Why onion and egg prices are rising in the Philippines


Eye-watering: A customer buying onions at a market in Manila recently. — AFP

EATING onions and eggs is now beyond the reach of some people in the Philippines.

“It’s now a luxury to eat onions and eggs here because they are so expensive now,” tweeted design consultant JC Aguinaldo, 35.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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