Sinigang is a classic comfort food—so why has it become too expensive for many Filipino families? A single serving of sinigang for a family of five, good for just two meals, now costs ₱575. That might not seem like much to some, but for workers earning poverty wages, farmers barely breaking even, and families living paycheck to paycheck, it's an impossible price. The very people who grow the vegetables, catch the fish, and sell the rice, the backbone of the country’s food system, can’t even afford to eat what they produce.
This is why the Philippine labour movement’s call for “Sahod Itaas. Presyo Ibaba.” (Raise Wages. Lower Prices.) is urgent. Skyrocketing food costs, corporate greed, and government neglect have turned hunger into a daily reality. Wages remain stagnant, farmers are forced to sell their harvests for next to nothing, and imported goods flood the markets, making local production unsustainable. The system is rigged—those who feed the nation are left to starve.
Proceeds
15% of the profits from each sale of this product goes to Bagsakan Farmers and Sugarfolks' Unity for Genuine Agricultural Reform (SUGAR). Bagsakan Farmers are a group of farmers from San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, who has been experiencing exploitation and land grabbing for decades. SUGAR is an organization advocating for the rights and livelihoods of Sugarfolks' and farmers in Batangas, Philippines.
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Product Features
- Beige 100% natural hard cotton canvas
- Dimensions: 14 x 16 inches; 9" drop
