The Quezon City Government has shared an advisory from the Department of Agriculture’s Bantay Presyo program detailing the prevailing retail prices of cigarettes in selected outlets across the National Capital Region as of June 20, 2026. This price update helps Quezon City residents stay informed about the current market rates for cigarettes, allowing them to make informed purchasing decisions and report any overpricing to protect consumer rights. The advisory provides specific price-per-pack data for cigarettes sold in the NCR. Residents are encouraged to report any irregular prices through the DA Bantay Presyo channels using hashtags like #BantayPresyoWatch.
Background
The DA Bantay Presyo is a government price monitoring initiative led by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry to curb overpricing and protect consumers across the Philippines. It regularly publishes data on prevailing prices for various goods, including agricultural products and, as shown here, tobacco products.