By virtue of the powers vested in me by Section 3 of Republic Act No. 509, entitled œAn 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 #	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	48/3 -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	48/2 -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 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		P6.85	P7.50
 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 	Keg/100#	P25.00/keg	P26.00/keg	P28.00/keg 0.63/kilo
2 to 2  	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 	Keg/100#	28.00/keg	29.00/keg	31.00/keg 0.69/kilo
2 to 2 	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 	Keg/100#	23.00/keg	24.00/keg	26.00/keg 0.58/kilo
2 to 2  	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 	Keg/100#	26.00/keg	27.00/keg	29.00/keg 0.65/kilo
2 to 2 	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
SHOE MATERIALS:
Heeling Board: Size 41 x 25	Bundle Kilo	P33.30 0.60	P36.69 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:
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 Color: Army Russet, Lipstick Red, Royal Blue, Sky Blue, Town Brown, Beige, Pink, White, Brown Wine and Powder Blue	Sq. Ft.	0.17	0.19
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 Holes Size: 9/10, 10/11 & 11/12	Pair	0.26	0.28
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
œArmed  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	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

SEC. 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.

SEC. 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.

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.


By the President:
(SGD.) TEODORO EVANGELISTA
Executive Secretary