Many netizens are whining that they can no longer afford the red onions, which are a staple in many Filipino recipes, after selling for P600–P720 a kilogram.
Among those who reacted on the continuing increase in the prices of onion was comedian Alex Calleja. On Facebook, he posted a photo of white and red onions with the caption: “Sa mahal ng sibuyas, naintindihan ko na si Magellan bakit siya umikot sa buong mundo para maghanap ng spices!”
According to him, he now undestands why Magellan traveled around the world to find spices.
Meanwhile, based on the data retrieved by the Department of Agriculture (DA)- headed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the prices of red onions continue to surge, reaching up to P720 per kilo on Wednesday, December 28 while the local white onions are currently sold at six hundred pesos per kilo.
