Consumers observed minimum health protocols during the PRD event in Marikina
Another Presyong Risonable Dapat – Frozen Meat Edition Weekend Pop-up was successfully held on 28 August 2021, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Station Grill (The Studio) Riverbanks Ave., Riverbanks Center, Barangka Marikina City.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to partner with the local government units and private establishments to bring affordable yet high-quality meat products to consumers amidst the community quarantine. Aside from frozen meat products, ready-to-cook meals and processed food were sold at discounted prices during the weekend pop-up.
“With the extension of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine until 07 September 2021, the DTI assures the public that we will continue to work with the private sector to ensure consumer’s access to meat products,” says DTI Consumer Protection Group Undersecretary Ruth B. Castelo. 3
The PRD Program – Frozen Meat Edition is scheduled to be conducted in different areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) every week. Consumers may also buy frozen meat at lower prices in 83 supermarket branches of Robinsons, 25 supermarket branches of Puregold, and 10 retail outlets of participating meat importers and traders. Recently, WalterMart’s North Edsa Supermarket also joined the program.
Everyone is encouraged to follow the DTI’s Consumer Care official social media accounts for announcements regarding the program. For consumer-related concerns and queries, send an email to ConsumerCare@dti.gov.ph or call the One-DTI (1-384) Hotline.
