SAN JOSE, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry here has advised the public not to engage in panic buying for this contributes to “artificial shortage.”
Engr. Lynna Joy Cardinal, senior trade and industry development specialist of DTI Antique, said adequate supply of goods is noted with additional deliveries already booked and are coming within the week.
DTI is currently in its efforts monitoring prices and supplies of basic necessities in the major retailers in San Jose town.
Store owners assured that supply of basic goods is available and delivery of supplies is coming in as scheduled. Basic necessities include canned fish, processed milk, coffee, laundry soap, detergent, candles, loaf bread, salt, potable water in bottles and containers, and noodles, among others.
With the implementation of Executive Order No. 035 issued by Gov. Rhodora J. Cadiao on Mar. 16, 2020 imposing travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019, duly-licensed entrepreneurs, suppliers and sellers of food items, medicines and other basic necessities, as well as hardware and construction materials are provided with exemption, when making deliveries of their products and returning to their places of business.
In addition, price freeze is also implemented due to Proclamation No. 922 that puts the country under the State of Public Health Emergency due to this pandemic. (with a report from PIA-Antique/PN)
