Unopened and in their sealed containers or packaging, these items can be kept in the pantry and do not need refrigeration.

The food crisis was largely a result of the sharp hike in the price of crude oil in 1973, as a consequence of the combined actions taken by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries or OPEC.

DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the agency is forecasting a drop in prices of pork, fish, vegetables, and rice.

South Carolina residents are being urged to prepare for expected winter weather and extreme cold in the coming days.