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'Honestly, no!': Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola weigh in on 'P500 Noche Buena'
Celebrity couple Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano expressed their disagreement with the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) claim that ₱500 is sufficient for a Noche Buena meal.
Mendiola, who manages their household finances, stated that current prices of goods, particularly fruits and meats, make the ₱500 budget unrealistic.
Manzano initially thought the budget might be feasible for a smaller gathering but changed his perspective upon learning it was intended for a family of four.
The DTI's assertion has sparked online debate, with many netizens echoing the couple's sentiment that the budget is inadequate.
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Lawmakers are criticizing the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for its assertion that a P500 Noche Buena meal is sufficient for a family of four or less.
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Actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo finds the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) suggestion that P500 is enough for a Noche Buena meal insensitive and lacking in research, stating that more could have been done.
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stated that P500 is sufficient for Noche Buena, the traditional Filipino Christmas Eve dinner.
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Vice President Sara Duterte disputed the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) assertion that P500 is enough for a complete Noche Buena meal for a Filipino family of four.
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Content creator Benedict Cua accepted the challenge of preparing a Noche Buena feast for P500, documenting his grocery and market trip.
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