00:00Fruits prices are high every time the new year arrives in the country.
00:04Let's find out the price of fruits from one of the main fruit sellers in Quezon City,
00:09Bernard Ferrer of PTV in Palitang Pambansa Live.
00:15Is the price of fruits here in Palitawak Market normal?
00:21But it is expected to rise in the eve of the new year.
00:30In Palitawak Market in Quezon City, the price of fruits remains normal.
00:36But it is expected to rise in the eve of the new year while more people will buy.
00:43Here is the current price of fruits.
00:46Persimmon, 50 pesos per piece.
00:50Pears, 30 pesos per piece.
00:53Grapes, 100 pesos per kilo.
00:56Oranges, 100 pesos per 3 pieces.
01:00Apples, 100 pesos per 3 pieces.
01:03Longan, 200 pesos per kilo.
01:06And 100 pesos for half a kilo.
01:09Cat Cat, 100 pesos per kilo.
01:12Pineapple, 150 pesos per piece.
01:15Dragon Fruit, 300 pesos per kilo.
01:18Korean Pear, 100 pesos per kilo.
01:21Melon, 90 pesos per kilo.
01:25Watermelon, 50 pesos per kilo.
01:27Kiwi, 35 pesos per piece.
01:30It is expected that more people will buy fruits as part of the new year celebration.
01:41Is the price of fruits rising?
01:45The price of fruits is not rising yet.
01:48So it is still normal?
01:49Yes, it is still normal.
01:50Many Filipinos believe that the circle of fruits is a symbol of prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year.
01:59The buyers choose to buy early in order to avoid high prices and to save money on the purchase.
02:06Nowadays, there are still a lot of vehicles around Balintawag Market.
02:13In the direction of North Avenue and Monumento in Caloocan, the traffic is also fast.
02:23Back to you, Naomi.
02:24Thank you very much, Bernard Ferrer of PTV.
