ILOILO CITY (PIA) – Prices of basic necessities are now placed under control or frozen in Oton and San Miguel towns in the province of Iloilo following the declaration of state of calamity in these areas due to African Swine Fever (ASF).

In a press conference held today, October 28, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Iloilo OIC Unit Head Dorita Chavez said Oton Mayor Sofronio Fusin has already signed the Automatic Price Control (APC) after meeting the Local Price Coordinating Council on Thursday, October 27.

of any of the cases but not limited to rice, corn, cooking oil; fresh, dried and other marine products; fresh eggs; fresh pork, beef, and poultry meat; fresh milk, fresh vegetables, root crops, sugar, and fresh fruits.

Also, canned fish and other marine products; processed milk; coffee; laundry soap; detergents; candles; bread; salt; potable water in bottles and containers; locally manufactured noodles; firewood;  charcoal; drugs classified as essential by the Department of Health; and household liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene.

Chavez said an APC reference will be sent to said local government units and establishments and DTI will monitor the implementation of this together with other concerned government agencies.  (JBG/laf/PIA6-Iloilo)