Are you starting to prepare for what to buy for the upcoming Christmas festivities? Plan your grocery trips accordingly, as more than 100 Noche Buena items have increased in price compared to last year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported on November 17.
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Based on DTI’s price guide, 102 out of 236 stock-keeping units (SKUs) have increased in price. These include price increases in usual holiday staples like ham, queso de bola, spaghetti noodles and sauce, and more.
“By publishing this price guide, the DTI urges consumers to compare prices and select products that best fit their budget and preferences for the holiday season,” acting trade secretary Cristina Roque said.
Meanwhile, 121 Noche Buena products have maintained their prices from the previous year and 13 products have seen a price reduction.
With this in mind, consumers are advised to shop wisely by checking daily promotions and discounts on groceries, buying in bulk to save more, and checking expiration dates to ensure that items are still fresh and safe for consumption.
Here are the items under DTI’s Noche Buena price guide:
- Ham – P170 to P928.50
- Queso de bola – P210 to P445
- Fruit cocktail – P61.76 to P302.50
- Cheese – P56.50 to P310.00
- Mayonnaise – P20.40 to P245.85
- All-purpose cream – P36.50 to P72
- Sandwich spread – P27 to P263.60
- Pasta/spaghetti – P32 to P114
- Elbow macaroni – P30.50 to P126.25
- Tomato sauce – P16.50 to P92.85
- Salad macaroni – P36.50 to P126.25
- Spaghetti sauce – P28.50 to P103
The price guide is only effective until December 31, 2024.
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