With tensions in the Middle East pushing global oil prices higher, Filipinos are bracing for another wave of price increases. And while fuel hikes often grab the headlines, everyday essentials like vegetables, fruits, and other food items can also fluctuate — leaving many shoppers wondering if they’re paying the right price at the palengke. One Filipino developer decided to do something about that uncertainty with his own app, AnoMura.

AnoMura, a simple price tracker for essentials

Meet AnoMura, a simple tool that lets users check current food, gas, and EV electricity prices so they can shop with a better sense of what things should cost. The project was created by developer Geian Denorte, who says the idea had been sitting with him for years before he finally managed to bring it to life.

“AnoMura has actually been a dream project of mine since the pandemic,” Geian told 8List.ph. “I’ve always wanted to build a tool that helps Filipinos track food prices, but back then I didn’t have the right skillset to ship it properly.”

He said he tried building the project multiple times over the years but never reached a version he was satisfied with. That changed recently, when new technology made it easier to develop the platform. “It was only recently, with modern tools like AI, that I was finally able to build and ship it — and fast,” he said.

AnoMura

Like many good ideas, AnoMura started with a very relatable problem: a confusing trip to the palengke. “I went to the palengke to buy gulay and prutas, and I felt like I was being scammed on prices. I don’t go to the palengke frequently, so I had no idea what things should cost anymore,” Geian explained.

Without a reference point, even something as common as bargaining became difficult.

While searching for price references online, Geian discovered that the Department of Agriculture actually publishes daily food price data, but it’s buried in downloadable documents. So he decided to transform that data into something easier to navigate. AnoMura essentially takes the publicly available price information and presents it in a simpler, more accessible format. You can whip out your phone at the grocery store and compare prices!

Initially, the tool was just for his own household. But when friends and family loved it, he decided to post it online. Things escalated quickly after he shared AnoMura on the Quarantine Tribute Tips Facebook community, where members encouraged him to share the project publicly.

“The initial feature was already enough for my own needs,” Geian said. “But once other people started using it, the feedback started pouring in — feature requests, improvement suggestions. AnoMura is shaped by the people who use it.”

Keep an eye out for updates

For now, the platform remains a passion project. Geian says he currently earns nothing from the tool and still balances development with his main job.

Still, he has plans to make AnoMura even more useful. Upcoming features could include personalized dashboards, price alerts, and regular reports on food price trends.

“I’m planning to add customization where users will only see what they care about, plus price alerts and maybe weekly or monthly reports,” he said.

For Filipinos trying to stretch their grocery budgets, tools like AnoMura may soon become just as essential as bringing your own eco bag to the market. In times when prices can change quickly, a little information can go a long way.

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