The prices of onions have soared in recent months in the inflation-hit Southeast Asian nation. Onions can now reportedly cost up to 25 percent to 50 percent more than beef and pork, and cost about three times the price of chicken.
A kilogram (approximately 2.20 pounds) of onions can reach as much as 600 Philippine pesos (approximately $11) in local markets, according to reports. This is even higher than the Philippines' minimum daily wage.