P500 ‘noche buena’ enough to feed family of 4, DTI insists

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry on Friday defended its claim that P500 was enough to purchase staple viands for Christmas, citing its ‘noche buena’ price guide to show that such amount could feed a family of four. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque recently drew flak for saying P500 was enough to purchase food that Filipinos typically serve during Christmas, though she had said the amount would depend on the number of family members. READ: Solons hit DTI for P500 Noche Buena pitch: Bring prices down first “Puwede siya talaga. Kung tutuusin, it’s really pasok for a family of […]...

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