By JEN BAYLON

The prices of pork, chicken and beef in Negros Occidental have decreased, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) reported.

According to PVO’s report, as of July 22, pork prices have decreased by P0.31 per kilo, while chicken prices have dropped by P0.14 per kilo.

Beef, on the other hand, has also seen a decrease of P0.92 per kilo.

The Weekly Provincial Prevailing Market Prices report shows that the price range for every kilo of carabao meat is from P340 to P450; beef, P320 to P495; pork, P270 to P370; goat, P400 to P500; and chicken, P175 to P225.

The lowest price for pork was recorded in Toboso town, while Hinigaran town had the highest price.

Meanwhile, egg prices have seen a significant increase.

PVO’s latest report shows that small-sized eggs are priced at P7.87 each, medium at P8.57, large at P9.28, and extra-large at P10.04.

Salted eggs are sold at P16.81 each, and balut (unfertilized duck egg) at P29.97.

The PVO said the price changes may be attributed to various factors, such as supply and demand, transportation costs, and other economic factors affecting the agricultural sector./JB, WDJ