Galunggong price up by P40 per kilo

MANILA, Philippines —  The retail price of galunggong or round scad nationwide has increased by P40 per kilo due to the effects of  Typhoon Aghon, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

BFAR spokesman Nasser Briguera, citing initial reports, said the typhoon left P1 million worth of galunggong damaged.

“Based on the price monitoring of BFAR... from P200 (per kilo), it went up by P240,” Briguera said.

He said the supply of fish remains stable, noting that not all fish sold in the markets are locally sourced.

“We have no imported fish arriving as importation is only done during the closed fishing season,” Briguera added.

The BFAR is still waiting for reports on damage to the fisheries sector due to Aghon.

“We still don’t have a complete report in terms of damage, but initially... P1 million in Region 5,” Briguera said.

He said the minimal supply of galunggong was due to the decrease in unloading.

Briguera said the retail price of galunggong is seen to normalize once the weather improves.

Based on the monitoring of the Department of Agriculture in Metro Manila markets, the retail price of galunggong ranged between P160 and P280 per kilo.