Querubin, Bosita link rising prices to smuggling, hoarding, and weak agricultural support

QUEZON CITY—Independent senatorial candidates Ariel Querubin and Rep. Bonifacio Bosita visited the Balintawak Public Market to hear firsthand the concerns of vendors and consumers struggling with rising prices.

Querubin, a Medal of Valor awardee and former Marine officer, stressed the need for stronger enforcement against economic sabotage, particularly targeting hoarders and smugglers.

“Ang nagpapataas [sa presyo ng mga bilihin]—mga hoarders at smugglers na yan. Yun ang gusto naming matingnan maigi kasi wala pa rin talagang nakukulong na hoarders at smugglers,” Querubin explained.

Querubin vowed to take decisive action if elected.

“Ito yung tutukan natin. Hahabulin natin [itong mga smugglers at hoarders],” Querubin declared.

Bosita, meanwhile, added that inefficiencies in the agricultural sector and supply shortages contribute to the problem.

“Yung support ng pamahalaan sa mga farmers di makaabot ng maayos. Pag mababa ang produksyon, mahal ang bilihin sa palengke,” Bosita explained. 

“Kapag mahal ang bilihin, apektado ang kalusugan ng bawat pamilya. Apektado ang edukasyon, ang pag-aaral ng mga bata,” Bosita added.

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