134 NOCHE BUENA ITEMS ‘DI TATAAS

KABUUANG 134 Noche Buena products ang hindi tataas ang presyo habang anim na iba pa ang may mas mababang presyo kumpara sa suggested retail price (SRP) list noong nakaraang taon, ayon DTI.

Sa 2018 versus 2019 comparative SRPs ng Noche Buena products na ipinalabas ng ahensiya, may 134 product lines tulad ng keso de bola, cheese, sandwich spread, mayonnaise, pasta spaghetti, elbow at salad macaroni, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, at creamer products ang hindi nagbago ang presyo magmula pa noong nakaraang taon.

Iniulat ito ni DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez sa gitna ng mga report na may 92 produkto ang tumaas ang presyo.

“Every year there are increases for a few premium brands, and most would have minimal increases. However, brands for mass-based markets don’t usually change. This is due to their fear of competition and the probability of losing market share in a price sensitive segment,” paliwanag ng trade chief.

Anim na produkto, kabilang ang keso de bola, pasta spaghetti, at tomato sauce, ang bumaba pa ang presyo ng P11. Ang mga ito ay ang Danes Cheese Ball, Amigo Segurado ­Spaghetti, La Filipina Spaghetti, Del Monte Filipino Style at Original tomato sauce.

Samantala, sa 134 produkto na walang price increase, siyam ang keso de bola (Ques-O, Magnolia, Che-Vital, at Danes); 11 ang cheese (Eden, Danes Classic, Kraft Cheddar, Che-Vital quickmelt); 14 ang sandwich spread (Eden, Cheez Whiz, Best Food, Lady’s Choice); 14 mayonnaise products (Eden, Best Food, Lady’s Choice); 13 pasta spaghetti products (El Real, Fiesta, La Filipina, Royal, Sunshine, Ideal Gourmet, Balducci, San Remo); 17 ang elbow at salad macaroni (Sunshine, Fiesta, Ideal Gourmet, Royal); 19 spaghetti sauce products (Amigo Segurado, UFC, Del Monte, Sunshine, Fiesta, Royal); 10 tomato sauce (UFC, Del Monte, Amigo); at tatlong creamer products (Angel Krem, Alaska Crema Combi at Asada).

“Ham manufacturers have introduced new sizes for some of their products. These variations are available in smaller packs, which offer lower cash out for consumers,” anang DTI.

Ayon sa ahensiya, ang Noche Buena products ay hindi itinuturing na bahagi ng basic necessities at prime commodities, at wala sila sa ilalim ng price control.

Samantala, nagbigay si Lopez ng ilang tips para sa Noche Buena at Media Noche shopping.

“Prepare your shopping list using the SRP list at www.dti.gov.ph before going to the leading supermarket in your area. You can check it via the e-Presyo mobile app.,” ani Lopez. Pi­nayuhan niya ang mga consumer na bumili ng Noche Buena at Media Noche items sa supermarkets kung saan nababantayan ng DTI ang presyo.

“Watch out for promo bundle packs in the promo section. Most food manufacturing companies offer bundle packs of Noche Buena products for consumers to generate savings. Some of the bundle packs include spaghetti pasta with sauce and cheese, macaroni with mayonnaise and fruit cocktail. Look for products that are not expiring soon.”

“Most importantly, I advise consumers to choose the products in which they find value for themselves and their family. It is advised to do the Christmas grocery shopping early and avoid the holiday rush,” sabi ng kalihim.

“DTI would like to ensure consumers that they will always have the value-for-money product and brand options that they can choose from, especially this Christmas season,” aniya.