Manila, June 5 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to make sure that the price of school supplies is reasonable and affordable, Malacanang said Thursday.

The DTI, upon Marcos' directive, released a comprehensive guide to enable the consumers to know the price of school items they need for the upcoming academic year, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire said in a press briefing.

"Iniutos ng Pangulo sa DTI na siguraduhin na naaayon ang mga school supplies sa tamang presyo (The President ordered the DTI to ensure the right price of school supplies)," Castro said.

"Mabilis na aksiyon ang nais ng Pangulo para mabantayan at mapanatiling abot...