Prices of Water, Basic Goods Stable Amid Looming Super El Niño, DTI Says
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that prices and supplies of basic and prime commodities, including bottled water, remain stable despite the looming effects of a 'Super El Niño,' urging the public not to panic.
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