MMDA to monitor SRP compliance in all Metro Manila markets

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) intends to inspect all Metro Manila markets to monitor the vendors’ compliance with the suggested retail prices (SRP).

“Nakipag-ugnayan po ang Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), ang Metro Manila Council (MMC), at MMDA sa pag-inspeksyon ng mga palengke at titignan po kung sinusunod nila ang mga suggested retail prices (SRP),” MMDA spokesperson Melissa Carunungan said at the public briefing on Friday.

Carunungan said two retailers were caught selling onions at high prices during the inspection at the Agora Market in San Juan City and were given a notice of violation.

“At sa pag-iikot tinitignan din kung naglalagay po ang retailers ng price tag sa bawat produkto," she said.

Moreover, MMDA will coordinate with Metro Manila local government units (LGU) to inspect all wet markets in the metropolis.

"Ang pag-inspeksyon ay gagawin po sa lahat ng palengke sa buong Metro Manila, makikipag-ugnayan ang MMDA sa lahat ng LGUs para ikutin ang lahat ng palengke para maprotektahan ang ating mga consumers," said Carunungan.

"'Pag may hindi susunod sa tamang presyo, ire-report po namin sa Department of Agriculture (DA) pag agricultural products o Department of Trade and Industry kapag processed goods po,” she added.—AOL, GMA Integrated News