Manila, Oct. 1 -- A 60-day price freeze is now in place for basic commodities in Cebu to protect residents affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake Tuesday night.

This, after the Cebu Provincial Board declared a state of calamity Wednesday.

In a press release, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said its monitoring teams have been deployed to inspect markets, verify prices, and ensure an adequate supply of goods.

"The enforcement is aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to fully mobilize all government efforts for the relief and rescue of affected residents," it said.

DTI urged the public to report any violation by sending messages to ReportToSec@dti.gov.ph or calling its hotline, 1-DTI (1-384).

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