WebbCompare that to mid-2024, at which point onions could be bought for $1.90 per kilogram, The Manila Times reported. In light of the massively inflated costs, people are going to extreme measures to ... Webb30 jan. 2024 · “Michael Ma, the alleged smuggler of onions, is president of China-Philippines United Enterprises (CPUE) which holds office on the same floor as that of Atty. Liza Araneta Marcos,” ani Tulfo. Ayon kay Tulfo, ipinabatid na niya ang isyung ito sa First Lady ngunit walang nangyari.
The surprising reason people are smuggling onions into the Philippines
Webb21 aug. 2024 · Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. AGRICULTURAL groups urged authorities to scrutinize the cold storage facilities of traders when conducting inspections amid a report of red onion hoarding before the Christmas season. Local producers said they are baffled that the retail price of red onions is increasing despite an abundant … Webb2 jan. 2024 · The soar in onion prices continue to pummel consumers as the price difference shoot up to 500% from six months ago. Prices of red onions last July is at … on screen notes
Philippines: Onions cost more than chicken, are even being smuggled …
Webb16 jan. 2024 · In the Philippines, a surge in the price of onions has left people rationing the vegetable. The president, the weather and shady business dealings are all being blamed … Webb11 jan. 2024 · Amid suspicions of onion price manipulation, the authorities are going hard after the smugglers. On December 23, customs officials seized USD 310,000 worth of white onions. The onions were concealed in clothing shipments. Just two days before that, red onions worth USD 364,000 were seized. These were being smuggled in pastry boxes. Webb10 jan. 2024 · Onions have become a “ hot commodity” for smugglers, Bureau of Customs Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz said in a Dec. 31 news release from Philippine News … on screen notification caps lock windows 10