Senatorial aspirant Luis "Manong Chavit" Singson expressed concern over the surging costs of basic goods, particularly vegetables.
"Paano pa mapagkakasya ng mga kababayan natin ang kanilang mga kinikita kung pati gulay ay sobrang taas na ng presyo?" Singson asked.
The price of tomatoes has reached ₱20 per piece, prompting Singson to call for immediate government intervention.
"Kailangang bigyang pansin ito ng ating pamahalaan dahil kung hindi, magkakaproblema tayo sa food security" he emphasized.
Singson attributed the price hike to inadequate support for farmers. To address this, he proposes:
1. Financial aid, subsidies and low-interest loans for farmers.
2. Additional training for farmers to increase rice production.
3. Improved agricultural logistics and public-private partnerships.
4. Direct government-farmer communication to eliminate middlemen overpricing.
5. Urban farming initiatives.
"Kailangan natin silang bigyan ng sapat na resources at kaalaman sa modernong pagsasaka para makabangon ang lahat," Singson added.
The Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Agriculture should closely monitor price fluctuations, Singson urged.
