
Phl economy threatened by U.S.-Iran strife
‘The Middle East crisis is not just a distant conflict — it is an inflationary shock that could affect Philippine households and industries if tensions…
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‘The Middle East crisis is not just a distant conflict — it is an inflationary shock that could affect Philippine households and industries if tensions…
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While this week’s domestic prices have not yet factored in the Middle East tensions, next week could see a significant increase.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projects February inflation to settle within 2.3 to 3.1 percent, within its 2 to 4 percent annual target range.
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The Zamora-led firm said Thursday the surge in profit was driven by sharply higher nickel ore export prices, stronger shipment volumes, and improved average…
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Not all prices went up, however. Meat prices slipped into negative growth, while milk and egg prices eased. Sugar and corn also continued to post declines.
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Gasoline prices could soften next week after several straight weeks of increases, while diesel and kerosene are expected to continue climbing, industry…
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Matapos ianunsyo ang kanyang pagtakbo sa halalang pampanguluhan sa 2028, nanawagan si Vice President Sara Duterte sa sambayanang Pilipino.
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OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. reported a full-year net income of $77 million for 2025, more than double the $30.3 million earned in 2024, as strong gold…
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The statement came after onion farmers in Nueva Ecija raised the alarm over plunging red onion prices on 13 February.
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Average farmgate prices of palay rose steadily following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to suspend rice imports from September to December 2025,…
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“Groceries and food are so hard to buy now. Even if you earn minimum wage, it still doesn’t fit the budget,” Emilyn said in Filipino, echoing the frustration…
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ILOILO CITY — Palay production in Western Visayas (WV) took a steep hit in the fourth quarter of 2025, dropping 46.9 percent compared to the same period last…
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Umabot ang presyo ng ginto sa bagong rekord noong Enero 2026, lumampas sa $5,500 kada onsa habang naghahanap ang mga mamumuhunan ng ligtas na investment habang…
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Gold prices reached a historic high in late January 2026, climbing above $5,500 an ounce as investors sought a safe haven amid rising geopolitical tensions and…
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The motoring public is likely to face higher transport and fuel costs next week as oil companies prepare to implement pump price adjustments starting Tuesday,…
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Pricing gas below global market levels simply because it is produced locally would undermine project viability and deter future exploration.
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Ultimately, the economic promise of this gas discovery depends less on geology and more on governance.
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) continued to see an overall decline in consumer prices in December, even as…
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