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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allowed the importation of onions to ensure enough supply and avoid a repetition of onion prices absurdly jacking up during the holiday season last year. The Bureau of Plant (BPI) in…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has filed cases against 40 onion smugglers on Thursday. During the Senate subcommittee on finance’s hearing on the proposed P167.5-billion budget of the DA for next year, Senator Risa Hontiveros…
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) is exploring ways to counter the rising retail prices of onion in the markets, including importation. Jose Diego Roxas, spokesperson for the BPI, told the Inquirer in a text message that the agency…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said rice at P20 per kilo, which was one of his campaign promises, will soon become a reality. He issued the remark during the launching of the…
MANILA, Philippines — Following an onion crisis that saw both consumers and producers struggle, the Department of Agriculture (DA) launched a special loan program for farmers, said the agency on Friday. During the final quarter of 2022,…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated around 300 tons of imported onion and garlic in separate raids of warehouses in cities of Manila and Malabon.…
More than 70,000 kilograms of smuggled onions earlier seized by authorities were destroyed in Zamboanga City due to public safety concerns. Zamboanga City Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja expressed regret at seeing tons of red and yellow onions…
CEBU, Philippines — Netizens could not help but gush over a newlywed’s unique and practical wedding giveaways. Couples Jayson and Lorellei amazed their family and guests as they spiced up their wedding with onion giveaways. “Family…
Eggs are the latest farm commodity to see significant price hikes, at a time when onions continue to be priced at scandalous levels that even exceed meat prices. Sugar prices remain at abnormally high levels, even as…
When does an economic issue turn into a mental health issue? The world of mental health is quite expansive. It interacts with practically every facet of our lives. The moment something affects the way we think and…
MANILA, Philippines — Onions sold for P700 per kilo in markets were bought from farmers for only P8 to P15, an agriculturist claimed on Monday. San Jose, Occidental Mindoro municipal agriculturist Romel Calingasan expressed dismay over the…
MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Monday said they are distraught that Philippine Airlines (PAL) crew members are now in hot water for bringing onions to the Philippines as “pasalubong” (souvenir). Senators JV Ejercito and Raffy Tulfo pointed…
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