Marcos to Cabinet: Keep prices affordable
The Manila Times · 11/7/2026, 12:12:00 AM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday directed the Cabinet to keep prices of basic goods affordable, ensure safe and convenient travel, and protect workers’ rights and benefits.The president issued the directive to 10 ad interim officials who took their oath Friday, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino Cayetano said.They are Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, Health Secretary Edwin Mercado, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna, Tourism Secretary Maria Bernardita Mathay, Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon, Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon, and Philippine Space Agency Director Gay Jane Perez.Marcos urged the officials to prioritize programs that reflect the administration’s commitment to making Christmas more affordable, convenient and meaningful for every Filipino.Recto said the president is focused on helping Filipino families celebrate Christmas with less worry over rising prices and the cost of daily necessities.Recto said the administration will sustain efforts to keep essential goods, particularly food and other basic household needs,…