The Muntinlupa City government reminded traders and consumers of the price cap on imported premium rice being sold in public and private markets.
It said that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported premium rice is P58 per kilo in the National Capital Region as set by the Department of Agriculture (DA).
This is based on DA’s Administrative Circular No. 01 series of 2025, which enforced and implemented “the maximum suggested retail price for imported premium rice, within the public and private markets (palengkes) within the National Capital Region” at P58 per kilo.
(From top) Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon, the reminder of the Muntinlupa City government, and the administrative circular issued by the Department of Agriculture (Photos: Mayor Ruffy Biazon, Muntinlupa PIO, Department of Agriculture)
“Pinapaalalahanan ang lahat ng negosyante na sumunod sa itinakdang presyo upang maprotektahan ang interes ng mga mamimili at matiyak ang patas na kalakalan sa merkado. Inaabisuhan din ang mga mamimili na maging mapanuri sa presyo ng bigas at agad na ipagbigay-alam sa kinauukulan sakaling may paglabag sa nasabing kautusan (All traders are reminded to comply with the set price to protect the interests of consumers and ensure fair trade in the market. Consumers are also advised to be vigilant about rice prices and immediately report any violation to the authorities),” the city government posted on Facebook on March 14.
It added, “Patuloy ang Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Muntinlupa sa pakikipagtulungan sa DA upang matiyak na maayos na naipatutupad ang naturang regulasyon para sa kapakanan ng bawat Muntinlupeño (The Muntinlupa City Government continues to work with the DA to ensure that the said regulation is properly implemented for the benefit of every Muntinlupeño).”