Cebu price freeze implemented after quake

A 60-day price freeze on basic necessities has been implemented across Cebu following its declaration as a state of calamity after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) imposed the price freeze, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to prioritize relief and rescue efforts.

DTI monitoring teams have been dispatched to markets to ensure stable prices and adequate supply of essential goods in affected areas.

Consumers are urged to report price increases and possible price manipulation to the DTI through their email or hotline.

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