Banana: The Popular, Favorite Fruit of the Filipinos
Despite being a small country, the Philippines pride itself as one of the top producers and exporters of high-quality fruits in Southeast Asia. Tons of Philippine fruits including bananas are exported yearly to different countries all over the world particularly in the country of Japan. Among the so many fruits grown and produced in the country, the bananas are popular among Filipinos because of their affordability, availability, and of course, they are also preferred for their rich potassium. Affordability One of the reasons why Filipinos buy bananas is because of their affordability. In the Philippines, a banana can be bought for as low as P7 to as high as P15 pesos depending on the size, quality, and seller. Bananas priced even cheaper if bought at the farms and if bought in bulk. Different Varieties of Banana In the Philippines, there are several varieties of bananas that are grown and produced. Some of these varieties are still color green...