Manila: Due to the severe shortage of onion in the Philippines, the price has risen to an unprecedented level. A kilo of onion sells for up to Rs.3,000. There has been a severe shortage of vegetables in the Philippines for the past few months. Farmland organizations had said that 21,000 tonnes of vegetables would have to be imported to contain rising costs. In this situation, there has been a heavy demand for onions for the past few days.