Manila cracks down on stores overpricing N95 masks

The City Government of Manila has started a crackdown on stores selling overpriced N95 face masks.

Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said the office received reports of masks being sold at PHP200 when they usually cost between PHP30 to PHP75.

Lacuna ordered inspections by the Manila Bureau of Permits and Licenses Office, warning merchants against exploiting the situation.

Stores found guilty could have their permits revoked and face charges under the Consumer Act's Section 52 which bans unfair or unconscionable sales practices.