PNP boosts market patrols as price freeze runs until April 30

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) will intensify nationwide monitoring of basic goods after manufacturers pledged to keep prices unchanged until April 30, as authorities vow to crack down on profiteering amid global oil shocks. In a statement on Thursday, PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police will increase their presence in markets and