DTI: Prices of water, basic goods stable amid looming ‘Super El Niño’

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque on Thursday said supplies and prices for basic and prime commodities, including bottled water, remain stable despite the looming effects of Super El Niño. In a chance interview in Pampanga, Roque said there was no need to panic as supplies remained sufficient to meet demand. READ: DSWD to

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