The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) engaged in more discussions with manufacturers to prevent price increases of basic consumer goods in the coming days.

Malacañang said DTI announced over the weekend that there would be no price hike of basic goods until April 16. 

“Nakausap po natin kahapon si [DTI] Secretary Cris Roque, at nag-report po siya sa Pangulo sa UPLIFT (Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport), at sinabi po niya na mayroon nga po tayong listahan dito ng mga produkto… kung saan po, nangako po ang mga manufacturers na hindi nga po magkakaroon ng price increase hanggang April 16, 2026,” Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro Castro said.

“Pero nangako rin po si Secretary Cris Roque na weekly ay magmo-monitor po sila. At sa aking pagkakaalam, balak po niyang makipag-meeting muli ngayon sa mga manufacturers para po hindi tumaas ang presyo,” she added. 

Earlier, the Trade and Industry chief said the agency has yet to monitor upticks in the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities.

Roque said this covers around 205 stock keeping units (SKUs) sold in supermarkets, groceries, and online platforms. These products will remain at current prices until April 16, while some items are expected to hold prices until the end of April.

The DTI had met with manufacturers and retailers, who assured the agency of sufficient supply and inventory that would help prevent price hikes for now. 

Among the products included in the monitoring list are canned sardines, corned beef, cup noodles, bottled water, coffee, milk, some dairy products, and candles.