DTI’s fantastical ‘noche buena’

DTI’s fantastical ‘noche buena’

Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque drew unnecessary flak last week when she made the tone-deaf suggestion that a Filipino family could have a “noche buena” meal for just P500, based on the price guide of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Roque’s suggestion immediately generated furious reactions from all sides, and for good reason. […]...Keep on reading: DTI’s fantastical ‘noche buena’

VP Sara Duterte says P500 not enough for Noche Buena

Vice President Sara Duterte rejected claims by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that P500 is sufficient for a Filipino family’s Noche Buena. Speaking to supporters in The Hague, Netherlands, Duterte said: “Hindi totoo yun, ma’am. Hindi totoo na kasya na ang Noche Buena sa 500 pesos”. She added, “Matagal na, na hindi kasya …