THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is trying to figure out why the retail prices for eggs have soared to as high as P10 apiece.

Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesman Kristine Evangelista on Friday said the department was investigating after Philippine Egg Board Chairman Gregorio San Diego said that farmgate price remains generally low, between P6.70 and P7.20 per piece.

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