Update on Lechon Price in Quezon City
LECHON PRICE – The price of roasted pig depending on the kilos will increase in Quezon City as the Christmas celebration draws near.
The most awaited time of the year is the Christmas season. It is the celebration of the birth of the Saviour Jesus Christ. Many people celebrate it along with family gatherings and reunion of friends. In the Philippines, it is also the time when overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) love to go home. As many would say, Christmas in the Philippines is really different.
When the -ber months start, you can already hear Christmas songs being played in public places most especially in shopping malls. Many people also begin to plan and buy gifts for their loved ones. It is the time of the year that many people take as an opportunity to give gifts to their family and friends.
Aside from buying and giving gifts, Filipinos are also fond of preparing foods. It is always a nice catching up moment with family and friends over food.
In the Philippines, one of the usual foods prepared in the household is Lechon or roasted pig. It is really a mark of a Filipino celebration and many people love this food. However, truth be told that the Lechon price is also quite expensive. You can buy it in kilos or you may also have the whole pig.
Also, the Lechon price increases during the holiday season because of the rise in demand. Based on an article on ABS-CBN News, the price of roasted pig in La Loma, Quezon City is set to increase by up to P1,000.00 depending on the kilo.
Aside from the demands, La Loma Lechoneros Association President Ramon Ferreros also said that the ingredients in roasting pig increased thus the Lechon price will increase. Based on the report, the following are the expected increases:
5 Kilos Lechon
- Before – P6,500.00
- From December 1 to December 16 – P7,000.00
- From December 17 to December 25 – P7,500.00
6 to 7 Kilos Lechon
- Before – P7,500.00
- From December 1 to December 16 – P8,000.00
- From December 17 to December 25 – P8,500.00
10 to 11 Kilos Lechon
- Before – P9,000.00
- From December 1 to December 16 – P9,500.00
- From December 17 to December 25 – P10,000.00
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