By Minka Klaudia Tiangco  The Manila City government will crackdown on establishments that profiteer, hoard, or cartel basic necessities and prime commodities amid the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) threat. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Per the Anti-Hoarding, Profiteering and Cartel Ordinance of the City of Manila, establishments that increase the prices of basic necessities to take advantage of those who are panic buying will face closure and revocation of their mayor's and/or business permits. They will also be prohibited from doing business in the nation's capital for up to five years. The ordinance, signed by Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Sunday, also states that the city government may file charges against errant establishments for violating Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act. In a bid to prevent hoarding, establishments may also limit the number of items to be sold. "Subject to reasonable changes as may be duly determined by the implementing offices, there shall be limitations of items to be sold per person per day," the ordinance read. Establishments were also ordered to put price tags on basic necessities and prime commodities and post a list of items with their number and corresponding price in a clearly visible area in the store. A special task force will be created by the city government to monitor the proper implementation of the ordinance, as well as implement additional rules and regulations as needed. The city ordinance will be implemented immediately "due to the urgency of the concern caused by the COVID-19 pandemic." Once President Duterte lifts the state of public health emergency in the country, the regulations in the ordinance will be suspended. Metro Manila was placed under community quarantine from March 15 to April 14, prompting the public to flock to supermarkets to stock up on essentials. However, some were seen hoarding necessities and leaving nothing for others. Some were also seen reselling the items they hoarded at a much higher price.