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Onion Crisis in the Philippines: The Impact on Farmers and Consumers

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The recent price hike of onions in the Philippines has caused a stir among consumers and traders alike. The average retail price of onions has increased by as much as 300% or 400% in some areas, making it unaffordable for many Filipinos. The root cause of this price hike is the shortage of supply due to a number of factors, including bad weather, pests, and diseases that have affected onion crops. The situation has not only affected consumers but also the farmers who have been hit hard by the crisis. Many farmers have reported bankruptcy and have been forced to sell their land and assets to pay off debts. The situation has become so dire that some farmers have reportedly taken their own lives due to the financial stress and despair. The government has taken steps to address the issue by importing onions from other countries and implementing price controls on onion products. However, these measures have not been enough to ease the burden on farmers and consumers. The government must tak

Handling of Time

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Hi.  Recently, I came across an article on the time type of person according to a psychologist Professor Philip Zimbardo. How a person handles time, determines what time type person he or she is. According to him, there are three: past types, present types and future types.  Past types enjoy remembering the good old days. They spend a lot of time with family. And they worry on trying new things. The Present types think the most important thing is to feel good today. They avoid difficult and boring things. Hence, they do not have healthy lifestyle. The Future types spend most of their time working, saving and planning for a better future. They don’t mind waiting for the good things in life. Future people are usually more successful in work and study. But they often don’t enjoy their free time because they are busy thinking about the next thing. According to Zimbardo’s research, most people are mainly a past, present or future type, although everybody is sometimes the other types. Ideall