The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that consultations are ongoing for the possible importation of 5,000 metric tons of white onions.
DA Undersecretary Kristine Evangelista said that the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) is leading the meetings with various stakeholders reports www.manilatimes.net
On Monday, farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) President Rosendo So said he endorsed to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. the importation of 5,000 metric tons of white onions to address the lack of supply of the bulb in the country.