prices of school supplies in Divisoria in Manila on June 1, 2025. Agatha Gregorio, ABS-CBN News
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque checks the prices of school supplies in Divisoria in Manila on June 1, 2025. Agatha Gregorio, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Vendors in Divisoria in Manila are compliant with the Department of Trade and Industry’s school supplies price guide for school year 2025-2026, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.
MANILA — Vendors in Divisoria in Manila are compliant with the Department of Trade and Industry’s school supplies price guide for school year 2025-2026, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.
Some items are even priced lower than what is indicated in the guide, she said.
Some items are even priced lower than what is indicated in the guide, she said.
“‘So the school supplies are fairly cheap,” Roque told reporters following the DTI’s monitoring of school supplies on Sunday morning, June 1.
“‘So the school supplies are fairly cheap,” Roque told reporters following the DTI’s monitoring of school supplies on Sunday morning, June 1.
But the agency is ready to issue warnings to vendors against pricing products higher than what is on the guide.
But the agency is ready to issue warnings to vendors against pricing products higher than what is on the guide.
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Although the guide does not impose price caps, Roque said vendors generally do not sell school supplies for higher.
Although the guide does not impose price caps, Roque said vendors generally do not sell school supplies for higher.
"Because kung mataas ‘yung price nila, ‘di wala ring bibili sa kanila. (If the prices are too high, people won't buy) There’s a lot of competition also."
"Because kung mataas ‘yung price nila, ‘di wala ring bibili sa kanila. (If the prices are too high, people won't buy) There’s a lot of competition also."
Trade Assistant Secretary Agaton Uvero added the department could also talk to vendors' suppliers if the prices are too high.
Trade Assistant Secretary Agaton Uvero added the department could also talk to vendors' suppliers if the prices are too high.
Roque said consumers should check the price guides to know how much they can expect to pay for school supplies.
Roque said consumers should check the price guides to know how much they can expect to pay for school supplies.
“Sometimes mas maganda, sige, nagbabayad tayo ng a little bit more for something that’s better-looking for us. But in general, let’s try to follow the price guide that’s set by the DTI,” Roque said.
“Sometimes mas maganda, sige, nagbabayad tayo ng a little bit more for something that’s better-looking for us. But in general, let’s try to follow the price guide that’s set by the DTI,” Roque said.
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NO PRICE INCREASE ON BASIC NECESSITIES
Consumers can also expect the prices of basic commodities and prime commodities to remain stable before the new school year starts, according to the trade chief.
Consumers can also expect the prices of basic commodities and prime commodities to remain stable before the new school year starts, according to the trade chief.
“There’s no price increase. Matagal na tayo walang price increase, and there’s still no price increase for basic necessities and prime commodities,” Roque said.
“There’s no price increase. Matagal na tayo walang price increase, and there’s still no price increase for basic necessities and prime commodities,” Roque said.
This covers cup noodles, sugar, bread, coffee, sardines, and other staples, DTI officials said.
This covers cup noodles, sugar, bread, coffee, sardines, and other staples, DTI officials said.
The DTI issues Suggested Retail Prices for these items.
The DTI issues Suggested Retail Prices for these items.
The price guides and SRPs are posted on the DTI's website.
The price guides and SRPs are posted on the DTI's website.
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If vendors are not compliant, Roque said consumers may report the matter by email to sec@dti.gov.ph or through the 1-384 hotline.
If vendors are not compliant, Roque said consumers may report the matter by email to sec@dti.gov.ph or through the 1-384 hotline.
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