00:00In the meantime, vendors say fish and other seafood items such as galongong, shrimp and grilling favorites like milkfish and
00:06tilapia are selling fast during the Lenten season.
00:09Prices of some fish have increased by 10 to 20 pesos per kilo due to high demand.
00:14Current prices in the market include tilapia at 160 pesos per kilo, milkfish at 130 pesos each, galongong at 240
00:23pesos per kilo, tuna at 320 pesos per kilo, shrimp at 320 pesos per half kilo, pampano at 300 pesos
00:32per kilo, salmon at 750 pesos per kilo, tawilis at 200 pesos per kilo, and mussels or tahong ranging from
00:41140 to 160 pesos per kilo.
00:45Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture continues to inspect markets to ensure that agricultural product prices remain fair.
00:52The agency assure the public that while slight price increases may occur, prices should not double despite rising petroleum costs.
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