The Onion Crisis

In January 2023, the price of a kilo of red onions skyrocketed to approximately ₱700.00 from its price of ₱200.00 back in January 2022. Investigations by the government revealed that anti-competitive practices by cold storage cartels and the practice of jacking up prices by traders and importers are significant factors for the increase in prices.

The onion crisis prompts an evaluation of the role of government agencies and departments in providing preventive action and addressing the Philippine onion crisis. What other legal issues do you spot?