00:00The Department of Agriculture explained why the price of tomatoes and other vegetables in their selection is so high.
00:14Because of a series of typhoons last year,
00:18it caused extensive damage to the crops in their vegetative and reproductive states,
00:24like tomato, bell pepper, and chili pepper.
00:28Because of the typhoons, particularly in Region 2, 5, and Calabarzon,
00:34the DA confirmed that it is possible for the price of tomatoes and other vegetables to return to the previous price
00:40at the end of January or the beginning of February.
00:44In the end, they kept the price from Php 200 to Php 350 per kilo of tomatoes in their selection in Metro Manila.
00:53According to the GMA Integrated News yesterday,
00:56the price of tomatoes and other vegetables in their selection reached Php 400 per kilo.
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