No increase in candles’ price - DTI 

DAGUPAN CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA) – In observation of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, or collectively known as “Undas,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan announced that the suggested retail price (SRP) of candles did not increase and have retained their price since the latest SRP issued by the agency.

Natalia Dalaten, officer-in-charge of DTI-Pangasinan, said the latest SRP of candles dated September 30 was issued to guide consumers especially this coming “Undas”.

Dalaten said DTI monitors the price of candles as it is included in the list of nine basic necessities and 12 prime commodities mandated by the Price Act or Republic Act 7581.

“Candles that are being monitored by DTI are those usually being used by consumers in times of calamities and emergencies, especially when there are instances that electricity are cut off,” Dalaten said.

Dalaten said consumers may have the option to buy other kinds of candles for their dearly departed love ones aside from those classified by DTI as essential candles with the latest SRP such as 5-star Esperma White (#03-20pcs/pack) for P41,  5-star Esperma White (#06-25pcs/pack) for P88, 5-star Esperma White (#08-5pcs/pack) for P115, 5-star Esperma White (#14-4pcs/pack) for P27.50, 5-star Esperma White (#22-2pcs/pack) for P90, Liwanag Esperma Candle White (#05-20pcs/pack) for P72, Liwanag Esperma Candle White (#16-4pcs/pack) for P38, Liwanag Esperma Candle White (#18-4pcs/pack) for P62.50, Liwanag Esperma Candle White (#24-2pcs/pack) for P145.75, Export Vigil Candles white/yellow (#01-12pcs/pack) for P49.75, and Manila Wax Votive white or yellow (#03-6pcs/pack) for P51.

She said consumers may visit the DTI website at www.dti.gov.ph or call DTI Pangasinan at telephone number (075) 515-3183 or 529-6177 for more brands and sizes of candles with SRPs. (JCR/AMB/EMSA/PIA Pangasinan)


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