DIGOS CITY –– A businessman in Davao City was arrested by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group after he was caught selling overpriced rice on Friday afternoon, April 24. Major Milgrace Driz, Davao CIDG chief, identified the suspect as Monrico Montilla Abarico, a resident of Toril district in Davao City and sells in the public market. DTI’s price freeze order set the price of rice at P45 per kilo. Driz said the suspect was now held at Toril police station while they are preparing the case against Abarico. Authorities urged the public to report the selling of overpriced products while the country is facing the health crisis brought by the coronavirus disease.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 25, 2020 09:50 UTC