The prices of commodities continue to soar. Rice is now 50 Pesos a ganta (about 2 lbs.), mongo beans about 45 Pesos a ganta. One small chicken is 25 Pesos ($12.00) and one egg is 2 Pesos ($1.00). A cup and saucer costs 40 Pesos ($20.00) ad one medium size platter is 35 Pesos ($17.00). Three yards of 100% cotton fabric costs 650 Pesos ($350.00). Prewar value of 2 Pesos was $1.00.
