The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is expected to order retailers today not to raise the prices of sugar-sweetened beverages until January 15 as old stocks should not be affected by the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (Train).

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez told reporters that softdrink companies are confirming with his department the volume of stocks left with distributors and retailers.

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