03/09/2026
⚠️PRICE FREEZE ALERT⚠️
In view of the declaration of a State of Calamity in the whole province of Occidental Mindoro (Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 522 Series of 2026) due to the effects of Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Depressions Maymay and Neneng, the prices of basic necessities (listed below) are hereby automatically frozen at their prevailing levels, effective for the duration of the condition that brought about the declaration, but not exceeding sixty (60) days. This price freeze bulletin is issued pursuant to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7581, otherwise known as the “Price Act,” as amended.
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Below is the list of basic necessities per RA 7581 as amended by RA 10623, under the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) jurisdiction:
1. Canned fish and other marine products
2. Processed milk (evaporated, condensed, and powdered milk)
3. Coffee
4. Laundry/ detergent soap
5. Candles
6. Bread (tasty and pandesal)
7. Iodized salt
8. Instant Noodles
9. Bottled Water
Violators shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than 10 years, or a fine ranging from Php5,000.00 to Php1,000,000.00, or both at the discretion of the court aside from the applicable administrative penalties.
DTI MIMAROPA will conduct intensified price and supply monitoring of basic necessities under the Department's jurisdiction.