00:00 The price of onions increased by P4.50 per kilo in some markets in Calacio, Pangasinan.
00:07 It is cheaper to buy onions in other cities because it is already harvested before you feel the severe effects of El Niño.
00:15 Here is the first live news of Joanne Ponsoy of Gemay Regional TV 1 North Central Luzon. Joanne.
00:26 According to the local government of Bayambang, Pangasinan, the onion capital of the province
00:32 was also affected by the preparation of the local farmers, so onion growers,
00:36 due to the high temperature, the supply of onions was not affected.
00:40 The supply of red onions in Bayambang, Pangasinan, is sufficient according to the local government.
00:50 This is despite the hot weather.
00:53 Many have been harvested before the effects of El Niño.
00:57 In fact, the price of red onions dropped to P80 per kilo, which was P140 per kilo before.
01:05 It is low now because there are many supply of onions.
01:09 We do not have issues regarding supply of onions.
01:13 Almost all agricultural products have the effect of our heat index.
01:21 But it is not significant enough that the onion farmers are affected.
01:30 Despite that, the price of onions is expected to rise in the coming months once the harvest is over.
01:37 Aside from monitoring the price of onions, the LGU is targeting the creation of cold storage facilities in the town to help farmers.
01:46 It is a big thing for the stable supply throughout the year.
01:51 Meanwhile, the price of red onions in the Karasyao market has risen.
01:57 Last week, the price of onions was P120 per kilo.
02:01 But now, it is P160 per kilo.
02:04 It was cheap before, but now it is more expensive.
02:07 The supply is low now.
02:09 The transportation cost of these products is also the reason for the increase in agricultural products like onions.
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02:23 According to the Provincial Agriculture Office of Pangasinan,
02:27 if the supply of onions from the province is not enough,
02:31 there will be supplies from the nearby province, like Nueva Ecija.
02:36 Igan.
02:37 Thank you very much John Ponsoy of GMA Regional TV 1 North Central Luzon.
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