GUIMARAS – Carrot and eggplant recorded the most notable price increases among selected vegetables in this island province during the first phase of December 2025 (December 1–5), based on the latest Retail Price Survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
“Eggplant prices doubled compared with November levels, while carrot prices continued their upward trend, reflecting shifting supply conditions in the local market,” Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida B. Losare said.
A kilogram of eggplant was priced at P160 in early December, significantly higher than P80 in November 2025 and P90 in the second phase of December 2024.
“Similarly, carrots were sold at P155 per kilogram, up from P140 in early November 2025 and slightly higher than P150 recorded in the first phase of December 2024,” Losare said.
Other vegetables also posted price increases during the reference period. Ampalaya rose to P130 per kilogram, from P90 in November 2025. Baguio beans increased to P125 per kilogram, compared to P100 in November 2025 and P80 in December 2024.
“String beans were sold at P75 per kilogram, up from P60 in November 2025. Tomato prices slightly increased to P90 per kilogram, from P85 in November 2025, although lower than the level recorded in December 2024,” Losare said.
Meanwhile, some commodities recorded price decreases. Cabbage declined to P95 per kilogram from P120 in November 2025 and remained lower than its level in December 2024. Pechay native maintained a stable price of P80 per kilogram, also lower compared with December 2024 prices.
Losare expounded that the prices reported for the first phase of December 2025 are preliminary and may be subject to revision.
“The Retail Price Survey of Selected Commodities is conducted monthly by PSA to monitor prevailing market prices and serve as input in the compilation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the province,” she said./PN
