Here’s the reaction of Ogie Diaz on the price of “sibuyas”
OGIE DIAZ – The talent manager-vlogger took to social media wherein he expressed his dismay at the price of red onions or “sibuyas” in the market.
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–P750 a kilogram.
To recall, former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan claimed that “sibuyas” in the country were more expensive compared to the countries he previously visited. Even celebrity chef Judy Ann Santos complained before about the surge in the price of onions.
Among the latest to complain about the increase in the prices of onions was Ogie Diaz. “Wow! Php600 na pala ang kilo ng sibuyas, totoo ba? Mas mahal pa sa kilo ng karneng baboy at baka? Paano kaya gawin yung sinigang na sibuyas na may sahog na baboy?” he noted in an IG post.
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.
As per the latest monitoring of DA, the per-kilo prices of local red onions in Metro Manila markets range from P500 to P720 pesos, which is seven times more expensive than half a year ago. On the other hand, the local white onions are currently sold at six hundred pesos per kilo.
Earlier this month, the DA said that persistent price hikes have continued even after orking to address the problem.
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