In the Philippines, Onions Are Now More Expensive Than Meat
Inflation recently hit a 14-year-high, but some are blaming the country’s agriculture department and price manipulators — January 9, 2023
time.comOnions are so expensive in the Philippines they're being smuggled into the country | CNN BusinessFrom salads to stews, the humble onion is a key ingredient in nearly every Filipino dish. But now, the vegetable costs almost three times more than chicken in the Philippines.— January 10, 2023
cnn.comDA approves importation of over 21,000 MT of onionsThe Department of Agriculture (DA), headed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has allowed the importation of 21,060 metric tons (MT) of yellow and red onions amid its skyrocketing prices in the market.— January 10, 2023
sunstar.com.phPhilippines: Temporary Onion Import Plan Expected to FailIn a yet unpublished memo, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) re-authorized the issuances of sanitary and phytosanitary import permits for up to to 21,060 metric tons (MT) of fresh yellow and red onions in a reported effort to stabilize retail prices of fresh onions,— January 12, 2023
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