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Romualdez and other leaders of the House met earlier with representatives from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry during which he called for an all-out war against profiteers preying on consumers.
In a separate statement issued shortly after the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the House of Representatives and Ateneo de Manila University for a Research Partnership Project, Romualdez said he has already directed House Committee on Agriculture chairman and Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga to get to the bottom of the situation.
“So stop this foolishness, bring back the supply, stabilize it, work with us. And if not, you’re against us — your days are numbered,” he added. Romualdez said the House recognizes the right of businessmen under a free trade regime to earn a profit, but it should not come at the expense and misery of the people.
The DA earlier set the suggested retail price at P125 per kilo for imported red onions, which will take effect today, Feb. 8.
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