The Philippines is facing an onion shortage. Prices are higher than pork, chicke

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A kilogram of onions and shallots costsสล็อตออนไลน์around $11, while the daily minimum wage in the Philippines is just over $9, or about 295 baht.

In many countries, onions are a staple for cooking. commonly found while meat is more expensive but in the Philippines now The price of onions has skyrocketed even more than chicken and beef.

Garlic and onions were introduced to the Filipino culinary culture during the Spanish colonization between 1521 and 1898, and today onions are an essential ingredient in the nation's cuisine.

This week, a kilogram of onions and shallots costs around $11, while a chicken costs just $4.

The daily minimum wage in the Philippines is more than 9 US dollars or about 295 baht.

When the price is so high Authorities have to detain people who illegally transport onions. In early January, authorities were able to intercept smuggling of onions worth $310,000. can come from China The smuggler tried to say that the crates contained clothing.


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This caused a lot of discussion on social media. Many Filipinos traveling abroad choose to buy onions for friends and family as souvenirs. Instead of choosing other souvenirs such as chocolate

Manny, a retired Filipino journalist, came to Bangkok on business in November, telling BBC Thai that The price of onion in Thailand is almost 10 times cheaper than in the Philippines until he bought 2 kg back to the country.

"Onion Now It's as valuable as gold...I'm lucky that customs officials allow me to take it into the country," Manny said after carrying onions worth 100 baht from Thailand to the Philippines.