00:00 Practical but romantic Valentine's Day gift.
00:04 That's what some of our countrymen thought of for tomorrow's heart.
00:09 That's what Clayzel Pardilla wrote.
00:11 Jerome passed flowers and chocolates to his special someone.
00:21 Instead of going to the mall to buy a gift, he went straight to the Diwa store.
00:27 He bought a bouquet of flowers that is perfect for chapsuy, pakbet, and other dishes.
00:35 A basket of fruits and eggs that has ricotta cheese.
00:39 It's only worth Php 100 to Php 700.
00:44 Chocolate is overrated.
00:48 It's not good for your health.
00:51 But here, it's healthy for you and your family.
00:55 If we're together, our relationship will be healthy.
00:59 If you're the one who will receive these gifts, will it be approved by you?
01:04 It's better because it's for everyone.
01:07 Flowers are just for decoration.
01:09 You'll be full if you eat them.
01:11 Now, Valentine's Day, the Department of Agriculture is encouraging
01:15 to use vegetables and eggs as practical and substantial gifts.
01:21 Flowers are expensive now.
01:26 Maybe, your wives and girlfriends will be happier if you give them something practical.
01:30 Stunting cases are high in Bicol region, Visayas, and Mindanao, especially in the farm areas.
01:36 Eggs are a big help to avoid malnutrition and stunting.
01:43 The Philippine Egg Board Association, or PEBA, said
01:47 that the demand for eggs is high while the supply is high.
01:52 From the smallest egg, Php 6.50,
01:58 it's now dropping to Php 4.70 per piece.
02:03 What's happening to us is that the price is extremely high.
02:10 Now, it's very low.
02:12 Generally, we're below production cost.
02:17 That's the reason why our farmers are selling or reducing chickens.
02:26 In the Commonwealth Market, Php 50 is reduced per tray of eggs.
02:31 Before, the price of the smallest egg was Php 200.
02:35 Now, the price of the smallest egg is only Php 150.
02:40 That means, how much is it per piece?
02:42 It's only Php 5.
02:44 It's a big reduction.
02:45 It's a big thing because we're saving money.
02:48 We're now able to buy rice.
02:50 The group is calling for help from local producers.
02:54 If you're going to celebrate any events,
02:59 if we used to save on the milk plan,
03:03 now, we can use the milk plan for cakes or loquen.
03:07 If the price of eggs is decreasing, the price of tomatoes is increasing.
03:12 In the Commonwealth Market,
03:14 a packet of tomatoes contains 6 pieces,
03:18 it was only Php 5 before,
03:20 but now, it's Php 20.
03:23 Before, tomatoes were only Php 30 or Php 40.
03:27 Now, it's Php 90.
03:30 We don't have many farmers,
03:32 that's why the price is increasing.
03:34 The price of tomatoes is increasing.
03:38 That's why?
03:39 That's why we only have onions, egg, and garlic.
03:43 We only have fish sauce.
03:46 The DA explained that it's cold and rainy in Southern Tagalog,
03:51 that's why it's now a seven-day cropping season.
03:55 But the agency assured that the supply will be enough
03:59 and the price of tomatoes will return to normal.
04:02 Khaley Zalpardilla for Pambansang TV in the new Philippines.
