MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to make sure that prices of school supplies are reasonable and affordable as the school opening approaches.
According to Presidential Communications Office’s Undersecretary Claire Castro, the DTI, upon Marcos’ directive, released a comprehensive guide to enable consumers to know the price of school items they need.
“Iniutos ng Pangulo sa DTI na siguraduhin na naaayon ang mga school supplies sa tamang presyo,” Castro said in a media briefing at the Malacañang Palace on Thursday.
“Mabilis na aksiyon ang nais ng Pangulo para mabantayan at mapanatiling abot-kaya ang mga gamit pang-eskuwela para sa pamilyang Pilipino,” she added.
Based on the DTI’s price guide, Castro said prices of 29 school items have decreased compared to the previous year.
“Nandiyan din po ang presyo ng pinakamurang school supplies per category. So, konsultahin na lang po natin ang listahan na iyan at makikita po sa website ng DTI para makapili ng maayos at murang gamit ang inyong mga anak,” Castro said.
The 2025 price guide covers 195 stock keeping units (SKUs) across 12 product categories, including more variations in notebooks, pad paper, pencils, ballpens, crayons, and other writing essentials.
The expansion helps parents and students find products that fit their needs and budget./PN
