Tomato Prices Surge to P150/Kilo in Kidapawan Amidst Monsoon Rains and Landslides
Tomato prices in Kidapawan City, Cotabato, have soared to P150 per kilo due to persistent monsoon rains and landslides disrupting farm production and reducing market supply. This price surge highlights the vulnerability of local food chains to extreme weather events.
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