Members of the Makabayan Bloc in the House of Representatives have filed a resolution seeking the 'immediate' suspension of the government's importation of 21,060 metric tons of onion.
Members of the Makabayan Bloc in the House of Representatives have filed a resolution seeking the "immediate" suspension of the government's importation of 21,060 metric tons of onion.
"Contrary to the supposed supply problem in onions being projected by the Marcos Jr. administration, price manipulation, profiteering, and hoarding of onions by cartels and large traders cause the soaring prices of onions in the market," they said. The lawmakers also said farmers from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro have asked the government to halt the importation ahead of the harvest season as this will cause loss of their earnings.
They also mentioned the suicide of five onion farmers in Pangasinan reportedly as a result of price manipulation of onions putting them at a disadvantage.
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