Castelo said selling overpriced face masks was a form of profiteering, which is punishable with imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine ranging from P5,000 to P1 million under the Price Act. She added that retailers could not defy a prize freeze on face masks and medical supplies that was imposed by the DoH. Prices of N95 masks should range from P45 to P105, and disposable face masks from P1.10 to P8. The Manila Times will be accepting donations for those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. It initially dispatched 30 water tankers containing a total of 248 cubic meters of water to 19 evacuation centers in Batangas and Laguna.

Source: Manila Times January 15, 2020 17:03 UTC