THE Department of Agriculture said that they are expecting the per kilo of galunggong to go down to between P130-P150 by March.

This is because in the next two months, the fishing season for the well-liked fish resumes.

This means that the supply of galunggong will increase.

“By February mahina pa yung huli niyan, but in March I expect bababa,” according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.

“Kung P200 ngayon, baka maging P150 o P130,” he added.

He said that last year, the DA had to import galunggong and other species of fish to cover the shortage to be caused by the closed fishing season.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has already instructed the DA to develop the Philippines’ aquaculture industry.

“Nag-emphasize si Presidente na kailangan natin iincrease yung aquaculture. At the end of the day that is what will feed our people,” he said.

“We have to repair the habitats, we have to let the fishing grounds rest for a few years para dumami pa ang isda,” he added.