Judy Ann Santos slams DTI's P500 Noche Buena suggestion as insensitive

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.

She believes the remark was hurtful and offensive to many Filipinos, especially given the current high prices of goods and economic hardships.

Santos-Agoncillo questioned the context and timing of the statement, emphasizing that discussions about money are particularly sensitive for Filipinos who are currently "clinging in to a thin thread."

She urged for more thorough research and specificity from the DTI, highlighting that many are struggling financially.

When asked about preparing a P500 Noche Buena meal, she suggested simple dishes like pancit and chicken, noting that elaborate meals aren't always necessary.