
Rice eases as fish, vegetables climb
Retail rice prices slightly eased in early May, but Filipino consumers continued to face higher costs for fish, vegetables, and other kitchen staples,…
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Retail rice prices slightly eased in early May, but Filipino consumers continued to face higher costs for fish, vegetables, and other kitchen staples,…
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There was surge in foreign investment approvals in the first quarter with South Korea accounting for over half — 59.5 percent — of total inflows, followed by…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Inflation in Northern Mindanao slowed slightly to 4.9 percent in April, down from 5.2 percent in March, though the rate remains higher than…
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed certificates Wednesday to 20 farmers in Mexico, Pampanga, effectively condoning more than P1.6 million in…
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As Aidric Chan waited for his turn to tee off in the final round of the Singapore Open on the International Series at Sentosa Golf Club, his eyes drifted…
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A survey released on May 13 by the Philippine Statistics Authority Central Visayas showed that inflation in the region accelerated further to 10.8 percent in…
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recognized the local government of Marikina City for excellence in its human resource management systems, awarding the…
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The Philippine dairy industry posted stronger growth in the first quarter of 2026 as local milk production continued to rise amid increasing consumer demand…
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Agnes C. de Jesus, the chief sustainability officer of Lopez-led conglomerate First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH), earned the Pearl of Legacy Award for…
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One thing San Miguel understands very well is rent-seeking — using its immense economic and political influence over government to secure projects, then…
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The Philippine unemployment rate eased slightly in March to 5.0 percent, though government data released Wednesday suggests that job quality and long-term…
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The 7.2% April headline inflation print reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) may prompt the central bank to preemptively raise interest rates…
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A sharp decline in aquaculture dragged down the Philippines’ fisheries sector in the first quarter of 2026, overshadowing gains in commercial fishing and…
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Shopee has been named Best in Perceived Quality in the e-commerce and m-commerce sector at the 2026 Synergy-YouGov Awards, underscoring strong consumer…
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The Philippine peso has lost another two centavos in purchasing power, with P1 in 2018 now worth only 73 centavos, according to National Statistician Claire…
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Two marketing leaders from NutriAsia Inc. were recognized at the Mansmith Market Masters Awards held April 21 at RCBC Plaza in Makati City.
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Northern Mindanao remains one of the country’s key economic powerhouses, retaining its position among only six regions with economies valued…
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The Philippines’ external trade surged to a record high in March 2026, signaling strong economic activity despite a widening trade gap driven by sustained…
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