04/09/2026
๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ๐น๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต (๐๐๐ด๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฒ - ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ)
The Department of Trade and Industry โ Davao del Sur Provincial Office continues its enforcement and weekly monitoring of prices and supply in major supermarkets and retail establishments to protect consumer welfare and maintain marketplace balance.
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act, DTI regularly monitors the following manufactured and processed goods:
Basic Necessities: canned sardines, processed milk, instant coffee, bread, salt, cooking oil, laundry soap, detergent, and candles
Prime Commodities: canned meat, vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, toilet soap, and batteries
Jurisdiction Reminder: Fresh agricultural products such as raw meat, poultry, fresh fish, fresh eggs, rice, corn, sugar, vegetables, and fresh fruits are not included in DTIโs monitoring roster. Under the Price Act, these fall under the strict jurisdiction and โBantay Presyoโ monitoring of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Latest Monitoring Results (August 26 - September 1, 2026):
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Price Stability: Prices of BNPCs remain stable and compliant with SRPs
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Supply Integrity: Adequate supply of BNPCs confirmed across establishments
DTI Davao del Sur strongly reminds all establishment owners, operators, and distributors to continuously adhere to the prevailing Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) and encourages consumers to remain vigilant, avoid panic buying, and promptly report any irregularities to the nearest DTI office.