00:00 We will continue with the prices of vegetables in the market and live from Manila.
00:06 We have first news, EJ Gomez. EJ?
00:09 Sister Susan, the prices of vegetables in Blue Mantrit, Manila are now rising.
00:20 While the prices are still the same as before since last month,
00:26 the supply of vegetables is now more than enough, according to the government.
00:32 The price of red onions in Blue Mantrit Market is now from P80 to P100 per kilo.
00:42 The price is almost stable because of the stable supply.
00:46 The prices are not as high as last year.
00:52 The supply is not as high as last year.
00:57 Now, it is more than enough.
00:59 But the price of white onions is now P80 to P60.
01:03 The Agriculture Department extended until July that the ban on the import of onions should be until May
01:10 because the supply is enough.
01:13 It is proven that according to the Agriculture Department,
01:15 the supply of cold storage facilities in the onion producing areas in the country is still full.
01:20 The prices of broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and garlic have not changed.
01:25 The supply of vegetables is now higher, especially those from higher areas like Baguio.
01:30 Most of our vegetables are from Baguio.
01:33 Maybe they have a hard time planting because of the heat they experienced last time.
01:41 When they come to Manila, they are burnt.
01:45 The owner of the food stall, Darnell, feels that.
01:48 The prices of onions are high.
01:52 I am budgeting for the prices of onions.
02:00 Because sometimes, the prices are not enough.
02:07 The prices of vegetables are high.
02:16 Some people are really choosing to increase the prices of vegetables.
02:21 The food stalls are still forced to give a discount even for every kilo of food they sell.
02:27 That is the first news from Blue Mantrat Manila, EJ Gomez for GMA Integrated News.
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