KALIBO, Aklan (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Aklan joined the synchronized nationwide "Undas Bantay Presyo" on Thursday, Oct. 26, in monitoring prices and supply of candles, bottled water, and flowers.

This is in preparation for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day this November.

DTI-Aklan Team led by Provincial Director Ma. Carmen Iturralde said that this activity aims to safeguard the public and ensure that the prices are within the suggested retail price (SRP).

“So far, in all of the retail establishments and supermarkets that we visited today, the price for candles and bottled water are within SRPs and supplies remain sufficient,” said Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Amiel P. Sumait, adding that DTI-Aklan has a team that regularly monitors the basic necessities including bottled water.

Further, Iturralde urged consumers to buy candles, bottled water, and the like in groceries, supermarkets, and establishments where prices are being monitored by DTI to ensure that they will not be misled and exploited by unscrupulous sellers, especially during this high-demand period.  

Also part of the monitoring team that joined during the nationwide Undas Bantay Presyo were Trade and Industry Development Specialist Dessa Anh T. Flores, Monitoring Officer Mica Marie A. Tala-oc, and Junior Business Counselor Beda Josel D. Zaulda. (AGP/SQP/PIA Aklan)