We have not even felt the sting of the Yuletide spirit and hardly has the season started its joyous celebration and here comes what seems to be a prelude to the Lenten season, the economic sufferings that can be brought out by the threat of unabated price increases. The inexorable threat of price increases has come at a time when the country is deep in dilemma caused by nature’s unceasing piece that devastated innumerable lives and properties. The public as well as the private sector have had more than enough of its share in assisting the people who are victims of the tragedy. Coupled with the selfless acts coming from friendly nations, it has somehow eased the sufferings and momentarily alleviated the pain and agony of the adversity brought about by Typhoon Yolanda.