Onion prices, which have skyrocketed to P700 a kilo, are indicative of the misgovernance that plagues our agriculture system. Fortunately, action has been taken to correct this. Last Jan. 10,
Some believe that government officials opposed importation because they feared the castigation they witnessed during the time when sugar was being sold at higher prices.
It must be noted that the Price and Volume Watch proved effective before it was abolished alongside other good governance practices like the international trade committee of the public-private Philippine Council on Agriculture and Fisheries . The shutdown of the latter resulted in faulty agriculture provisions in international trade agreements.
Thankfully, aside from restoration, there is also improvement. Special Order 19 mandates this committee, composed of government representatives, will now be made accountable to look at the “supply and demand structure of livestock commodities, meat and meat product prices and volume gaps.” They should also look at other factors such as outlook, cold storage facilities and importation.More importantly, there is now a significant role given to the private sector.
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