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As Brosas also points out, “instead of asking consumers to control their purchases, it is the government’s responsibility to provide concrete solutions to address high prices. This should be the priority instead of pushing proposals that have nothing to do with the hunger pangs of the poor.” And timing is of the essence. Consumers have been suffering from high prices for too long. Lawmakers need to act on the proposed bill with dispatch. It will be a fitting Christmas gift, especially to those who badly need a respite from surging consumer prices.