00:00Agricultural Secretary Francisco Tulaurel Jr. led a surprise inspection at Napa Q Mart in Quezon City today,
00:07accompanied by other government agencies to ensure vendors were complying with the suggested retail price for basic commodities.
00:14During this inspection, the Secretary confirmed that most stalls were adhering to the SRP,
00:20including fish like galonggong at 300 pesos per kilo, bangos at 200 pesos, and tilapia at 140 pesos.
00:27However, due to a shortage of galonggong, Laurel suggests that consumers consider chicken as a more affordable alternative,
00:35with farm gate prices dropping to 110 pesos.
00:39He also warned a vegetable vendor who falsely labeled imported onions as local,
00:44and reminded consumers to be cautious of the limited local supply.
00:48The Department of Agriculture plans to continue conducting surprise market inspections.
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