TO suppress the rising cost of garlic and other commodities due to obvious price manipulation, President Benigno Aquino 3rd has ordered the “unloading” of confiscated goods, especially garlic, once tests proved that they are still good for public consumption.

“I did instruct them that if it has passed and in conformity with the laws, we will unload all of this confiscated garlic to again ease the pressure on prices,” the President said on Tuesday. He was referring to the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of Customs.

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