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Philippines: Flower prices up, supply low after super-typhoon Lawin

Prices of flowers at Dangwa Market in Manila have gone up a week before the commemoration of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, with supply from the local scene low after super-typhoon Lawin hit northern Luzon.

A report from GMA News' Bam Alegre on Unang Balita said suppliers from Baguio and Benguet are having a hard time bringing their flowers to Manila due to roads affected by the typhoon.

Flowers were also destroyed on farms, it added.

Prices normally go double or triple during special occasions, such as All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the report said.

It added that vendors are expecting the supply to go up with imported flowers from China and Europe.

Read more at GMA News Online
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