Manila City, Philippines—On July 24, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in National Capital Region following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The price freeze, effective immediately, aims continue reading : DTI: price freeze in effect in National Capital Region amid state of calamity due to Typhoon Carina
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