Executive Order No. 343

MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 343, August 14, 1950 ]

FIXING THE CEILING PRICES OF COMMODITIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

By virtue of the powers vested in me by section 3 of Republic Act No. 509, entitled “An Act declaring national policy, authorizing the President of the Philippines for a limited period to fix ceiling prices of commodities and to promulgate rules and regulations regarding prices commodities to effectuate such policy, and authorizing the appropriation of a certain sum for the purpose,” and upon the recommendation of the Price Administration Board, I, ELPIDIO QUIRINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:

Section 1. The following essential commodities shall not be sold at more than the maximum selling prices for importers, wholesalers and retailers set opposite each:

FOODSTUFF (IMPORTED)

COMMODITY Unit Importer’s or Producer’s Price Wholesale Price Retail Ceiling Price
MILK POWDERED:
Nido .............. 12/1# ₱18.80/cs. ₱20.00/cs. ₱1.80/ea.
Nespray .............. 12/1# 18.80/cs. 20.00/cs. 1.80/ea.
Golden State .............. 12/1# 16.05/cs. 17.05/cs. 1.55/ea.
Sanalac .............. 12/1# 16.05/cs. 17.05/cs. 1.55/ea.

COMMODITY

Unit
Importer's or Producer's Price
Wholesale Price
Retail Ceiling Price
BEVERAGES:
Coffee Roasted:
Ben Hur .............. 24/1# 48.30/cs. 52.30/cs. 2.40/ea.
(LOCALLY PREPARED W/ IMPORTED COFFEE BEANS)
PACKED IN TIN:
Roasted Brand .............. 1-1b. 1.85/ea. 2.00/ea. 2.20/ea.
Alca Brand .............. 1-1b. 1.85/ea. 2.00/ea. 2.20/ea.
King’s Brand .............. 1-1b. 1.85/ea. 2.00/ea. 2.20/ea.
TEA:
Black Tender Leaf Tea Balls .............. 2-doz./ctn. 8 ct. 2.75/doz. 2.95/doz. 0.28/ctn.
Black Tender Leaf Tea Balls .............. doz/ctn. 48ct. 13.80/doz. 14.95/doz. 1.40/ctn.
Black Tender Leaf Tea Balls .............. 100-pkg./100 ct. 21.30/M 23.15/M 0.05/2 tea balls
FISH CANNED:
Sardines S&W Brand in Tomato Sauce, Oval .............. 48/15-oz. 22.15/cs. 24.10/cs. 0.55/ea.
Sardines S&W Brand in Tomato Sauce, Oval .............. 48/8-oz. 16.40/cs. 17.50/cs. 0.40/ea.

Sardines S&W Brand in Tomato Sauce, Oval .............. 48/8-oz. 15.50/cs. 16.80/cs. 0.39/ea.
Sardines S&W Brand in Tomato Sauce, Oval .............. 48/8-oz. 13.45/cs. 14.60/cs. 0.35/ea.
Sardines in Tomato Sauce Tall Round Tin (Buffet) .............. 48/8-oz. 10.85/cs. 11.60/cs. 0.28/ea.
Sardines in Tall Round Tin .............. 100/5-oz. 19.15/cs. 20.80/cs. 0.23/ea.
FLOUR:
Softasilk Cake Flour .............. 12/44-oz. 11.25/cs. 12.25/cs. 1.15/ea.
Gold Medal Enriched Flour .............. 25/2# 10.90/cs. 11.85/cs. 0.58/ea.
Gold Medal Enriched Flour .............. 10/5# 9.70/cs. 10.50/cs. 1.18ea.
Gold Medal Enriched Flour .............. 5/10# 9.30/cs. 10.10/cs. 2.25/ea.
BAKING POWDER:
Royal Brand .............. 16-doz./2-oz. 2.60/doz. 2.80/doz. 0.25/ea.
Royal Brand .............. 4-doz./8-oz. 5.40/doz. 5.85/doz. 0.55/ea.
Fleischmanns Brand .............. 4/10# 19.50/cs. 21.20/cs. 5.95/ea.
Crescent Brad .............. 6/10# 25.90/cs. 28.00/cs. 5.20/ea.
Fleischmanns Brand .............. 24/2 65.30/cs. 67.95/cs. 3.00/ea.
DAIRY PRODUCTS:
Red Shield Fresh Butter (USA) .............. 60/1# 102.25/cs. 111.15/cs. 2.07/1#
DAIRY PRODUCTS:
Golden State Grade AA Fresh Butter (U.S.A.) .............. 60/1# 111.90/cs. 121.65/cs. 2.27/1#
Golden State American Process Cheese(U.S.A.) .............. 6/5# 31.15/cs. 33.80/cs. 6.30/5#
Golden State Swiss American Process Cheese(U.S.A.) .............. 6/5# 33.40/cs. 36.30/cs. 6.78/5#
Dairyherd Australian Pure Greamery Butter in tin .............. 48/12-oz. 51.35/cs. 55.80/cs. 1.30/1#
Dairy Australian Processed Cheddar Cheese in tin .............. 48/12-oz. 38.80/cs. 36.70/cs. 0.85/ea.
OTHER PRODUCTS:
Peanut Butter, S & W Brand .............. 24/16-oz. 24.05/cs. 27.85/cs. 1.35/bottle
Peanut Butter, S & W Brand .............. 24/8-oz. 12.80/cs. 14.40/cs. 0.70/bottle
Coffee (Raw) Beans 2/3’s .............. Bag/132# 118.10/bag 128.35/cs. 2.40/kilo

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (IMPORTED)

COMMODITY
Unit
Wholesale Price
Retail Ceiling Price
GALVANIZED IRON SHEETS
Gauges and Sizes:
Gauge No. 30 X 32” X 6’ Corr. .............. Sheet ₱3.38 ₱3.75
” 30 X 32” X 7’ “ .............. “ 3.94 4.37
” 30 X 32” X 8’ “ .............. “ 4.50 5.00
” 30 X 32” X 9’ “ .............. “ 5.07 5.63
” 30 X 32” X 10’ “ .............. “ 5.63 6.25
” 30 X 3” X 8’ Plain .............. “ 4.50 5.00
Gauge No. 28 X 32” X 6’ Corr. .............. “ 3.74 4.15
” 28 X 32” X 7’ “ .............. “ 4.37 4.85
” 28 X 32” X 8’ “ .............. “ 5.00 5.55
” 28 X 32” X 9’ “ .............. “ 5.63 6.25
” 28 X 32” X 10’ “ .............. “ 6.26 6.95
” 28 X 3” X 8’ Plain .............. “ 5.00 5.55
Gauge No. 26 X 32” X 6’ Corr. .............. “ 4.05 4.50
” 26 X 32” X 7’ “ .............. “ 4.73 5.25
” 26 X 32” X 8’ “ .............. “ 5.40 6.00
” 26 X 32” X 9’ “ .............. “ 6.08 6.75
” 26 X 32” X 10’ “ .............. “ 6.75 7.50
” 26 X 3” X 8’ Plain .............. “ 5.40 6.00
Gauge No. 24 X 32” X 6’ Corr. .............. “ 5.04 5.60
” 24 X 32” X 7’ “ .............. “ 5.85 6.50
” 24 X 32” X 8’ “ .............. “ 6.75 7.50
” 24 X 32” X 9’ “ .............. “ 7.56 8.40
” 24 X 32” X 10’ “ .............. “ 8.42 9.35
” 23 X x” X 8’ Plain .............. “ 6.75 7.50
ALUMINUM SHEETS (U.S.A.):
Sizes:
Gauge No. 016 X 26” X 6’ Corr. .............. Sheet 2.95 3.25
“. 016 X 26” X 7’ “ .............. “ 3.42 3.80
“. 016 X 26” X 8’ “ .............. “ 3.78 4.20
“. 016 X 26” X 9’ “ .............. “ 4.50 5.00
“. 016 X 26” X 10’ “ .............. “ 4.92 5.47
“. 016 X 26” X 12’ “ .............. “ 5.85 6.50
DURALMIN (ALUMINUM) SHEETS: (JAPANESE)
Sizes:
Gauge No. 019 X 26” X 6’ Corr. .............. Sheet 2.95 3.25
” 019 X 26” X 7’ “ .............. “ 3.42 3.80
” 019 X 26” X 8’ “ .............. “ 3.78 4.20
” 019 X 26” X 9’ “ .............. “ 4.50 5.00

” 019 X 26” X 10’ “ .............. “ 4.92 5.47
GALVANIZED IRON ROOFING NAILS:
Sizes:
1-1/2” X 6 BWG .............. Kilo 0.90 1.00
2” X 8 BWG .............. “ 0.90 1.00
GALVANIZED PLAIN WIRE-100-Lbs. ROLL:
Sizes:
No. 6/8 .............. Roll 20.25 22.50
No. 10 .............. “ 20.70 23.00
No. 12 .............. “ 22.50 25.00
No. 14 .............. “ 23.40 26.00
No. 16/17 .............. “ 24.30 27.00
GALVANIZED PLAIN WIRE-100-Lbs. ROLL:
Sizes:
No. 18/19 .............. Roll ₱24.30 ₱27.00
No. 20 .............. “ 25.20 28.00
No. 22 .............. “ 36.00 40.00
REINFORCING MILD STEEL BARS (COMMERCIAL QUALITY) PLAIN ROUND, ROUND CORRUGATED, SQUARE AND SQUARE DEFORMED:
Sizes:
3/8” X 30’ to 40’ .............. Kilo 0.27 0.30
3/4” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.26 0.29
5/8?” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.26 0.29
1/2” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.26 0.29
7/8” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.26 0.29
1” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.25 0.28
MACHINE BOLTS AND NUTS
Belgian:
Sizes:
1/2” X 7” to 10” .............. Kilo 0.58 0.65
5/8” X 8” to 16” .............. “ 0.57 0.60
U.S.A.
Sizes:
1/2” X 7” to 10” .............. “ 0.80 0.90
3/4” X 5” to 7” .............. “ 0.63 0.70
METAL LATH: RED TOP PAINTED COPPER-
Sizes:
24” X 96” (1.75#/sq. yd.) .............. Each 1.53 1.70
27” X 96” (2.5#sq. yd.) .............. “ 1.90 2.10
REINFORCING MILD STEEL FLAT BARS:
Sizes:
2-1/2” X 1/4” X 19/21” .............. Kilo 0.28 0.31
2” X 3/8” X 19/21” .............. “ 0.28 0.31
REINFORCING MILD STEEL ANGLE BARS:
Sizes:
3/4” X 3/4” 1/8” .............. Kilo 0.33 0.37
1” X 1” 1/8” .............. “ 0.32 0.35
1” X 1” 3/16” .............. “ 0.32 0.35
REINFORCING STEEL BARS, PLAIN ROUND, ROUND CORRUGATED, SQUARE AND SQUARE DEFORMED, CONFORMED U.S.A. STANDARD SPECIFICATION,
NEW BILLET STEEL ASTM A-15-39:
Sizes
3/8” X 30’ to 40’ .............. Kilo 0.33 0.37
3/4” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.30 0.33
5/8” X 30” to 40’ .............. “ 0.30 0.33
1/2” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.27 0.30
7/8” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.26 0.29
1” X 30’ to 40’ .............. “ 0.25 0.28
PLUMBING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: WATERCLOSETS-
Special Class:
F-2030 “Standard
K-3655EB “Kohler” Set 153.00 170.00
Syphon Jet Close-Coupled White V.C. Complete with white seat and cover and 3/8” C.P. Supply Pipe
First Class:
K-3705 “Kohler”
F-2100 “Standard”
S-42 “Richmond
Closed coupled reverse Trap White V. C. complete with white seat cover and C.P. Supply Pipe Set 90.00 100.00
K-3715 “Kohler”
F-2115 “Standard”
Closed coupled Washdown White V.C. compelte with white seat cover and 3/8” C.P. Supply Pipe

K-3750 “Kohler”
F-2186 “Standard”
S-40 “Richmond” Set 81.00 90.00
Washdown Low Tank, Elbow Type, White V.C. complete with white seat and cover 3/8” N.F. Supply to floor
Second Class:
High Watercloset Combination Complete with fittings Set 69.20 76.90
LAVATORIES-
Special Class:
F-1158ST b”Standard”
K-1600A “Kohler”
22” X 18” White VC Complete W/C.P. Combination Supply and Pop-up drain fitting and 1 1/4 ” C.P. P-trap and C.P. Legs with Towel Bar Set 144.00 160.00
First Class:
P-3865 “Standard”
K-2830 “Kohler”
20” X 18” Cast Iron white Enamel Complete W/C.P. Compression Lavatory faucets and 1 1/4 S.N. P-trap with P.O. Plug and China and Rubber stopper Set 59.00 66.10
P-4205 “Standard”
K-2880 “Kohler”
17” X 19” C.I. White enameled, Complete W/C.P. Compression Lavatory faucets and 1 1/4 S. N. P-trap W/P.O. Plug and Chain and rubber stopper Set 58.85 65.40
Kitchen Sinks-
First Class:
Complete W/fitting K-5570 Strainer
Size: 42” X 25” ..................... Set 147.50 163.90
Second Class:
Enamel Iron AR Sink W/K-9107 Strainer
Sizes:24” X 16” ..................... Set 31.50 35.00
30” X18” ..................... “ 39.60 44.00
GALVANIZED PIPES-
Sizes in diameter:
1” X 21” ..................... Per Length 0.95 11.05
1-1/4” X 21” ..................... ” “ 13.50 15.00
1-1/2” X 21” ..................... ” “ 14.40 16.00
2” X 21” ..................... ” “ 21.35 23.70
GALVANIZED FITTINGS:
Elbows 1/2” 90 deg. ..................... Each 0.32 0.35
” 3/4P “ ..................... “ 0.42 0.45
” 1” “ ..................... “ 0.55 0.62
” 1-1/4” “ ..................... “ 1.00 1.10
” 1-1/2” “ ..................... “ 1.15 1.30
” 2” “ ..................... “ 1.50 1.65
1/2” Street ..................... “ 0.43 0.48
Nipples 1/2” X 4 ..................... “ 0.19 0.21
Nipples 1/2” X 3 ..................... “ 0.16 0.18
Tees 1/2” ..................... “ 0.43 0.48
Tees 3/4” ..................... “ 0.60 0.67
Tees 1” ..................... “ 0.80 0.88
Tees 1-1/2” ..................... “ 1.55 1.70
Tees 2” ..................... “ 1.98 2.20
SOIL PIPES AND FITTINGS:
Sizes:
2” X 5’ SH ..................... Each 5.40 6.00
4” X 5’ SH ..................... “ 8.80 9.80
2” X 1/4’ Bend ..................... “ 1.45 1.60
4” X 1/4’ “ ..................... “ 2.70 3.00
2” X 1/8’ “ ..................... “ 1.30 1.45
4” X 1/4’ “ ..................... “ 2.25 2.50
2” X San Tees ..................... “ 2.00 2.20
2” X San Tees ..................... “ 3.80 4.20
4” X 2” San Tees ..................... “ 2.70 3.00
2” Y’s ..................... “ 1.85 2.05
4” X 2” Y’s ..................... “ 2.70 3.00
2” P Traps ..................... “ 3.25 3.60
6” SH ..................... “ 17.25 19.20
2” DH ..................... “ 5.95 6.60
4” DH ..................... “ 9.15 10.20
6” DH ..................... “ 18.60 20.65
6” X 1/8 Bend ..................... “ 3.75 4.15
2” X DH (Ftgs.) ..................... “ 1.45 1.60
4” X DH (Ftgs.) ..................... “ 2.10 2.30
6” X 4” Y’s ..................... “ 3.80 4.20
6” X 4” Y’s ..................... “ 6.45 7.15
6” X 6” Y’s ..................... “ 8.65 9.60
WATER METER:
With Straight Copper Connections-
Sizes:
1/2” Diameter ..................... Each 38.00 42.00
3/4” “ ..................... “ 58.50 65.00
1” “ ..................... “ 81.00 90.00
PLAIN WHITE GLAZE TILES:
Sizes:
6” X 6” X 1/4” (Wall) ..................... Each 0.24 0.27
CORPORATION COCK:
Sizes:
1/2” Diameter ..................... Each 38.00 42.00
3/4” “ ..................... “ 58.50 65.00
1” “ ..................... “ 81.00 90.00
PLAIN WHITE GLAZE TILES:
Size:
6” X 6” X 1/4” (Wall) ..................... Each 0.24 0.27
CORPORATION COCK:
Sizes:
1/2” (Brass) ..................... Each 2.45 2.70
3/4” ..................... “ 3.55 3.95
1” “ ..................... “ 5.30 5.90
Building boards:
DOUGHLAS FIT PLYWOOD (U.S.A.)
Sizes:
1/4” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... Each 7.90 8.75
3/8” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... “ 10.40 11.55
1/2” X 4’ X8’ ..................... “ 12.85 14.25
IVORY CANEX INSULATION BOARD:
Sizes:
1/2” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... Each 6.55 7.30
5/16” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... “ 5.55 6.20
HOMOSOTE WALLBOARD
Size:
1/2” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... Each 8.30 9.20
CHAPCO BOARD
Size:
1/8” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... Each 5.85 6.50
SIMPSON INSULATION BOARD:
Sizes:
3/8” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... Each 4.95 5.50
1/2” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... “ 6.00 6.70
FIR-TEX WHITE KOTE:
Sizes:
3/8” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... Each 5.25 5.80
1/2” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... “ 6.60 7.35
ASBESTOS CEMENT BOARD:
Size:
3/16” X 4’ X 8’ ..................... Each 4.90 5.45
OTHER MATERIALS:
Cement (Japanese) bag of 45 kilos ..................... Bag 3.15 3.50

Section 2. The ceiling prices for Importers, Wholesalers and Retailers of Sanka Coffee, fixed in Executive Order No. 331, is hereby revised as follows:

Commodity Unit Importer’s or Producer’s Price Wholesale Price Retail Ceiling Price
COFFEE TOASTED:
Sanka .............. 12/1# ₱26.95/cs. ₱29.15/cs. ₱2.72/ea.

Section 3. Any commodity not included in this list the size and specification of which are the same as those of the foregoing shall have the same ceiling price.

Section 4. An importer who sells to a wholesaler any of the construction materials specified in this Order, for Which no importer’s prices are fixed herein, shall allow the latter a minimum margin of profit equivalent to 10 per cent over and above the landed cost of the commodity sold.

Section 5. This Order shall take effect upon its promulgation.1a⍵⍴h!1

Done in the City of Manila, this 14th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the fifth.

(SGD.) ELPIDIO QUIRINO
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(SGD.) TEODORO EVANGELISTA
Executive Secretary

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