The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to provide consumers with a broad selection of options for this upcoming holiday season.
The guide includes prices for 236 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) from 22 Noche Buena manufacturers across 12 categories: ham, queso de bola, fruit cocktail, cheese, sandwich spread, all-purpose cream, mayonnaise, pasta noodles, elbow and salad macaroni, tomato and spaghetti sauce.
“Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s Noche Buena Price Guide demonstrates the DTI’s commitment to empowering Filipino families to make informed choices,” DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said.
“By publishing this price guide, the DTI urges consumers to compare prices and select products that best fit their budget and preferences for the holiday season.”
“By publishing this price guide, the DTI urges consumers to compare prices and select products that best fit their budget and preferences for the holiday season,” Roque added.
The prices of ham ranges from P170.00 to P928.50; queso de bola from P210.00 to P445.00; fruit cocktail from P61.76 to P302.50; cheese from P56.50 to P310.00; mayonnaise from P20.40 to P245.85; all-purpose cream from P36.50 to P72.00; sandwich spread from P27.00 to P263.60; pasta/spaghetti from P32.00 to P114.00; elbow macaroni from P30.50 to P126.25; tomato sauce from P16.50 to P92.85; salad macaroni from P36.50 to P126.25, and spaghetti sauce from P28.50 to P103.00.
Moreover, the DTI assures consumers that the prices listed in the Noche Buena Price Guide will remain effective until December 31 to ensure access to reasonably priced products through Media Noche.
“Many essential Noche Buena items have remained at their 2023 prices, while others have even decreased.”
The trade chief also noted that many essential Noche Buena items have remained at their 2023 prices, while others have even decreased.
This price stability is reflected in 121 SKUs, including holiday staples like certain brands of ham, fruit cocktail, queso de bola, sandwich spread, cheese, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and all-purpose cream.
Additionally, the 13 SKUs with price reductions include select brands of mayonnaise, pasta, elbow macaroni, salad macaroni, and all-purpose cream.
To help consumers easily identify the Noche Buena Price Guide, the DTI has retained its markers: a star indicates no price change, while a Christmas tree symbol highlights decreased prices.
The DTI advised consumers to check expiration dates to ensure product quality and consider bulk purchases for potential cost savings per unit.
Additional special promotions and discounts may be available, offering further opportunities to save.
For complete details on the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide, visit the DTI website and social media platforms.
The DTI will closely monitor Noche Buena item prices nationwide, and consumers can support this effort by reporting any cases of overpricing in groceries or supermarkets.
If items priced above the guide, consumers may report them to the 1-DTI hotline (1-384) or email consumercare@dti.gov.ph.
