MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation has been ordered by Justices Secretary Guevarra to investigate whether some groups have manipulated the prices of meat products and other foodstuffs.
According to the department order from Guevarra signed on Monday, NBI Officer-in-Charge Eric Distor is given the authority to conduct an investigation and case build-up on the said matter, especially after a public outcry over high prices of meat and other grocery items in Metro Manila amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distor and NBI are directed to submit a report within 30 days.
“In the interest of the service and pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10867 […] the…
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