The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released its 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to help Filipino families make informed choices for the holiday season.
The guide includes prices for 236 products from 22 manufacturers across 12 categories, including ham, queso de bola, fruit cocktail, cheese, sandwich spread, all-purpose cream, mayonnaise, pasta noodles, elbow and salad macaroni, tomato sauce, and spaghetti sauce.
DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized the agency’s commitment to consumer welfare, stating, “This guide empowers families to compare prices and choose products that fit their budget and preferences.”
Price Ranges for Popular Items
✅ Ham: PHP 170.00 – PHP 928.50
✅ Queso de Bola: PHP 210.00 – PHP 445.00
✅ Fruit Cocktail: PHP 61.76 – PHP 302.50
✅ Cheese: PHP 56.50 – PHP 310.00
✅ Mayonnaise: PHP 20.40 – PHP 245.85
✅ All-Purpose Cream: PHP 36.50 – PHP 72.00
✅ Sandwich Spread: PHP 27.00 – PHP 263.60
✅ Pasta/Spaghetti: PHP 32.00 – PHP 114.00
✅ Elbow Macaroni: PHP 30.50 – PHP 126.25
✅ Tomato Sauce: PHP 16.50 – PHP 92.85
✅ Salad Macaroni: PHP 36.50 – PHP 126.25
✅ Spaghetti Sauce: PHP 28.50 – PHP 103.00
Price Stability and Reductions
The DTI noted that prices for 121 items, including holiday staples like certain brands of ham, fruit cocktail, queso de bola, sandwich spread, cheese, spaghetti sauce, and all-purpose cream, have remained the same as in 2023. Thirteen items, including select brands of mayonnaise, pasta, elbow macaroni, salad macaroni, and all-purpose cream, have even seen price reductions.
To make the guide more user-friendly, products with unchanged prices are marked with a star, while those with price drops feature a Christmas tree symbol.
Tips for Shoppers
The DTI advises consumers to check expiration dates and consider bulk purchases for potential savings. Additional promotions and discounts may also be available at supermarkets.
Monitoring and Reporting
The guide will remain effective until December 31, ensuring affordable options through Media Noche. The DTI will monitor prices nationwide and encourages consumers to report overpricing by calling the 1-DTI hotline (1-384) or emailing consumercare@dti.gov.ph.
For the full price guide, visit the DTI website or follow their social media pages.
