DTI implements 60-day price freeze for essentials in La Castellana after Mount Kanlaon eruption

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze for essential commodities in La Castellana town, Negros Occidental, following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on June 3.

Prices of items such as canned sardines, tomato sauce, milk, coffee, bread, noodles, salt, detergent, water, and candles will remain unchanged for at least 60 days.

La Castellana was declared under a state of calamity due to lahar flows caused by rain and ashfall from the volcano, leading to cement-like floods in the streets on June 4.

Mayor Rhumyla Mangilimutan reported that crops in five upper barangays were severely damaged by the eruption and subsequent rains.

DTI-Negros Occidental Director Lynna Joy Cardinal confirmed over the weekend that stores are complying with the price freeze, ensuring stable prices of basic necessities.

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