In January of 2008, there was a book written and published in the United States. The title of the book: “State of the Onion.” MBOpinions READ:
The book, written by Julie Hyzy, won the prestigious Anthony Award for “Best Paperback Original” the following year. The Anthony Awards are a prestigious recognition given to the year’s best novels – mystery fiction, in particular.
We do not know if the move is a wise one. Like most of our countrymen who depend so much on onions to flavor both their entrees and their lives, we can only hope that the planned importation will happen soon, that it will bring down the price, and that it will result in an abundant supply of one the most important “pang-gisa” in this part of the world.
The non-culpability of the present Agriculture department leadership is best explained by the president of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc, , Danilo Fausto. Mr. Fausto offers more explanation about the onion shortage which led to the decision to import the commodity. In an interview with a business publication, he said:
Meanwhile, we hope that the leadership of the Agriculture department would also take a look at the longer-term challenge to the country’s food production.
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