'Onion import won't stop price increase'

By Bella Cariaso

Jan 10, 2023 12:18 am

A FARMERS organization has opposed the decision of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import 22,0000 metric tons of onions, saying it will not solve the steep increase in the prices of the bulbs.

A truck of onions from Kadiwa store at the Department of Agriculture in Quezon City seen about to get empty as pour of customers continuosly buying discounted onions for 170 per kilo last January 08, 2023. (Photo By: Mike De Juan)

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