MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 353, October 06, 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 of 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 commodities shall not be sold at more than the maximum selling prices for importers, wholesalers and retailers set opposite each:

FOODSTUFFS (IMPORTED)

Commodity Unit Importer's or producer's price Wholesale price Retail ceiling price
BEVERAGES:
Peter's Cocoa ....................... 48/4-oz. P16.75/cs. P18.18/cs. P0.42/ea.
Peter's Cocoa ....................... 24/8-oz. 15.78/cs. 17.13/cs. 0.80/ea.
CAKE FLOUR:
Swansdown Cake Flour ....................... 12/2 3/4# 12.43/cs 13.49/cs. 1.26/pkg.
DAIRY PRODUCTS:
Edam Cheese 40%, Baby Size Packed in Paraffin and Cellophane average net Weight 933 grams ....................... Case/12 25.58/cs. 27.76/cs. 2.59/ea.
Q. B. B. Butter Concentrate (Australian) ....................... 48/12-oz. 67.90/cs. 73.71/cs. 1.72/ea.
FISH CANNED:
Mexican Abalone ....................... 48/1-lb. 60.90/cs. 68.10/ea. 1.62/ea.
Squid Tall Tin ....................... 48/15-oz. 15.79/cs. 17.67/ea. 0.42/ea.
MEAT CANNED:
Chopped Ham ....................... 24/12-oz. 27.11/cs. 30.31/cs. 1.44/ea.
Chopped Treet Pork ....................... 24/12-oz. 23.39/cs. 26.16/cs. 1.24/ea.
Liverspread ....................... 48/3¼-oz. 14.87/cs. 16.63/cs. 0.40/ea.
Lunch Tongues ....................... 24/6-oz. 16.69/cs. 18.66/cs. 0.89/ea.
Sliced Dried Beef ....................... 48/5-oz. 70.92/cs. 79.29/cs. 1.88/ea.
Sliced Dried Beef ....................... 48/2½-oz. 39.87/cs. 44.58/cs. 1.06/ea.
Vienna Sausage (Libby's) ....................... 48/4-oz. 23.74/cs. 26.55/cs. 0.63/ea.
SOUPS CANNED:
(Net Contents 10 ½ to 11-oz.)
Asparagus ....................... Cs./48-tins 16.42/cs. 18.36/cs. 0.44/ea.
Beef with Vegetables ....................... Cs./48-tins 19.65/cs. 21.97/cs. 0.52/ea.
Chicken Noodle ....................... Cs./48-tins 19.65/cs. 21.97/cs. 0.52/ea.
Chicken with Rice ....................... Cs./48-tins 19.65/cs. 21.97/cs. 0.52/ea.
Cream of Chicken ....................... Cs./48-tins 19.65/cs. 21.97/cs. 0.52/ea.
Cream of Mushroom ....................... Cs./48-tins 19.65/cs. 21.97/cs. 0.52/ea.
Oxtail ....................... Cs./48-tins 16.42/cs. 18.36/cs. 0.44/ea.
Pepperpot .......................Cs./48-tins 16.42/cs. 18.36/cs. 0.44/ea.
Vegetable ....................... Cs./48-tins 16.42/cs. 18.36/cs. 0.44/ea.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (LOCAL) BUILDING BOARDS:
Asbestos Cement Board:
Sizes:
3/16" X 4' X 8' ....................... Each ....................... ₱6.85 ₱7.50
1/4" X 4' X 8' ....................... Each ....................... 8.95 10.00
LOCALLY MANUFACTURED NAILS WITH IMPORTED MATERIALS -
Common Wire Nails:
Belgian Wire (Material) -
Sizes: 1" to 1 3/4" ....................... Keg/100# P25.00/keg P26.00/keg P28.00/keg
0.63/kilo
2" to 2 3/4" ....................... Keg/100# 23.00/keg 24.00/keg 26.00/keg
0.58/kilo
3" up ....................... Keg/100# 22.00/keg 23.00/keg 25.00/keg
0.56/kilo
Finishing Nails:
Belgian Wire (Material) -
Sizes:
1" to 1 3/4" ....................... Keg/100# 28.00/keg 29.00/keg 31.00/keg
0.69/kilo
2" to 2 ½" ....................... Keg/100# 26.00/keg 27.00/keg 29.00/keg
0.65/kilo
3" up ....................... Keg/100# 25.00/keg 26./keg 28.00/keg
0.63/kilo
Common Wire Nails:
Japanese Wire (Material) -
Sizes:
1" to 1 3/4" ....................... Keg/100# 23.00/keg 24.00/keg 26.00/keg
0.58/kilo
2" to 2 3/4" ....................... Keg/100# 21.00/keg 22.00.keg 24.00/keg
0.54/kilo
3" up ....................... Keg/100# 20.00/keg 21.00/keg 23.00/keg
0.51/kilo
Finishing Wire Nails:
Japanese Wire (Material) -
Sizes:
1" to 1 3/4" ....................... Keg/100# 26.00/keg 27.00/keg 29.00/keg
0.65/kilo
2" to 2 ½" ....................... Keg/100# 24.00/keg 25.00/keg 27.00/keg
0.60/kilo
3" up ....................... Keg/100# 23.00/keg 24.00/keg 26.00/keg
0.58/kilo
SOIL PIPES AND FITTINGS:
Fittings Y's 6 x 6 ....................... Each ....................... P8.65 P9.60
Fittings Y's 6 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 6.45 7.15
Fittings Y's 4 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 3.80 4.20
Fittings Y's 4 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 2.70 3.00
Fittings Y's 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 1.85 2.05
Fittings Tees 6 x 6 ....................... Each ....................... 8.65 9.60
Fittings Tees 6 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 7.55 8.40
Fittings Tees 4 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 3.80 4.20
Fittings Tees 4 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 2.70 3.00
Fittings Tees 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 2.00 2.20
Fittings Bend 1/4 x 6" ....................... Each ....................... 6.50 7.20
Fittings Bend 1/6 x 6" ....................... Each ....................... 5.95 6.60
Fittings Bends 1/8 x 6" ....................... Each ....................... 3.75 4.15
Fittings Bend 1/4 x 4" ....................... Each ....................... 2.70 3.00
Fittings Bend 1/8 x 4" ....................... Each ....................... 2.25 2.50
Fittings Bend 1/6 x 4" ....................... Each ....................... 2.60 2.90
Fittings Bend 1/16 x 4" ....................... Each ....................... 2.00 2.20
Fittings Bend 1/4 x 2" ....................... Each ....................... 1.45 1.60
Fittings Bend 1/8 x 2" ....................... Each ....................... 1.30 1.45
Fittings Bend 1/6 x 2" ....................... Each ....................... 1.30 1.45
Fittings Bend 1/16 x 2" ....................... Each ....................... 1.10 1.20
Fittings Bend Long 1/4 x 4" ....................... Each ....................... 4.50 5.00
Fittings Bend Long 1/8 x 4" ....................... Each ....................... 3.60 4.00
Fittings Double Y's 4 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 7.55 8.40
Fittings Double Y's 4 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 5.40 6.00
Fittings Double Y's 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 3.25 3.60
Fittings Cross Tees 6 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 10.80 11.00
Fittings Cross Tees 4 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 7.00 7.80
Fittings Cross Tees 4 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 5.40 6.00
Fittings Cross Tees 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 3.25 3.60
Fittings R Trap 4 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 8.65 9.60
Fittings R Trap 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 3.25 3.60
Fittings P Trap 4 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 6.50 7.20
Fittings P Trap 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 3.25 3.60
Fittings Trap W/1/2/Hole 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 2.70 3.00
Fittings Double Hub 6 x 6 ....................... Each ....................... 4.30 4.80
Fittings Double Hub 4 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... 2.10 2.30
Fittings Double Hub 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 1.45 1.60
Fittings Reducer 6 x 4 ....................... Each ....................... ₱3.25 ₱3.60
Fittings Reducer 4 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 1.60 1.80
Fittings Topped Tees 2 x 2 ....................... Each ....................... 2.70 3.00
Fittings Topped Tees 2 x 1 1/2 ....................... Each ....................... 2.70 3.00
Fittings Topped Tees 2 x 1 1/4 ....................... Each ....................... 2.70 3.00
Fittings Clean Out 6" ....................... Each ....................... 4.85 5.40
Fittings Clean Out 4" ....................... Each ....................... 2.05 2.30
Fittings Clean Out 2" ....................... Each ....................... 1.00 1.10
Fittings S Trap 4" ....................... Each ....................... 7.55 8.40
S.H. Soil Pipe 6 x 5 ....................... Each ....................... 17.25 19.20
D.H. Soil Pipe 6 x 5 ....................... Each ....................... 18.60 20.65
S.H. Soil Pipe 4 x 5 ....................... Each ....................... 8.80 9.80
D.H. Soil Pipe 4 x 5 ....................... Each ....................... 9.15 10.20
S.H. Soil Pipe 2 x 5 ....................... Each ....................... 5.40 6.00
D.H. Soil Pipe 2 x 5 ....................... Each ....................... 5.95 6.60

Commodity

Unit
Importer's price
Wholesaler's price to shoemakers
SHOE MATERIALS:
Heeling Board: Size 41" x 25" ....................... Bundle Kilo P33.30 P36.69
0.60 0.66
Shoe Gore (Elastic): Width 2-1/2" .......................
Color: White ....................... Yard 2.06 2.27
Army Russet (Brown) ....................... Yard 2.22 2.45
Beige (Cream) ....................... Yard 2.22 2.45
Black ....................... Yard 2.06 2.27
Rubber Soling Slabs 12 Iron (Black)
Size: 36" X 36" ....................... Sheet 10.62 11.71
Composition Soling Slabs, Synthetic
Size: 36" x 36"-8 Iron ....................... Sheet 7.41 8.16
Finished Upper Leather Black (Diamond) Chrome ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.04 1.14
Buck Upper Leather:
Prime HM White ....................... Sq. Ft. 3.06 3.37
#1 HM White ....................... Sq. Ft. 2.81 3.09
#2 HM White ....................... Sq. Ft. 2.49 2.75
#3 HM White ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.87 2.06
#4 HM White ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.25 1.37
#4 HM White ....................... Sq. Ft. 0.78 0.86
Finished Upper Leather:
LM 4 White Elko ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.05 1.16
M 4 White Elko ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.05 1.16
M 4 White Elko ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.03 1.13
Finished Upper Leather Ivory Extremes 125 Sides #3M:
Color #289 ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.32 1.45
421 Sides #3M White ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.32 1.45
7 Sides #3M White ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.32 1.45
Finished Upper Leather:
Luxury Black Patent-
Large: CM & DXM ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.27 1.40
Luxury Black Patent DXM ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.29 1.42
Upper Leather For Shoes:
Colonial #200 White:
class="j"Grade D X H Velka Sides ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.05 1.15
D X H Velka Large ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.05 1.15
D X M Velka Kips ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.05 1.15
D X M Velka Sides ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.05 1.15
DM-Smooth Large ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.20 1.32
D X M Smooth Sides Sq. Ft. 1.08 1.19
D X M Smooth Large Sq. Ft. 1.08 1.19
Colonial No. 210 Red:
DM-Smooth Large ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.20 1.32
D X M Smooth Large ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.08 1.19
Leatherboard Undyed Back Plyhide embossed Buffalo Grain 54" wide Color: No. 600 Tan ....................... Yard 3.35 3.69
No. 775 Ginger ....................... Yard 3.35 3.69
Imitation Leather:
(Plastic Materials) 54" Wide Gauge 0.012" Color: Hollyberry, Jade Green, Ivory, Empire Blue, and Chartruse ....................... Yard 3.41 3.76
No. 100 Plykap Imitation Leather Dull Finish Smooth Grain 36" Wide Color:
No. 151 Waterlily ....................... Yard P1.79 P1.97
No. 197 Light Gray ....................... Yard P1.79 P1.97
Imitation Leather: (Calf Plastic) 43" Wide Gauge 0.020" ....................... Sq. Ft. 0.17 0.19
Color: Army Russet, Lipstick Red, Royal Blue, Sky Blue, Town Brown, Beige, Pink, White, Brown Wine and Powder Blue
Black ....................... Sq. Ft. 0.14 0.16
Imitation Leather: No. 110 Plykaf, Omega Grain Bright Glaze 36" Wide Color: London Tan, Brown, Waterlily Black ....................... Yard 2.03 2.24
Imitation Suediens, for Leather Shoes #33 Midnite Suedien ....................... Yard 3.06 3.38
Rubberized Piece Goods Plain Dull Style No. 135 Durakalf:
Colors: #35-L Waterlily ....................... Yard 1.67 1.84
#34-L Fawn ....................... Yard 1.67 1.84
#236-L Black ....................... Yard 1.67 1.84
#243-Y White ....................... Yard 1.67 1.84
White Buck Sides Betonia Label:
HM Weight
#3 ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.31 1.44
#4 ....................... Sq. Ft. 1.22 1.34
Quarterlining for Shoes:
No. 100 Plykaf, Dull Finish Smooth Grain 36" Wide ....................... Yard 1.52 1.68
No. 9 Plykaf, Bright Glaze, Omega Grain 36" Wide ....................... Yard 1.84 2.03
(Imitation Leather) #15 Kafsted Very bright smooth Black ....................... Yard 1.74 1.91
Black Full Heels, Size 6/8" Plymouth Design, 8 Nail ....................... Pair 0.26 0.28
Holes Size: 9/10, 10/11 & 11/12
Junior Heels 3/8" Black, Size 14 ....................... Doz. Pair 1.66 1.83
Qualitex Cotton Shoe Thread Glaze Finished, 6000 yds./spool Color: White, Black and Mahogany #30 ....................... Spool 4.51 4.97
"Armed" Brand King Spool Glazed Cotton Sewing Thread, 6000 yds. spool-
Color: Black ....................... Spool 4.65 5.13
White ....................... Spool 4.59 5.06
Mahogany ....................... Spool 4.65 5.13
Passaic Cotton Shoe Thread:
Sizes: 6, 7, 8, 12, & 14 Cord ....................... Pound 3.02 3.33
Sole Leather Bends #142 Wolf Brand TR9 ....................... Kilo 4.16 4.59
Synthetic Composition Men's Sole 12 Iron Style #1215
Black: Sizes: 7, 8, & 9 ....................... Pair 0.95 1.04
Brown: Sizes: 7, 8, & 9 ....................... Pair 1.15 1.27
Leather Sole:
TR Joppa Bends 9 Iron up ....................... Kilo 4.38 4.83
Heavy Joppa Butts ....................... Kilo 1.90 2.09
Sole Leather Bellies Falcon #822 1st Selection ....................... Kilo 2.32 2.46
Leather Inner Sole: 50-G up S
7/11 Sole ....................... Pair 0.87 0.96
50 BT 7/11 Sole ....................... Pair 0.87 0.96
Men's Fibre Moulded Counter:
Sizes: 0, 1, 2, or 3 ....................... 100 Pairs 11.62 12.81
Men's Welt Counter:
Sizes: Small, Medium or Large ....................... 100 Pairs 12.17 13.41
Shoe Strings:
Sizes: #324, 27" Long White or Mahogany ....................... Gross 1.62 1.78
#440, 27" Long White, Mahogany or Blk ....................... Gross 2.29 2.52
#440, 36" Long White or Mahogany ....................... Gross 2.90 3.19
#440, 40" Long White or Mahogany ....................... Gross 3.20 3.53
#526, 40" Long White or Mahogany ....................... Gross 4.11 4.53
Rubber Cement:
6/1 Gal. Tin #53 ....................... Gal. 3.82 4.20
5/1 Gal. Tin #53 ....................... Gal. 3.82 4.20
Shoe Cement #234 ....................... Gal. 11.99 13.21
Black Kid Dressing Packed:
38/squat Quart Tins/cs. ....................... Gal. 12.59 13.88
40/squat Quart Tins/cs. ....................... Gal. 12.59 13.88
Hand Shoe Tacks:
Sizes: #2 ½ ....................... Pound 0.72 0.79
#3 ....................... Pound 0.65 0.72
#4 ....................... Pound 0.61 0.67
Nickled Snap Fastener For Shoes
#D1934 ....................... Gross 1.71 1.89
Plastic Belting, Looping and Buckles:
1" Belting 20 ft./lb ....................... Pound 2.11 2.33
1/2" Looping 60 ft./lb ....................... Pound 2.11 2.33
1" Buckle 250 W/gilt Prong ....................... Gross 7.65 8.43
Plastic Sheeting, First Quality
Size: 54" Wide Gauge 12 ....................... Yard 2.94 3.24
TEXTILES (IMPORTED)

Commodity

Width
Unit
Importer's price
Wholesaler's price
Retail ceiling price
Coco Blanco 64/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard P0.94 P1.03 P1.19
Coco Blanco 68/72 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.03 1.13 1.31
Coco Blanco 80/80 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.10 1.21 1.39
Coco Crudo 5.00 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.60 0.66 0.76
Coco Crudo 4.00 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.73 0.81 0.93
Coco Crudo 3.25 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.80 0.88 1.01
Cotonia 3.45 ....................... 28/36" Yard 0.76 0.84 0.97
Cotonia 2.50 ....................... 30" Yard 1.03 1.13 1.31
Broadcloth de Color 80/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.92 1.02 1.17
Broadcloth de Color 64/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.86 0.95 1.10
Broadcloth de Color 112/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.01 1.12 1.29
Broadcloth 136/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.28 1.41 1.63
Broadcloth 136/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.26 1.39 1.61
Nansu Blanco 80/80 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.11 1.23 1.42
Nansu Blanco 68/72 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.03 1.13 1.31
Batista Blanco 88/80 ....................... 39/40" Yard 1.25 1.37 1.58
Percales 60/48 to 64/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.98 1.08 1.25
Percales 68/72 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.10 1.21 1.39
Percales 80/80 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.20 1.32 1.52
Shirtings or Pajamas 68/48 to 64/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.96 1.06 1.23
Shirtings or Pajamas 68/72 to 80/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.10 1.21 1.39
Shirtings or Pajamas 80/80 to 100/60 ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.20 1.32 1.52
Printed Piques ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.43 1.57 1.82
Piques de Color ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.20 1.32 1.52
Piques Blanco ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.15 1.26 1.46
Printed Waffle ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.53 1.21 1.94
Waffle de Color ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.40 1.54 1.78
Waffle Blanco ....................... 35/36" Yard 1.36 1.50 1.73
Indian Head, Blanco ....................... 36" Yard 1.49 1.65 1.90
Indian Head, Colores Rajos ....................... 36" Yard 1.79 1.98 2.28
Indian Head, Medianes y Oscuros ....................... 36" Yard 1.99 2.20 2.54
Dril Blanco ....................... 29/30" Yard 1.49 1.65 1.90
Blue Chambray 3.90/4.00 ....................... 36" Yard 1.03 1.13 1.31
Faust Suitings ....................... 27" Yard 1.16 1.28 1.48
Nehesco Suitings ....................... 28" Yard 1.26 1.39 1.61
KHAKI WEST POINT:
Army Twill Single Ply ....................... 35/36" Yard 2.06 2.27 2.62
Army Twill 2 X 2 ....................... 35/36" Yard 3.16 3.48 4.01
Army Twill Single Ply ....................... 41/42" Yard 2.39 2.64 3.04
Army Twill 2 X 2 ....................... 41/42" Yard 3.82 4.21 4.86
Army Twill De Luxe 2 X 2 ....................... 35/36" Yard 3.49 3.84 4.44
Army Twill De Luxe 2 X 2 ....................... 41/42" Yard 3.82 4.21 4.86
MAONG:
Denims 2.20 ....................... 29/30" Yard 1.28 1.41 1.63
Denims 2.45 ....................... 29/30" Yard 1.17 1.29 1.49
Denims 3.00 ....................... 29/30" Yard 1.07 1.18 1.36
Franela de Color 4.75 ....................... 35/36" Yard 0.94 1.03 1.19

Section 2. Any commodity not included in any previous Executive Order fixing ceiling prices and issued by authority of Republic Act No. 509 or in this Order, the size and specification of which are the same as those of the foregoing shall have the same ceiling price.

Section 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.1a⍵⍴h!1

Done in the City of Manila, this 6th day of October, 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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