The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Jan. 24 that nine items included in the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) bulletin namely four canned sardines, one powdered milk, and four toilet soap brands have upped their prices. In a press conference of the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) meeting, DTI Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles of the Consumer Protection Group said the new price adjustments were approved last Jan. 17. Four out of 15 stock-taking units (SKUs) of canned sardines increased their prices by P2.69 to P2.73.

Yalao, K. (2024, January 25). Sardines, soap, milk SRP rise - DTI. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 4.