Price of garlic hits P400 per kilo

MANILA, Philippines - The price of garlic continues to soar, hitting up to P400 per kilo on Thursday.

The culinary staple hit P400 per kilo at the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City, while prices in other markets range from P200 to P300 per kilo.

Producers earlier said they are planning to increase production of garlic to fight against the sharp increase in prices.

Agriculture Secretary Alcala said the state agency is investigating the possibility of hoarding which drives the prices up.

Other commodities saw their prices rising as well, with NFA rice adding up to P4 per kilo.

The price of chicken added up to P30 per kilo while the price of pork cost up to P200 per kilo. The price of fish, meanwhile, remained unchanged.