(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — The Department of Trade and Industry assured Thursday that the country’s salt supply is enough, despite the agency approving a price hike for the commodity.
DTI Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said they allowed some manufacturers to raise prices as it has been around six years since their last increase.
“Mayroon talaga tayong in-allow na magtaas ng presyo ng asin. Kailangan maintindihan natin that itong mga manufacturer na ito (ay) sobrang tagal nang hindi nagtataas ng presyo. Parang umabot na ng 4, 5, 6 years bago sila nag-request ulit,” said Castelo in a public briefing… Read More