
PSEi declines, peso remains near record lows
The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) resumed its decline, slumping to 5,833.64 (-1.26 percent) as investors ended the shortened trading week in…
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The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) resumed its decline, slumping to 5,833.64 (-1.26 percent) as investors ended the shortened trading week in…
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A rebound in farmgate palay prices is expected to support a recovery in local rice production, with agriculture officials pointing to stronger planting…
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The government is preparing to introduce a blended rice product in Metro Manila next month as it moves to cushion consumers from a potential surge in prices…
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Rice prices in the Philippines could climb to as high as P62 per kilo by September as rising fertilizer costs linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict…
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The government is moving early to shield farm output and rural incomes from a possible El Niño later this year, rolling out a coordinated plan that focuses on…
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The government is rolling out irrigation checks, climate-risk mapping, and prepositioning of farm inputs to cushion the agriculture sector from a possible El…
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KOKKOLA (AFP) — Finland has launched Europe’s first full-cycle lithium production site, a milestone in the continent’s effort to secure critical raw materials…
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. sounded the alarm over a convergence of global disruptions now testing food systems, saying climate…
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The DA is also coordinating with the National Irrigation Administration to ensure irrigation systems can support farms during prolonged dry spells.
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BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera region’s agriculture sector grew by 4.3 percent in 2025 despite volatile weather, rising production costs and market…
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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Consumer confidence was pessimistic even before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with Filipinos staying wary amid lingering concerns over government…
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‘We’re being proactive — we’re staying ahead of the curve, we’ll do as many hikes as necessary; normally, it would be a succession of small rate hikes, but it…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — The government is rolling out targeted financial assistance and support programs for the agriculture and fisheries sectors as the global…
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The BSP forecasts inflation at 6.3 percent in 2026, and 4.3 percen for 2027, exceeding the bank’s 2 to 4 percent target range due to broadening price pressures…
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Fuel prices are expected to move mixed next week, with diesel likely to see a third consecutive rollback, while gasoline may remain steady or post a slight…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 3 (RFO3) turned over the first Solar-Powered and Wind-Powered Modular Cold Storage Facility in the…
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The government is moving early to shield the farm sector from another climate shock, as officials warn that a potentially stronger El Niño later this year…
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