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Vendors say Noche Buena costs P800; Palace insists P500 still enough

A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and IndustryPhoto by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE
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A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and IndustryPhoto by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and IndustryPhoto by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and IndustryPhoto by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and IndustryPhoto by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and IndustryPhoto by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and IndustryPhoto by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry.
A market vendor assists shoppers buying Noche Buena ingredients at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday, 4 December 2025. Vendors estimate that a complete Noche Buena set for a family of four now costs at least ₱800, even as Malacañang maintains that ₱500 is enough for a holiday meal, citing figures from the Department of Trade and Industry.Photo by Analy Labor for DAILY TRIBUNE

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